A new collaborative care clinic in Hampton, N.B., is expected to reduce the number of people in the area waiting for a primary care provider. The clinic opened its doors on Sept. 1 and has six physicians, two practical nurses, a registered nurse, a clinic manager and three medical office assistants. The province says just over 3,900 patients in the area receive health-care services at the clinic. The local NB Health Link waitlist has 1,509 patients on it, which the team hopes to eliminate in 12-to-18 months. “We’re seeing this model help us attract new physicians and create more capacity for primary care across New Brunswick. When we support local solutions like this, we’re making it easier for people to get the care they need and for health-care professionals to build their careers here,” said Premier Susan Holt. The province also says it is providing about $2.2 million to Horizon Health Network to support the team. The funds will partially be used to lease a separate building across from the main clinic for allied health services. A dietitian, occupational therapist and physiotherapist have been hired, with recruitment reportedly underway for a social worker and a medical office assistant. Addictions and mental health services will also be offered. Dr. Douglas Hall said teaching future health-care workers will be a priority at the clinic. “I think teaching the next generation is the only way to see the profession continue to flourish,” Hall said. “By us being a major teaching site, that’s going to ensure that we can bring new people on board as time goes by.” Hampton is the 18th collaborative care clinic announced by the New Brunswick government since April 2025. Its goal is to establish 30 such clinics in the province by the end of 2028. With files from CTV News Atlantic’s Avery MacRae For more New Brunswick news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
