New Brunswick confirms 9 cases of legionnaires’ disease in Moncton area
There is still no word on the source of the disease but all cases are believed to be linked by time and location. Continue reading
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N.B chief medical officer of health says measles outbreak ‘officially over’
By Andrew Cromwell Digital Broadcast Journalist
There were 12 confirmed cases of measles between late April and late May. Continue reading
Parlee Beach water-monitoring changes remove automatic ‘no swimming’ advisories after rainfall
By Callum Smith Video Journalist
Dr. Jennifer Russell says there’s no direct correlation between rainfall and higher bacteria levels and that Parlee Beach Provincial Park has “very, very good water quality.” Continue reading
New Brunswick confirms second case of measles in Saint John
The office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health said the case was confirmed at Kennebecasis Valley High School. Continue reading
New Brunswick distributing 2,500 naloxone kits to deal with opioid use
Health Minister Benoit Bourque says the government will spend $150,000 to buy about 2,500 kits. Continue reading
New Brunswick reviews opioid strategy as N.S. unveils policy offering free naloxone kits
The province is continuing with a review to determine what the province will do — though they’ll now put Nova Scotia’s model under consideration. Continue reading
Alberta gets new Chief Medical Officer of Health
Dr. Karen Grimsrud is Alberta’s new Chief Medical Officer of Health, but she’s not a stranger to healthcare in the province. Continue reading
Reaction and speculation grows one day after Dr. Eilish Cleary fired
The leader of the N.B. NDP, Dominic Cardy, is calling for an investigation into Cleary’s dismissal. Continue reading
‘I knew that this was where it was leading’ : Dr. Cleary fired from position as Chief Medical Officer
Cleary said the government let her know they came to the conclusion “that my particular skill set does not meet the needs of my employer.” Continue reading
Dozens of supporters protest Dr. Eilish Cleary’s leave outside Department of Health
Cleary confirmed through emails with Global News last week that she had been placed on leave, and that it was “not a personal leave,” and that she was “told not to talk about it.” Continue reading