Health & Wellness
Miramichi celebrates Emergency Nurses Week One of the first health care professionals you will meet and speak to in a hospital emergency department is a nurse. Emergency nurses at the Miramichi Regional Hospital will be celebrating Emergency Nurses Week by promoting this nursing specialty and recognizing their contribution to the health and safety of Miramichi…
Read MoreWorld Breastfeeding Week to be celebrated Miramichi’s Baby Friendly Committee in partnership with the VON Healthy Baby and Me program, Family Resource Centres, and Mommies and Tummies will be celebrating World Breastfeeding Week during the first week of October through various activities both in hospital and the community. Events planned include participation in the International…
Read MoreNew Immunization Clinics to be offered During this upcoming school year, a new immunization program will be offered as part of the New Brunswick Routine Immunization Schedule for school-aged children. Beginning in September, Miramichi Public Health will begin to offer the HPV vaccine to grade 7 girls and for this year only, grade 8 girls…
Read MoreWellness Phone line launches for Miramichi region A new service is being launched to help bring wellness information to the people of the Miramichi region. The Miramichi Wellness Presentation Request Line is a service for members of the community, organizations, church groups and workplaces. People can now call the Wellness Presentation Line to request presentations…
Read MoreMango to offer final session September 8 Our community’s Mango program is offering the final session of its popular pedometer program, Stepping Out with Mango, starting the week of September 8. To register yourself or your workplace, call 627-7564. Interested participants can register at a community location or sign up with their workplace. Mango is…
Read MoreFamily doctor joins medical team at the Miramichi Regional Health Authority Gary Foley, president and CEO of the Miramichi Regional Health Authority is pleased to announce the recruitment of a family doctor to the region. Family doctor and Miramichier Dr. Melissa McQuaid will begin her practice in September. “I am delighted with the addition of…
Read MoreMiramichi Regional Health Authority encouraging patients to become involved in their health care Beginning May 12, the Miramichi Regional Health Authority will begin to distribute an “It’s Your Health…. Be Involved!” bilingual brochure to every patient admitted to the Miramichi Regional Hospital. The brochure will also be on display throughout the Miramichi Regional Hospital, Miramichi…
Read MoreDIABETES EXPOWHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Presented by Canadian Diabetes Association and Clothesline 1-800-505-5525 SaturdayMay 31, 20088:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Rodd Miramichi River1809 Water StreetMiramichi, NB Enjoy this educational event for only $5.00 Register by calling1-800-884-4232 ext#3kassia.sweezey@diabetes.caor at the Miramichi Regional Diabetes Program 506-627-7500 One stop access to a full range of diabetes information, products,…
Read MoreHealth Authority administering preventative measures to address flu As a preventative measure, the Miramichi Regional Health Authority is once again asking the public to assist them by not visiting the Miramichi Regional Hospital if they have flu-like symptoms. These symptoms include general aches and pains, sore throat, runny nose, cough, fever, vomiting, and diarrhea. The…
Read MoreCONNIE & PAUL RELEASE NEW CD AS FUNDRAISER FOR PALLIATIVE CARE EDUCATION Miramichi folk duo Connie & Paul are releasing their 4th recording Sunday January 20, 2008, 2PM at the Miramichi Regional Hospital Viewpoint Cafeteria on the 5th floor. The recording entitled “Let Me Walk You to the Corner” will be used as a fundraiser…
Read MoreCommunity Prayer Vigil to be held for “My Miramichi” A Community Prayer Vigil for “My Miramichi” will be held on Tuesday, September 18 at 7:30 p.m. at Queen Elizabeth Park in the Newcastle Town Square. The prayer vigil will be an opportunity for the community to unite together in prayer and healing for those struggling…
Read MoreMiramichi Public Health to hold MMR vaccination clinics for students returning to college or university Miramichi Public Health Services will be holding day and evening vaccination clinics for Miramichi area individuals who are served within the Miramichi Regional Health Authority, have been born after 1970, and who are attending post-secondary institutions, including college or university.…
Read MoreNewcastle After-hours clinic expanding hours Physicians of the Newcastle After-Hours Clinic located in the Jean Coutu building, 250 Pleasant St. are pleased to announce that their operating hours are being extended to include Saturdays from 1-3 p.m. beginning July 7. This extension will be trialed for a three month period. “The expansion will help meet…
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