Archive for May 2023
Forging the future of heart care
Donor support drives innovation at the New Brunswick Heart Centre It was not how Will Thornback expected his day to go. He was working from home in uptown Saint John when, by mid-morning, he felt pain and burning in his chest. “I thought it was GERD,” he says, using the acronym for gastroesophageal reflux disease.…
Read MoreWhy we give: Rothesay High School hockey
Since the 2016–17 hockey season, the Rothesay High School hockey teams have hosted their charity Orange Game and directed the proceeds to support cancer care. Through donations at the door and other efforts, they have raised more than $3,000 to date. Team manager Jane Fenwick explained the significance of the charity game to the students…
Read MoreFirst In Canada with Illumisite
Saint John Thoracics team performs first in Canada fluoroscopic navigation bronchoscopy. Imagine you set out on a road trip and you’re not sure where you’re going—what do you do? Plug the address into your GPS to guide you to your destination, right? Illumsite technology is like a GPS for surgeons. It helps surgeons find and…
Read MoreKeeping Erin’s memory alive
A local generosity movement snowballs, helping women with breast cancer. Denise Miller is a get-’er-done kind of person. She’s not fond of the spotlight, but she’s determined to do all she can to support women with breast cancer. After breast cancer took the life of Erin Appleby, a friend from high school, Ms. Miller felt…
Read MoreTransforming Health Care Fund Announcement
Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation invests $100,000 in nursing education UNB and the Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation are pleased to announce a gift of $100,000 in support of nursing and advanced health care education at Horizon Health Network’s Saint John Regional Hospital. The Foundation’s gift will establish the Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation Transforming…
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