Dear Colleagues, With the election weeks only away, the New Brunswick Medical Society is closely monitoring each political party’s platforms as they are unveiled, particularly as they relate to health care. Our Smarter Health Care campaign has clearly made an impact in the first week of the 2018 campaign. We have seen multiple commitments that [Read More...]
Dear Colleagues, The Canadian Medical Association held its annual Health Summit in Winnipeg last week. I was pleased to attend as a member of the New Brunswick caucus. Below is a summary of the activities and discussion. Much ground was covered over a few short days, including discussions on innovation in health care, patient advocacy [Read More...]
Dear Colleagues: It has been eight weeks since the New Brunswick Medical Society released A Plan For Health Care in New Brunswick: Election 2018, our prescription for smarter health care in New Brunswick. Since that time, the NBMS has met with the leaders of each political party to clearly outline our health-care priorities. It has sent letters [Read More...]
Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to report that since my last letter two weeks ago, the New Brunswick Medical Society has received several nominations for vacancies on the Boards and Committees. However, key positions remain available to interested members. We are still seeking nominations for the following positions: NBMS Board: Bathurst representative Moncton representative NBMS [Read More...]
Dear Colleagues, I hope you are enjoying summer thus far and making time to spend with your families and friends. I have a few important updates for the membership. PHYSICIAN LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES The New Brunswick Medical Society is seeking nominations for various Board of Directors and committee positions. This is an excellent opportunity to connect with [Read More...]
Dear Colleagues: Today the New Brunswick Medical Society released A Plan for Health Care in New Brunswick: Election 2018; our prescription for smarter health care in New Brunswick. The Plan includes three key changes to improve the province’s health care system including: Putting physicians where patients need them by hiring more family physicians Reducing Emergency Room [Read More...]
For the past 10 days, New Brunswickers living near and along the Saint John river have been dealing with unprecedented flooding. Many have been displaced, leaving their homes and livelihoods to seek shelter from the rising waters. The New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organization along with first responders, public officials and volunteer organizations are aiding with [Read More...]
Dear colleagues, I would like to wish you all a happy National Physicians’ Day and recognize the work you do to care for New Brunswickers. In April, the Canadian Medical Association officially declared May 1st National Physicians’ Day, a date chosen in honour of Dr. Emily Stowe’s birthday. Dr. Stowe was the first woman to practice [Read More...]