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Department of Health, Office of the Premier
November 25, 2025
ST. STEPHEN (GNB) – Access to primary health care in Charlotte County is expected to increase with a new collaborative care clinic in St. Stephen.
The government has committed to establishing and supporting at least 10 collaborative care teams across the province in 2025. St. Stephen’s team is the ninth announced this year.
The government is providing about $3.6 million to the Horizon Health Network to establish a new dedicated clinic to grow services for Charlotte County.
“Making sure New Brunswickers can get the care they need, when they need it, is our top priority,” said Premier Susan Holt. “We’re thrilled to support the expansion of the Charlotte County Collaborative Wellness Centre team and the dedicated health-care workers who are helping connect more people in St. Stephen with primary care close to home.”
The government funding will support the team's move to a new and bigger clinical space in the community, the recruitment of additional health-care professionals to strengthen primary care capacity in the region, and the addition of more patients to the clinic.
The wellness centre’s collaborative care team was established last February. It has since grown to include 10 health-care professionals and has added 310 patients who were without a permanent primary care provider. The centre also opened an access clinic, in collaboration with local physicians, to serve such patients with non-urgent medical needs, supporting more than 2,000 people since launching.
The team consists of one physician, three nurse practitioners, two registered nurses, two licensed practical nurses, one respiratory therapist and one social worker.
“Collaborative care delivers stronger health care for patients and enhanced support for providers,” said Health Minister John Dornan. “This expanded team of primary care and allied health professionals in St. Stephen is a clear example of how we are strengthening our health system with team-based care.”
Primary care is one of six priority areas outlined in the provincial health plan, Caring for New Brunswick: Putting People at the Heart of Health Care.
The government has committed to establishing and supporting at least 30 local collaborative care teams across the province over four years.
The regional health authorities have been working with health professionals to expand team-based care, shaping the makeup of each team based on community needs. Collaborative care teams have been announced for Campbellton, Moncton, Miramichi, Carleton North, Tantramar, Île-de-Lamèque, Fredericton, Edmundston and St. Stephen, with at least one more expected by the end of the year.
“The growth we’ve seen at the Charlotte County Collaborative Wellness Centre shows how team-based collaborative care is transforming primary health-care delivery in New Brunswick,” said Ashley Calvert, Horizon Health Network’s interim vice-president of community. “We look forward to building on this momentum, bringing more professionals into the team and ensuring Charlotte County residents have improved access to the primary care they need.”
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