The Atlantic Health Sciences Corporation (
www.ahsc.health.nb.ca)
administers the overall health services for Region 2 of the NB Department
Of Health.
The Sussex Health Centre, a modern 36 bed facility, is an integral part of
the AHSC. This facility is committed to being patient focused, proactive,
responsive and collaborative in the delivery of health services to the
people of our community.
The strengths of this facility include the following:
Being part of the Emergency Medical Services network for Health Region 2.
The Sussex Health Centre provides emergency care and ambulance service 24
hours/day, 7 days/week, carried out by highly trained and skilled
personnel. The on-site service is supported by access to medical
specialists at the Saint John Regional Hospital.
Inpatient and outpatient services include cardiac intensive care,
surgery, family medicine, pediatrics and palliative care. A team approach
to care is provided by 11 family physicians, 1 surgeon, 1 radiologist,
nursing, diagnostic therapeutic rehabilitation staff and support
personnel. Numerous visiting specialists conduct ambulatory clinics for
plastic surgery, cardiology, ENT, gynecology, internal medicine,
pediatrics, urology, orthopedic and neurology services.
For the convenience of the patients the Sussex Health Centre offers
walk-in service as well as service by appointment for ECG, X-ray and
laboratory medicine daily, Monday through Friday. Mammography and
ultrasound services including teaching can be booked by calling
506-432-3229.
The Extra-Mural Program, attached to the facility, provides
interdisciplinary comprehensive acute, long term and rehab
services to people in their homes and in other community settings.
The Sussex Health Centre also has strong linkages with other community
supports such as Family Community Social Services and surrounding nursing homes.
Available Mental Health Services include addiction counseling and
linkages with the Community Mental Health Services.
The Kiwanis Nursing Home, a 75 bed long term care facility, is also
attached to the Health Centre.
