New DECRH ‘command centre’ improving patient care, experience through optimized hospital patient flow May 10, 2024 (FREDERICTON) – The addition of a new, specialized ‘command centre’ that brings key personnel together in a single working space to ensure optimal patient flow at Horizon’s Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital (DECRH) is improving the admission and discharge process...
An exemplary and inspiring career – Horizon’s CNO retires after 43 years of service May 10, 2024 With a career spanning 43 years in various roles on the frontline as a Registered Nurse (RN), to a health care leader, to Horizon’s Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, Brenda Kinney is retiring. After spending nine years as a...
Horizon’s Upper River Valley Hospital temporarily diverting labour and birth services May 9, 2024 (WATERVILLE) – Labour and birth services will be temporarily unavailable at Horizon’s Upper River Valley Hospital (URVH) beginning at 8 a.m. on Friday, May 10 until Monday, May 13 at 8 a.m. All pregnant individuals who would normally deliver their...
Report to Our Communities highlights progress, achievements and collaboration taking place across Horizon May 8, 2024 Report to Our Communities highlights progress, achievements and collaboration taking place across Horizon (HORIZON) – Horizon Health Network (Horizon) is making significant progress to action strategic improvements aimed at strengthening the recruitment and retention of health care workers, while delivering...
Patients now able to book primary care appointments onlinefor Fredericton clinic May 6, 2024 All New Brunswickers deserve accessible and quality health care and a positive patient experience, and this initiative is one example of how Horizon is committed to providing that every day. (FREDERICTON) – A new partnership will make it easier for...
Horizon leadership updates Tantramar on actions taken to improve health care April 29, 2024 (TANTRAMAR) – Horizon President and CEO Margaret Melanson and other Horizon senior leaders shared improvements and achievements in their work to expand emergency department access and enhance primary and ambulatory care services at a public health care meeting last Thursday...
New discharge lounge providing DECRH patients with a safe, comfortable discharge experience while improving overall patient flow April 26, 2024 All New Brunswickers deserve accessible and quality health care and a positive patient experience, and this initiative is one example of how Horizon is committed to providing that every day (FREDERICTON) – A new discharge lounge at Horizon’s Dr. Everett...
New Fredericton sensory room will provide access to therapeutic resources for young patients with mental health concerns April 24, 2024 All New Brunswickers deserve accessible and quality health care and a positive patient experience, and this initiative is one example of how Horizon is committed to providing that every day. From left: Jennifer Little, Regional Director Child and Youth Services,...
Horizon names Margaret Melanson as President and CEO April 23, 2024 (HORIZON) – After a national search led by executive firm Odgers Berndtson, Horizon Health Network (Horizon) Board of Directors are pleased to announce that Margaret Melanson has been selected as the President and CEO of the regional health authority, effective...
Health and wellness at the heart of new initiative forprovince’s health care workers April 9, 2024 (MONCTON) - A new, innovative project aimed at reducing stress, increasing job satisfaction, and reducing absenteeism for New Brunswick health care workers was launched today. Leaders and frontline staff from Vitalité and Horizon health networks and EM/ANB, gathered at...