Based on recent media reports, the New Brunswick Medical Society (NBMS) is concerned about the future of cannabis sales in the province and would like to collaborate with the provincial government as it looks to modify its cannabis sales strategy in New Brunswick. [Read More...]
The New Brunswick Medical Society (NBMS) is pleased to learn that the provincial government is considering striking an all-party caucus on health-care reform, as discussed during question period in the legislature on June 7, 2019. [Read More...]
The New Brunswick Medical Society (NBMS) is dismayed and disheartened to learn that the provincial government has eliminated the primary caregiver benefit for individuals who provide ongoing care and assistance to someone in need of support. [Read More...]
On National Physicians’ Day, take time to thank your physician for the work they do today and every day. [Read More...]
The New Brunswick Medical Society (NBMS) agrees with Brunswick News columnist Norbert Cunningham that comprehensive health-care reforms are needed to improve access to care (Need wide-ranging plan for health-care overhaul, Times & Transcript, April 2, 2019). [Read More...]
The New Brunswick Medical Society (NBMS) would like to echo the concerns about health care expressed last week by Health Minister Ted Flemming. Mr. Flemming acknowledged the increased health-care needs of an aging population and the fact that New Brunswick does not have enough health-care professionals to serve the province. These are challenges the physicians [Read More...]
The Higgs’ government will issue its first budget next week. The premier has made it clear that balancing the province’s finances is one of his top priorities. While certainly a worthwhile goal, it concerns the physicians of New Brunswick that Finance Minister Ernie Steeves has said balancing the budget will likely require cuts to the [Read More...]
The New Brunswick Medical Society (NBMS) is pleased to learn that Vitalité Health Network, one of our province’s two regional health authorities, will eliminate many sugar-sweetened beverages from its hospitals, including sugary drinks, energy drinks and those containing sweeteners. This is a positive step that will encourage and enable New Brunswickers to make healthier choices. [Read More...]