On October 18th, NBMS President Dr. Lise Babin met with District and Medical Staff Office (MSO) Presidents, representing a broad spectrum of New Brunswick’s health-care leadership, to address pressing topics, exchange insights, and share experiences aimed at strengthening healthcare across the province. The gathering, which brought together a diverse group of district leaders, provided a platform for in-depth discussions on best practices, addressing challenges, and building a collaborative vision for the future of healthcare in New Brunswick.
In attendance were district leaders Dr. Nicolas Ault (Acadie-Bathurst), Dr. Hristo Laevski (Restigouche), Dr. Julie Castonguay (Madawaska), Dr. Brandon Kelly (Carleton-Victoria), Dr. Liam Hickey (Capital District), Dr. Erin Demmings (Saint John), Dr. Kendra Gilmore (Kings County), Dr. Julie Levesque-Taylor (St. Croix), Dr. Warren Lyew (Saint John MSO), and Dr. Jill Goodyear (Capital District MSO). This group shared unique perspectives from their regions, offering insights into the specific health-care needs and challenges faced by their respective communities.
Supporting the discussion, the NBMS executive leadership team—CEO René Boudreau, John Maher, Chief of Negotiations and Physician Compensation, Nora Lacey, Chief of Physician and Patient Engagement, and Tim Ross, General Counsel—presented crucial updates. Topics covered included the status of Master Services Agreement negotiations, NBMS’s strategy for the Provincial Election, developments in the 2025 District Community Fund, the nomination process for the 2025 Celebration of Medicine, a comprehensive NBMS Governance Review, progress in the MD4MD (Medical Doctors for Medical Doctors) program, and a preview of the 2025 NBMS Events Schedule.
These presentations fueled dynamic discussions around the NBMS Practice Support program and explored the objectives and theme for the 2025 District Community Fund. A particular emphasis was placed on the importance of supporting Medical Societies across the province, as leaders exchanged strategies to meet critical needs within the medical community. Key priorities included enhancing support structures, providing additional resources, and fostering improved communication across the organization, all of which are seen as vital to delivering quality healthcare and supporting the well-being of both physicians and patients.
This meeting underscored the NBMS’s commitment to collaboration and proactive leadership, aiming to establish a solid foundation for positive change and advancement in healthcare across New Brunswick.
Nora Lacey, Chief of Physician and Patient Engagement
