The New Brunswick government is spending more than $6.7 million on a collaborative care clinic in Grand Falls in an effort to serve hundreds of patients in the area. The new 15,000-square-foot facility is expected to take on roughly 1,600 new patients on top of the clinic’s current roster of 4,632 people. Construction is scheduled to start next spring, according to a news release from the provincial government. The facility will feature examination rooms, waiting areas, patient intake spaces and a nursing treatment room. The facility will welcome two nurse practitioners, two licensed practical nurses and two medical office assistants. The original clinic opened in 2023 and employs 18 people. “By expanding this collaborative care clinic, we are not only welcoming new providers but also transforming how primary care is delivered in the region,” said Health Minister John Dornan in the release. “The new facility will empower these dedicated practitioners to deliver even higher-quality care to the community.” Since April 2025, the provincial government has announced 20 collaborative care clinics. Nine have launched this year. They plan to establish 30 by the end of 2028. Last month, the province’s auditor general released a report critical of the collaborative care approach, noting the government could not demonstrate if the model had removed patients from the New Brunswick waitlist. With files from CTV News Atlantic’s Lauren Roulston For more New Brunswick news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
