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Former councillor plans complaint to Horizon after being turned away from Sackville ER

Posted on March 16, 2022 by brucewark

A former Sackville Town Councillor says he plans to file a complaint with the Horizon Health Network after a fruitless six-hour wait for emergency room treatment last Friday at Sackville Memorial Hospital. “I checked in at noon at the hospital … Continue reading →

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Rally-goers tell Higgs: ‘Stop messing with our hospital’

Posted on December 8, 2021 by brucewark

About 250 people attended a noon-time rally today to protest against cuts to services at Sackville Memorial Hospital. “We love our hospital and we love our community,” former Hospital Foundation Chair Elaine Smith told the rally. She had what she … Continue reading →

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Town councillors give Horizon CEO an earful re cuts to Sackville Memorial Hospital

Posted on December 7, 2021 by brucewark

Sackville town councillors expressed anger, frustration and disbelief last night as they spoke publicly online with senior managers of the Horizon Health Network. “What we are seeing is the death of our community, the death of our university and it … Continue reading →

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Horizon closing beds at Sackville Memorial Hospital

Posted on December 4, 2021 by brucewark

The Horizon Health Network has notified community leaders that it is temporarily closing all of its short-term beds at the Sackville Memorial Hospital. In an e-mail sent yesterday, Horizon said that patients who require acute-care beds will be transferred to … Continue reading →

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New provincial health plan promises to keep local hospital services, but critics are skeptical

Posted on November 17, 2021 by brucewark

New Brunswick’s health minister announced a two-year plan today that includes measures to improve access to family doctors and mental health services, reduce wait times for hip and knee surgeries and help elderly people remain in their own homes. “I’m … Continue reading →

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Sackville rally and walk to support front-line workers

Posted on August 28, 2021 by brucewark

About three dozen people, many waving yellow solidarity fists, gathered at Sackville Memorial Hospital Saturday before walking down Main Street to the Farmers Market. They were taking part in one of several rallies and walks in New Brunswick to support … Continue reading →

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Sackville councillors overrule rookie mayor; endorse leadership role in hospital fight

Posted on June 15, 2021 by brucewark

Sackville Town Council is getting involved in the fight to maintain 24-hour emergency services at the town’s hospital. After a 49-minute debate last night at town hall, councillors voted to appoint Mayor Shawn Mesheau and one councillor to participate in … Continue reading →

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Critics lambaste Horizon Health and province for weekend ER closures at Sackville hospital

Posted on June 12, 2021 by brucewark

The Horizon Health Network and the provincial government are facing a barrage of criticism for closing weekend evening and overnight emergency services at Sackville Memorial Hospital without any consultations. “I’m disappointed that we were not approached until the last minute,” … Continue reading →

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N.B. health minister urged to upgrade Sackville hospital to community health-care hub

Posted on May 21, 2021 by brucewark

A local committee, which includes Acting Mayor Ron Aiken and former Mayors John Higham and Pat Estabrooks, is calling on the provincial minister of health to turn the Sackville Memorial Hospital  into a “community hub” for health care and wellness. … Continue reading →

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Sackville mayoralty candidate Shawn Mesheau promises he’ll work to establish local hospital committee

Posted on March 9, 2021 by brucewark

Sackville councillor Shawn Mesheau says that if he’s elected mayor in the municipal elections on May 10th, he’ll work to establish a local hospital committee to act as a voice for the Tantramar region’s health care needs. “It would be … Continue reading →

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Retired Sackville doctor welcomes consultations on health care

Posted on January 28, 2021 by brucewark

A retired doctor is welcoming the newly released provincial discussion paper on health care because he feels it touches on the main issues facing the system. “I think those (main issues) are there and I think that’s a good starting … Continue reading →

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