Dr. Sheldon Wood

09/16/2025

📢 Important Update 📢

We are receiving several prescription refill faxes daily. To keep care safe for everyone, please note:

💊 Prescription Refills
➡️ Doctors must see patients before most refills can be given.
➡️ In some cases, our nurse may provide a short refill over the phone — but this is limited and not a substitute for regular checkups.
➡️ For your safety, please book an appointment BEFORE your medication runs out.

📞 Phone Call Requests
➡️ Phone appointments are for medically appropriate concerns only.
➡️ If your concern requires a full review, you’ll be booked for an in-person appointment with your doctor.

🙏 Please be kind to our team. Abuse and disrespect will not be tolerated! We are following medical and legal requirements designed to protect your health, and we are working hard to care for all patients.

If you need to book an appointment
➡️ Book online via out website for non-urgent appointments. https://nb084.myaccession.com/Booking/

➡️Call the office, phones answered 9am-3pm Mon-Thurs.
➡️ Leave a voicemail for non-urgent appointments, or call and get in direct contact with Christa.

Thank you!
Dr. Sheldon Wood

09/14/2025

We proudly participated in the Terry Fox Run, a Canadian tradition that began in 1981 following Terry’s courageous Marathon of Hope.

In 1980, Terry Fox—just 22 years old and living with cancer—set out to run across Canada on one leg, after losing the other to osteogenic sarcoma. His goal was to raise awareness and money for cancer research. Terry ran an astonishing 5,373 kilometers over 143 days before his journey was cut short when the cancer returned. Though Terry could not finish his run, Canadians and people around the world have carried his dream forward every year since.

Today, the Terry Fox Run is the world’s largest one-day fundraiser for cancer research, uniting millions across the globe.

That’s why we lace up. For us, this is more than a run—it’s about carrying Terry’s legacy forward, supporting those affected by cancer, and raising vital funds for research.

The Terry Fox Foundation

09/09/2025

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

Ovarian cancer often presents with subtle symptoms such as bloating, pelvic pain, or feeling full quickly. Many cases are diagnosed late, making awareness critical. If symptoms persist more than 2–3 weeks, book an assessment.

We participated in the Walk of Hope in Fredericton on the weekend
Learn more at Ovarian Cancer Canada
https://ovariancanada.org

09/04/2025

Sept 4 — National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Day Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) is a genetic condition that causes cysts in the kidneys, sometimes leading to kidney failure. Early detection and management are essential.

If kidney disease runs in your family, ask about screening. Learn more at Kidney Foundation of Canada:

The Kidney Foundation of Canada is committed to achieving excellent kidney health, optimal quality of life, and a cure for kidney disease.

09/03/2025

07/29/2025

📌 Prescription Refill Policy Reminder

If you require a prescription refill, please book an appointment with Dr. Wood.

🔹 Dr. Wood does not authorize refills via pharmacy fax requests except in special circumstances.
🔹 We’ve been receiving a high volume of fax requests from pharmacies lately, and we want to ensure your care is managed safely and appropriately.

Appointments are often necessary so we can:
✔️ Review your health and the effectiveness of your medication
✔️ Discuss any side effects or concerns
✔️ Ensure proper monitoring of your condition

Depending on the medication, a phone appointment may be sufficient, but some refills will require an in-person visit.

Your health matters—please take a moment to schedule an appointment in advance so we can provide the best care possible.

05/26/2025

Please ensure you notify us ahead of time, when not attending your medical appointment.

We have voicemail, and you can always leave a message for cancellations.

We also send text reminders ahead of your appointment that allows you to confirm your appointment.

This morning we had 6 "no show" appointments - 6 people did not attend their booked appointment and did not notify us. We have patients that could use those appointments.

05/13/2025

****We've recently opened up some phone call appointment spots as well, please note these appointments need to be booked appropriately - for something more minor and it's not to replace an in person appointment required for rashes, pain, etc.

We are now running a trial of online booking for appointments.

