New Brunswickers now have access to a new virtual health‑care service with the launch of Virtual Care NB.
The provincial government said the service begins offering appointments on Tuesday and will operate daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
It provides video, telephone and chat consultations, along with bilingual services and links to other parts of the health‑care system.
“We are pleased to bring Virtual Care NB to New Brunswickers starting tomorrow and provide another way to access timely health care,” Health Minister John Dornan said in a government release.
“This service supports individuals without a primary care provider, as well as those whose provider is unavailable and who require care for an issue that cannot wait. It is another important step in our work to build a more integrated and patient‑focused health‑care system.”
Virtual Care NB will assess and treat many common non‑urgent illnesses, injuries, infections and general health concerns, according to the provincial government.
It will also offer prescription renewals, patient follow-ups, and laboratory referrals.
People can access the service through the Virtual Care NB, MyHealthNB website and mobile app, or through Tele‑Care 811.
The province explained that the online symptom checker and Tele‑Care 811 will act as entry points, guiding people to the most appropriate care.
This may include booking a virtual appointment or being connected with other services.
Virtual Care NB is available to anyone with a valid New Brunswick medicare card, and the province says no account or specific mobile app is required.
