Posts by Erin Lawlor
Final renovations completed at Horizon’s Ridgewood Addiction and Mental Health campus, improving patient experience
Final renovations completed at Horizon’s Ridgewood Addiction and Mental Health campus, improving patient experience The extensive renovations will ensure clients can continue to receive critical care in a welcoming and safe space, helping even more people succeed at overcoming substance use and mental health challenges (SAINT JOHN) Monday, Feb. 9, 2026 – The final…
Read MoreA Community United for Cancer Care: Introducing the Dr. Margot Burnell Cancer Support Program
A Community United for Cancer Care: Introducing the Dr. Margot Burnell Cancer Support Program (SAINT JOHN, NB) – The Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation is proud to celebrate the official public recognition of the Dr. Margot Burnell Cancer Support Program — a community-built initiative that has grown from grassroots beginnings into a proven, best-practice…
Read MoreSaint John Regional Hospital Foundation launches its first-ever Spring Lottery
January 19, 2026 NEWS RELEASE Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation launches its first-ever Spring Lottery Proceeds from the Spring Lottery will help fuel Surgical Excellence at the Saint John Regional Hospital Saint John — What began in 2008 as a single home lottery has grown into one of the Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation’s most…
Read MoreEarly Care, Lifelong Impact: Lily’s Story of Spinal Surgery and Inspiration
Early Care, Lifelong Impact: Lily’s Story of Spinal Surgery and Inspiration My name is Lily McLaughlin, and I’m a grateful patient of the Saint John Regional Hospital. When I was 11 years old, I found out my spine was shaped like a backwards S. I’d been struggling to sit through class. My backpack hurt…
Read MoreFrom Crisis to Care: Jean-Louis’s Life-Saving Journey to the Saint John Regional Hospital
From Crisis to Care: Jean-Louis’s Life-Saving Journey to the Saint John Regional Hospital. My name is Jean-Louis Arsenault, and I am a grateful patient of the Saint John Regional Hospital. On December 31st, 1997, at age 39, my day started like any other. I went to my local gym in Charlottetown, PEI for a…
Read MoreA Legacy of Care: Celebrating 14 Years of Radio-thon
A Legacy of Care: Celebrating 14 Years of Radio-thon For 14 years, one powerful day of radio has united our community around a single purpose: caring for one another when it matters most. What began as a simple call to come together has grown into something extraordinary. Today, the Love Your Hospital Radio-thon stands…
Read MoreFrom Pain to Possibility: One Patient’s Story of Hope and Recovery
From Pain to Possibility: One Patient’s Story of Hope and Recovery My name is Ashley Voutour and I’m a grateful patient of the Saint John Regional Hospital. For years, I lived with back pain. It started as something I could manage, but over time it became a constant part of my life. I’d have good…
Read MoreInvesting in Our Health Care Workforce – Maritime EDIT
Investing in Our Health Care Workforce – for the Good of Every New Brunswicker. Originally published in the Maritime EDIT, Volume 35, Winter 2025–2026. Written by James Mullinger. Bringing the Future of Surgery home. At the Saint John Regional Hospital, excellence in care begins with people — the surgeons, nurses, technologists, and specialists dedicated…
Read MoreHow Donor Support Is Transforming MRI Access in New Brunswick
How Donor Support Is Transforming MRI Access in New Brunswick Access to timely medical imaging can be life-changing. For many patients, an MRI is a critical step in diagnosing illness, guiding treatment decisions, and providing clarity during what can be an anxious time. In recent years, however, rising demand and ongoing staffing shortages pushed…
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