- There will be limited 15 minute timeslots available for booking online, these are only for in-person appointments with Dr Sheldon Wood. These are NOT for mental health appointments as these are booked for a longer timeslot and limited.

- If you need an appointment urgently or sooner than the online booking shows, please contact the office as we have other availability.

- You will be required to enter your legal name, Medicare and birthdate (only patients registered with Dr Wood will be accepted)

- If you have difficulty booking, I do not plan to provide IT support and step by step support. But if a minor issue please contact the office and I will attempt to help.

-please note only one online booking per person in a 30 day time span.

If patients abuse the system, they will no longer be able to use the online booking.

03/25/2025

Our office has received an increased number of calls regarding medication refills that are expired or need to be filled at the last minute over the past month.
💊 To ensure continuity of care, it is essential that patients take an active role in managing their medication, including monitoring their supply and refilling as needed.
-We kindly request that you plan ahead. When you pick up your last three-month or one-month supply of medication, please contact our office to schedule an appointment with Dr. Wood, which will enable us to plan accordingly.

💊 If you have forgotten to refill your medication, we suggest contacting your pharmacy to determine if they can provide a small renewal until you can come into the office.

🦠 Please note that our office is currently experiencing a high volume of patients due to the increased incidence of viruses and other serious illnesses, and our urgent appointment availability is limited to patients with immediate needs.
While we understand that your medication is crucial, we remind you that managing it is your responsibility.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

02/16/2025

Please be aware of this new process Horizon has rolled out.

Our office does not have acccess to any appointment information and we are not the point of contact -if looking for contact information see information below.

“HORIZON HEALTH

Effective February 15, Fredericton and Upper River Valley area patients will be contacted by the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital’s program areas directly to schedule appointments – a shift away from the current centralized scheduling system – making the process more efficient, streamlined, and aligned with other scheduling systems currently used across Horizon.

Patients are asked to contact Program areas directly should they need to cancel or reschedule existing appointments:

Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital
• Orthopedic Clinic: 506-452-5402
• Specimen Collection: 1-833-482-0774
• Blood Pressure and Holter Monitoring and the Pulmonary Function Lab: 506-452-5945
• ECG: 506-452-5088
• Medical Imaging: 506-452-5999
• Colposcopy: 506-474-4583
• Gastrointestinal: 506-452-5100
• 4 West Clinics: 506-452-5080

If the program you are trying to reach is missing from this list, please contact the hospital’s main switchboard at 506-452-5400. “

Hôpital régional Dr Everett Chalmers du Réseau de santé Horizon

• Clinique d’orthopédie : 506-452-5402
• Service de prélèvement d’échantillons : 1-833-482-0774
• Service de surveillance de la tension artérielle et de surveillance par moniteur Holter et laboratoire d’analyse des fonctions pulmonaires : 506-452-5945
• Électrocardiogramme (ECG) : 506-452-5088
• Service d’imagerie médicale : 506-452-5999
• Service de colposcopie : 506-474-4583
• Service de gastro-entérologie : 506-452-5100
• Cliniques de l’Unité 4 Ouest : 506-452-5080

Si le service que vous essayez de joindre n’a pas été nommé, veuillez appeler le standard téléphonique de l’hôpital au 506-452-5400. “

12/19/2024

Wishing you all a healthy and happy holiday with your family and friends!

11/01/2024

Ensure your vaccines are up to date. We are still giving influenza vaccines and MMR vaccines for those who require them.

Who can receive a vaccine:
➡️Adults born in 1970 or later who have not previously received two doses of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine
➡️Children 6 to 11 months who are travelling outside of Canada
➡️Children and adolescents who have not received two doses of MMR vaccine after turning 12 months of age

For more information:

https://www2.gnb.ca/content/dam/gnb/Departments/h-s/pdf/en/CDC/vaccines/MeaslesMumpsRubella.pdf

Please call our office to book your Influenza and or MMR vaccines. If you are a patient and require one.