Year: 2008

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 26, 2008 /

Miramichi Regional Hospital celebrates Patient Safety Week Canadian Patient Safety Week will be celebrated from September 29 to October 4th. Canadian Patient Safety Week celebrates local, regional, and national initiatives to improve patient safety, with events and activities focusing on this year’s theme – “Knowledge is the best medicine. Ask. Talk. Listen.” stressing the prevention…

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By Giv'er Miramichi / September 20, 2008 /

Official Opening of Waterford Green Saturday, September 27, 2008 at 2:00 pm. Join us on the Green for the Water Street Farmer’s Market opening at 9:00am. Have breakfast or lunch and check out home baking, jams and jellies, jewelry and crafts. Jumping castles as well as games and activities for the children, with music on…

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By Giv'er Miramichi / September 17, 2008 /

Invitation to the launch of MYPIE CBDC Northumberland and Enterprise Miramichi would like to invite you to participate in the launch of its networking group; Miramichi Young Professionals and Involved Entrepreneurs (MYPIE). This important event will be held on: Date: Wednesday, September 24th, 2008 Time: 5:00 pmLocation: Rodd Miramichi River, Sevogle Room Free beverages and…

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By Giv'er Miramichi / September 9, 2008 /

New Immunization Clinics to be offered During this upcoming school year, a new immunization program will be offered as part of the New Brunswick Routine Immunization Schedule for school-aged children. Beginning in September, Miramichi Public Health will begin to offer the HPV vaccine to grade 7 girls and for this year only, grade 8 girls…

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By Giv'er Miramichi / August 29, 2008 /

Green Festival This Weekend This Labour Day weekend do something green! ECMA award winning country band, The Divorcees take the stage with 30 other groups covering music genres ranging from folk and blues to rock and jazz at the first annual Green Festival being held near Clairville, NB, from 10am Saturday August 30th until 6pm…

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By Giv'er Miramichi / August 28, 2008 /

Wellness Phone line launches for Miramichi region A new service is being launched to help bring wellness information to the people of the Miramichi region. The Miramichi Wellness Presentation Request Line is a service for members of the community, organizations, church groups and workplaces. People can now call the Wellness Presentation Line to request presentations…

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By Giv'er Miramichi / August 28, 2008 /

Hospital cell phone policy revised Beginning September 1, users of wireless communication devices such as cell phones and Blackberries will be able to use their communication devices within designated areas of the Miramichi Regional Hospital. Currently the use of these devices is not permitted within the hospital. “As a means to effectively use modern technology…

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By Giv'er Miramichi / August 28, 2008 /

Network for Young Professionals in Miramichi The CBDC and Enterprise Miramichi have joined forces in order to revive a network destined for young professionals and entrepreneurs. The Miramichi Young Business Professionals & Involved Entrepreneurs (MYPIE) is being created to reach young professionals and entrepreneurs aged 18-35 years old who are living and working in Miramichi.…

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By Giv'er Miramichi / August 25, 2008 /

Mango to offer final session September 8 Our community’s Mango program is offering the final session of its popular pedometer program, Stepping Out with Mango, starting the week of September 8. To register yourself or your workplace, call 627-7564. Interested participants can register at a community location or sign up with their workplace. Mango is…

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By Giv'er Miramichi / July 16, 2008 /

Pathologist & Emergency Medicine Physician Welcomed to MRHA Gary Foley, president and CEO of the Miramichi Regional Health Authority is pleased to announce the recruitment of a pathologist and an emergency medicine physician to the region. “I am delighted with the addition of Dr. Edith Nemec, pathologist and Dr. Salim Ahmed, emergency medicine physician to…

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By Giv'er Miramichi / July 3, 2008 /

Family doctor joins medical team at the Miramichi Regional Health Authority Gary Foley, president and CEO of the Miramichi Regional Health Authority is pleased to announce the recruitment of a family doctor to the region. Family doctor and Miramichier Dr. Melissa McQuaid will begin her practice in September. “I am delighted with the addition of…

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By Giv'er Miramichi / May 9, 2008 /

Miramichi Regional Health Authority encouraging patients to become involved in their health care Beginning May 12, the Miramichi Regional Health Authority will begin to distribute an “It’s Your Health…. Be Involved!” bilingual brochure to every patient admitted to the Miramichi Regional Hospital. The brochure will also be on display throughout the Miramichi Regional Hospital, Miramichi…

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By Giv'er Miramichi / May 1, 2008 /

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