Healthcare in NB

NB Healthcare Intel

Sunday, August 9, 2026
2 min read
5 stories

Welcome to your daily briefing on healthcare developments in NB. Today we're covering 5 key stories including updates on new brunswick healthcare headlines. Let's dive in.

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New Brunswick Healthcare Headlines

5 stories

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New Brunswick Health Council Publishes Its Data Sources.

The New Brunswick Health Council lists the data sources it uses, including health surveys and government data from NB departments and Statistics Canada.

Why It Matters

Healthcare professionals in NB can consult these sources to understand the evidence behind health system and population health reporting.

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Accessing Patient Medical Records: NB Medical Society Guidance.

The New Brunswick Medical Society provides information on the process for accessing patient medical records.

Why It Matters

Clarifies how NB healthcare professionals can properly request or handle patient records in their practice.

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NB Health Link Request for Information: New Program for Unattached New Brunswickers.

NB Health Link is a new program aimed at providing access to health care for New Brunswickers who don’t have a family doctor or nurse practitioner.

Why It Matters

It gives NB healthcare professionals a new access option for patients without a primary care provider, supporting the province’s commitment to timely care.

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Horizon Health Network Streamlines Personal Health Records Access.

Horizon Health Network is encouraging patients to use email for personal health record requests and offers an online Authorization for Release of Personal Health Information form.

Why It Matters

Healthcare professionals in NB can guide patients to this convenient online process for faster access to their personal health information.

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Health Records: Access and Transfer Guidance for NB Healthcare Professionals.

VitaliteNB outlines how to obtain a copy of a medical record or request its transfer, including contacting your physician directly for records held in a private practice.

Why It Matters

Helps NB healthcare professionals guide patients to the correct process for accessing or transferring medical records.

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