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First 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 MoreWorld Class Spine Research Is Happening in Saint John
The team at the Canada East Spine Centre has your back What do you do when you need to solve a problem? You likely start by doing some investigation. Maybe you use Google. Or maybe you ask advice from people you trust. You might even test a couple ideas out to see if they work.…
Read MoreNew Brunswick Heart Centre, Innovating to Save Lives
Embracing advanced technologies to save lives and bring care closer to home Michelle Price never had much time for doctors, check-ups or even those odd, bothersome pains that often accompany physical exertion and the inevitable effects of aging. Fredericton resident Michelle Price credits staff at the New Brunswick Heart Centre with saving her life So…
Read MoreFinding healing through philanthropy
How a local mom turned a scary diagnosis into a way to give back. Megan Parkhill is known as “the mom who loves Halloween.” And for giving out the best Halloween treats. Megan Parkhill is a mom of 4, and a breast cancer survivor. And this fall, we were amazed by this kind-hearted mom who…
Read MoreRenovations Underway at Ridgewood
On World Mental Health Day, we bring you an update on the $3.8 million upgrades at Ridgewood Addiction Services in Saint John “Your environment is essential in your recovery.” “When you’re in a nice building and you have nice scenes all around you, then when you get out, you want to make your setting that…
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…
Read MoreGround-breaking ambulatory care clinic expansion
Foundation celebrating ground-breaking of ambulatory care clinic expansion (Saint John) – The Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation hosted a ground-breaking ceremony celebrating the start of construction for the Ambulatory Care (Clinic 1) expansion to be named The J.T. Clark Family Foundation Ambulatory Clinic on March 3, 2023. After more than two years of delays due…
Read MoreIntroducing da Vinci
Thanks to donor generosity, it’s New Brunswick’s turn to transform surgical care. (Saint John) – The Saint John Regional Hospital has successfully completed the first robotic-assisted surgery case in New Brunswick using a donor-funded da Vinci surgical system. A provincial leader in minimally invasive and cardiac surgeries, robotics-assisted surgery sets the stage for the next…
Read MoreNew Mass Spectrometer is a Game-Changer
Diseases like diabetes and substance use disorder are both chronic health conditions that affect millions of people around the world. But the way we treat diabetic patients, for example, is very different from the way we treat drug users. Diabetic patients receive medical care and education to manage their condition and prevent complications. They’re encouraged…
Read MoreHeart-Healthy Habits So You Don’t Miss a Beat
Joining a cardiac rehabilitation program can reduce your risk of death from future health problems by 50% Ask anyone who’s had a heart attack or heart surgery and they’ll tell you: it’s a life-changing experience. There are the physical challenges such as shortness of breath, tiredness, or discomfort. But there are also mental and emotional…
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