Collaborative care clinic announced in Saint John

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Department of Health, Office of the Premier

December 09, 2025

SAINT JOHN (GNB) – A collaborative care clinic will be established in Saint John to increase access to primary health care. This marks the 11th clinic to be announced this year.

Currently, a physician, a nurse practitioner, a registered nurse and a part-time licensed practical nurse are part of the Saint John North End Wellness Centre team, that serves a roster of 450 patients and provides additional outreach health services in the community. The provincial government is providing $2.9 million to the Horizon Health Network to establish a new clinic space and to recruit new health-care professionals to increase primary care access for residents.

“Making sure people in New Brunswick can get the care they need, when and where they need it, is our top priority,” said Premier Susan Holt. “This collaborative care clinic in the north end of Saint John will put patients first, giving families access to more health professionals, close to home, while providing a space that the team can grow into.”

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 by 2028.

“We committed to 10 collaborative care clinics in 2025, and today’s announcement exceeds that target,” said Health Minister John Dornan. “We know collaborative care is the gold star approach for primary care, but it is not a one-size fits all approach. Each community has its own unique needs, and this growing team will be built around the needs of the people living in the north end of Saint John. I look forward to the team’s future growth.”

In addition to Saint John, collaborative care teams have already been announced for Campbellton, Moncton, Miramichi, Carleton North, Tantramar, Île-de-Lamèque, Fredericton, Edmundston, St. Stephen and Bathurst. The clinics that have been announced this year are expected to take more than 14,000 New Brunswickers off the wait-list and connect them to accessible, team-based primary care.

The regional health authorities are continuing to work with health professionals to shape collaborative care teams that meet the needs of each community.

“By bringing providers together in a collaborative, family health team model, we can make sure patients receive the right care from the right professional, when they need it,” said Margaret Melanson, president and CEO of the Horizon Health Network. “It is an approach that supports both better health outcomes and a stronger health-care system.”

Patients without access to a primary care provider are encouraged to sign up with NB Health Link.

 

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