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Early life, lasting impacts

Healthy Families, Healthy Babies supports first-time families in New Brunswick through prenatal and postnatal home visiting. A new fourpart evaluation offers rare Canadian evidence on how early supports shape health and wellbeing — from breastfeeding to pregnancy outcomes and access to care.

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Pharmacist-led care improves access and satisfaction

Part 2 of the Pharmacist Care Clinic evaluation shows that nearly 2,600 people received care through the pilot — many without a family doctor. Satisfaction was high, and use of virtual care services declined. Explore how pharmacist-led clinics supported chronic disease management and expanded access to care in New Brunswick.

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Experiential learning may support college enrolment - but not for everyone

A new report explores how experiential learning in high school influences students’ higher education choices. It may encourage college enrolment among those already planning to pursue post-secondary education but has no impact on students not on a post-secondary path. See how experiential learning is shaping transitions in New Brunswick.

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New Brunswick’s population is growing, but patterns are shifting

New Brunswick’s population reached 854,580 in 2024, growing each year since 2021. But growth looks different this year: study permit arrivals dropped sharply, while smaller communities saw a surge in newcomers. Explore the latest Population and demographic counts report to see how migration patterns are changing across the province.

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Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Canada: promising results, uneven delivery

Two new reports examine Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) for treatment‑resistant depression in Canada. Evidence shows it is effective and well tolerated, but service delivery and funding vary widely across provinces. Explore the findings to see how clinical outcomes and system design are shaping the future of rTMS in Canada.

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