CEO Statement: Recruitment and Retention of Horizon Registered Nurses September 24, 2024 The following statement has been issued by Margaret Melanson, Horizon’s President and CEO in response to recent media reports about registered nurse (RN) turnover in New Brunswick. Horizon continues to achieve success in recruiting and retaining nurses. In August 2022,...
Cleanliness – August 2024 September 19, 2024 HospitalsNHS/first audit scores Emergency DepartmentVisual AuditsEmergency Dept. August 2024NHS/first audit scores Patient Care UnitVisual AuditsPatient Care Units August 2024TMH85%91%92%94%SJRH96%99%95%92%DECRH94%99%98%96%URVH98%98%97%94%MRH89%89%94%96% Legend TMH: The Moncton Hospital SJRH: Saint John Regional Hospital DECRH: Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital URVH: Upper River Valley Hospital...
Horizon Health Network and EM/ANB Inc. to continue partnership to increase access to primary care for unattached patients in New Brunswick September 13, 2024 (HORIZON/EM ANB Inc.) – Horizon Health Network (Horizon) and EM/ANB Inc. will continue their partnership to explore opportunities to expand a collaborative integrated service delivery model that will enhance access to primary care for unattached patients in New Brunswick. By...
Provincial retinal surgery program established at Horizon’s Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital September 13, 2024 From left: David Arbeau, executive director of Horizon Health Network’s Fredericton and Upper River Valley areas; Health Minister Bruce Fitch; Dr. Patricia Bryden, co-leader of surgical services for Horizon Health Network; Dr. Lachelle Noftall, Horizon Health Network’s head of ophthalmology....
Horizon expands Fredericton Urgent Treatment Centre to five days a week, enhancing access to care September 12, 2024 (FREDERICTON) – Horizon Health Network (Horizon) is excited to announce that, beginning Monday, September 16, the Fredericton Urgent Treatment Centre will extend its operating schedule to five days per week, significantly increasing access to urgent care services in the region....
Horizon receives approval for ‘university hospital’ designations, strengthening regional collaboration in research and innovation to advance health care September 11, 2024 From left, Dr. Julie Copeland, Senior Associate Dean, Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick; Dr. Paul Atkinson, Professor Emergency Medicine, Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick/Horizon Health Network; Health Minister Bruce Fitch; Margaret Melanson, President and CEO, Horizon Health Network; Dr. Margot Burnell, Chief...
Saint John area patients now able to book Bloodwork and Specimen Collection appointments online September 11, 2024 (SAINT JOHN) – A new service will provide patients in the Saint John area with a new, easy, and modern way to book their own bloodwork and other specimen collection appointments. Horizon Health Network (Horizon) is excited to announce patients with...
Strategic masking reintroduced for Horizon facilities to reduce spread of respiratory illness August 29, 2024 (HORIZON) – Horizon wishes to inform the public that, effective Sept. 3, 2024, all health care workers, patients, social visitors and designated support persons (DSPs) will be required to wear a medical grade face mask in all patient-facing/clinical areas in...
Horizon provides update on plans to strengthen ED coverage at Sussex Health Centre August 28, 2024 (SUSSEX) – Horizon Health Network is making considerable progress in implementing a new, blended care model at the Sussex Health Centre (SHC) designed to enhance the coverage and services provided in the emergency department (ED). Horizon leaders were in Sussex...
Horizon Childcare Pilot Program to Launch in Support of Health Care Worker Retention August 20, 2024 (SAINT JOHN and FREDERICTON) - Horizon Health Network, in partnership with the Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation and the Chalmers Foundation, is excited to launch a new childcare pilot program for Horizon staff and physicians, in response to the increased...