About River Valley Health

Geographically Diverse

Situated west-centrally in New Brunswick and spanning 23,251 square kilometres, River Valley Health is the largest geographic region in the province. Our integrated network of hospitals, health centres, and specialty care programs provides a broad range of health care services to 166,000 residents or 21.7% of the province's population. Most River Valley Health sites are found along the majestic St. John River Valley. All sites are within driving distance of the regional hospital, located in Fredericton, the province's historic capital.

A population profile of residents served within River Valley Health indicates higher than average income and education levels, as well as a diverse population distribution that is sixty percent (60%) rural and forty percent (40%) urban.

Linked and Integrated

Facilities in the region are linked with access to a region-wide patient care information system. In addition to a full range of medical, clinical and therapeutic Programs and Services, the region is supported by an internationally recognized Extra-Mural Program, comprehensive rehabilitation services at the Stan Cassidy Centre for Rehabilitation, a Veterans Health Unit, an emerging Telehealth program, and the latest diagnostic capabilities.

Patient care in River Valley Health is comprehensive, integrated and team-based. In addition to being a leading orthopeadic and plastic surgery centre, the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital in Fredericton provides Primary, Secondary, Elevated Secondary and selected Tertiary Services (neonatal intensive care, dialysis service). It is also a Dalhousie University Family Medicine Teaching partner. Depending on the facility, selected medical, clinical, surgical and emergency services and wellness programs are available at the region's Hospitals, Health Centres and Specialty Care Centres.