In 2019, the New Brunswick Medical Society (NBMS) established the District Community Fund (DCF) with the goal of supporting local projects, programs, and associations within each of the ten medical districts in New Brunswick. These districts include Acadie-Bathurst, Capital Region, Carleton-Victoria, King’s County, Madawaska, Miramichi & District, Moncton & District, Restigouche, Saint John, and St. Croix.
Each year, the NBMS’s Health Policy, and Promotion Committee (HPP) selects a theme that resonates with the pressing concerns in New Brunswick communities. From supporting seniors to combating food insecurity and ensuring safety, these themes mirror the diverse challenges in our province.
In 2025, the HPP committee selected “Healthy and Active Seniors” as the theme, reflecting the critical need to support our senior population through prevention, mobility, and social inclusion. Partnering with local district medical societies, organizations dedicated to promoting seniors’ wellness, such as senior centres, physical activity programs, and housing initiatives, were identified, and each district voted for the organization most deserving of financial support. The funds were awarded to:
- Acadie-Bathurst: Le Centre de Bénévolat de la Péninsule Acadienne Inc.
- Capital Region: Stepping Stone Senior Centre
- Carleton-Victoria: Carleton-Victoria Community Vocational Board Inc.
- King’s County: 1. Nursing Home Without Walls, Sussex 2. Sussex & Area Seniors’ Centre Inc.
- Madawaska: EXECO program, Edmundston
- Miramichi & District: Blackville Meals on Wheels
- Moncton & District: YMCA of Greater Moncton Adult Day Program
- Restigouche : L’Agence Résidentielle Restigouche Inc., Centre de Jour Pour Personnes Agées
- Saint John & District: Centenary Queen Square Adult Care Centre
- St. Croix: 1. Charlotte County Adult Learning Centre Inc. 2. Charlotte County Seniors Resource Centre
Looking ahead, the new Advocacy and Engagement Committee will choose a theme for 2026, continuing the NBMS’s commitment to advancing meaningful health initiatives across the province.
Minha Haque, Health Promotion & Advocacy Specialist
