Health Care Providers Mr. Coon: The waiting list for New Brunswickers seeking family doctors is, frankly, appalling. In Fredericton alone, the waiting list now numbers 5 600 people. Some families have been languishing on that list literally for years. To make matters worse, we are seeing a number of family doctors on the verge of retirement. My question […]
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David Coon calling on provincial government to commit to long-term hospital upgrade project ADAM BOWIE THE DAILY GLEANER With the spacing crunch at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital causing non-essential surgical cancellations and forcing staff to treat patients in hallways and TV rooms, a local MLA is demanding government consider a massive upgrade. Fredericton-South MLA David Coon who’s […]
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Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital Bursting at the Seams (FREDERICTON, NB) Last week, the MLA for Fredericton South, David Coon, met with John McGarry, the President and CEO of Horizon Health Network to tour the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital (DECH). Mr. Coon was shown firsthand how over-extended the hospital is. In one unit after another patients or their loved […]
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Since his election in September, David has been connecting with various community centres and organisations in his constituency. Some of these visits have included the Fredericton Community Health Clinic, the Evelyn Grove Manor, and the Fredericton Intercultural Centre. On Monday, February 9th, David had the chance to visit and tour the Stan Cassidy Centre for Rehabilitation as well. The Stan […]
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