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Patients ask Holt to intervene in N.B.'s mystery brain illness investigation
Two people chosen to speak for hundreds of New Brunswick patients suffering unusual neurological symptoms are calling on Premier Susan Holt to intervene in the province's investigation into the so-called mystery brain illness.
Man accused of manslaughter, indignity to remains of Rothesay woman elects jury trial
A man charged with manslaughter and indignity to human remains in connection with the death of a 26-year-old woman from Rothesay has elected to be tried by a judge and jury.
Travel nurse company asks court to strike down 'unconstitutional' law designed to nullify contracts
Canadian Health Labs wants the Court of King's Bench to strike down as unconstitutional legislation that the province enacted last month in a bid to avoid any legal or financial penalties over travel nurse contracts between the staffing agency and Vitalité Health Network.
Man charged with murder in Edmundston ordered to undergo psychiatric assessment
A 48-year-old man charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of a 58-year-old man in Edmundston early Tuesday has been ordered to undergo a psychiatric assessment.
Hiring underway after mammogram appointments cancelled at Charlotte County Hospital
The Department of Health is working with Horizon to resolve staffing challenges at Charlotte County Hospital in St. Stephen after some patients had their mammogram appointments cancelled, says the minister.
Transition to family health teams improves access to primary care, says Horizon, Vitalité
New Brunswick's two regional health authorities say the transition of primary care to family health teams has opened up access for tens of thousands of doctorless patients, with more to come.
Horizon safety rep warns 1 in 3 acute care beds occupied by patients waiting for nursing homes
The outgoing chair of Horizon Health Network's patient safety committee used his last public address to warn about the impact a shortage of long-term care beds is having on the ability to deliver safe, timely acute care.
Patient advocate calls for retraction of mystery brain disease report from U.S. medical journal
An advocate for New Brunswick patients suffering from unusual neurological symptoms is calling for the retraction of a recent scientific report that found no evidence of a mystery brain disease in the province.
Man charged with murder in Saint John shooting faces 5 unrelated weapons charges
One of three people charged with first-degree murder after a shooting in uptown Saint John last month has pleaded not guilty to five weapons-related charges from earlier this year.
Province paid Dr. John Dornan nearly $1.8M in settlement over firing as Horizon CEO
The provincial government ended up reaching a settlement with now-Health Minister Dr. John Dornan over his firing as the head of Horizon Health Network following the death of a Fredericton ER patient for nearly $1.8 million.