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Meet the changemakers working on reducing the gap for cardiovascular and diabetes care in New Brunswick<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
How might we close the gaps in care for cardiovascular diseases and diabetes in New Brunswick?<\/i><\/h6>\n

This is the complex issue we are working on alongside 17 passionate changemakers from the health sector, academia, and government. <\/span>On March 12, we gathered in Fredericton to kick-off a <\/span>new rapid innovation challenge<\/a>: Pathways to Equitable Health: A Focus on Cardiovascular & Diabetes in New Brunswick.<\/span><\/p>\n

Divided into three teams, these experts have spent the past several weeks diving deeper into the journeys of individuals facing cardiovascular and diabetes-related challenges \u2014 exploring where gaps exist in patient care and how we can bridge them.<\/p>\n

We are incredibly grateful to these dedicated professionals for carving out time outside of their day-to-day work to take on this challenge and drive meaningful change.<\/p>\n

Before launching the challenge, we also conducted discovery interviews with key leaders from New Brunswick\u2019s healthcare systems. Their insights helped shape the focus areas for this work, and they continue to guide the initiative as part of our Systems Leaders Group \u2014 offering critical expertise, system-level perspectives, and support.<\/p>\n

Read on to learn more about the individuals working in these teams and the leaders helping pave the way for better, more equitable health outcomes in New Brunswick.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Credit photo<\/span>: Cameron Fitch, UNB Media services<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Team 1 – Diagnosed individuals<\/p><\/h3><\/div>

Real-life strategy to reach your goals.<\/h2><\/div>

This team is focusing on the experiences of individuals already diagnosed with diabetes or cardiovascular disease. By mapping their journeys and identifying barriers in the current system, they aim to find new ways to improve support, care coordination, and health outcomes for patients living with these conditions.<\/p>\n

The six experts working in this team are:<\/p>\n<\/div>