Team Holt Announces Expansion of Community Care Clinic in Blacks Harbour

October 17, 2024 (St. George) – Today, Leader of the Liberal Party Susan Holt and Patty Borthwick, candidate for Fundy-The Isles-Saint John Lorneville, announced that a Holt government would support the expansion of a community care clinic in Blacks Harbour.

“Healthcare is the number one issue I hear from voters in this riding,” said Borthwick. “Only one-third of people in this region can actually get an appointment within five days.” 

The community care clinic model brings together healthcare professionals from across the primary care spectrum – from doctors and nurses to mental health professionals and others – to provide New Brunswickers with a healthcare home. The clinics will provide patients with access to preventative and primary care so that they aren’t forced to spend hours waiting in emergency rooms.

“Expanding the local health centre in our region into a community care clinic will be crucial for access to primary care in this region,” said Borthwick. “Doctors, nurses, mental health professionals, they’re all asking for this clinic model and I’m proud to be part of the team that will deliver them.”

“I am very excited to announce the expansion of this clinic – our 14th – with Patty, who has been working so hard for the people of Fundy-The Isles-Saint John Lorneville,” said Liberal Leader Susan Holt. “Healthcare has always been fundamental to her campaign. Team Holt is focused on providing New Brunswickers with the care they need, close to home when they need it.”