Month: December 2006
Miramichi Regional Hospital lifts visitor restrictions The Miramichi Regional Health Authority would like to advise the community that it has now lifted its visiting restrictions to the Miramichi Regional Hospital affective immediately. The situation will continue to be monitored. Visiting has been restricted at the hospital since November 28 to prevent the spread of norovirus…
Read MoreTurkey drive needs 43 more by end of today! As of yesterday, the annual turkey drive by Mavis Williamson of Brunswick Driver Training Ltd. had collected 136 frozen turkeys of a target total of 179, leaving 43 turkeys still needed. Frozen turkeys or monetary donations can be dropped off at the Brunswick Driver Training office…
Read MoreMelanie Ross is Back The long awaited new album from Melanie Ross launched recently at Saltwater Sounds. Titled “Melanie Ross and Friends”-From Our River, it is the 2nd of a 3-album set promoting and preserving the songs and traditions of the Miramichi and Northern New Brunswick. This album takes you on a journey up and…
Read MoreMiramichi Regional Hospital to celebrate 10th anniversary The Miramichi Regional Hospital will celebrate ten years of providing health care to the residents of the Miramichi region on December 15. The public is invited to attend this special occasion on December 15 at 10 a.m in the lobby of the Miramichi Regional Hospital. The Honorable Michael…
Read MorePsychiatrist joins the Miramichi Regional Health Authority Gary Foley, president and CEO of the Miramichi Regional Health Authority is pleased to announce the recruitment of a bilingual psychiatrist to the organization. “I am delighted to announce the recruitment of Dr. Sebastien Cohen to the Miramichi Regional Health Authority and our mental health team,” says Foley.…
Read MoreInformation about the Norovirus As a result of the enhanced visitor restrictions at the Miramichi Regional Hospital, the Miramichi Regional Health Authority has received a number in calls and inquiries from the public regarding Norovirus. The enhanced visitor restrictions were put in place due to an increase in the number of individuals experiencing gastrointestinal symptoms…
Read MoreMiramichi Regional Hospital implementing visitor restrictions To date the Miramichi Regional Hospital has seen an increase in the number of individuals experiencing gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting. This includes individuals from the community presenting to the emergency department, patients admitted to hospital, and staff. To date there have been two confirmed cases of…
Read MoreNational Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women Vigil Sponsored by Transition House and the Miramichi Family Violence Partnership Committee Wednesday, Dec 06 at 12: 00 PM Town Square, across from the City of Miramichi Hall The Vigil will remember the New Brunswick women who have silhouettes in the New Brunswick Silent Witness…
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