Welcome to Horizon, Marwa and Joe! March 20, 2023 We would like to introduce Marwa and Joe, Internationally Educated Nurses on the neuroscience floor at Horizon’s Saint John Regional Hospital. Originally from Egypt, they recently moved to Canada and chose Saint John as their new home to raise their...
“I have accomplished so much since I completed the GLA:D program” February 17, 2023 Meet Joyce, a former participant of Horizon’s Good Life with Osteoarthritis in Denmark (GLA:D) program. After learning about it from a physiotherapist, Joyce attended the GLA:D program spring 2022. “Everything has become easy — specifically, climbing the stairs, walking, gardening,...
New online tool will allow loved ones to see patient’s surgery status in real time February 8, 2023 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 (HORIZON) Wednesday, Feb. 8 2023 – Horizon, together with Service...
Improving patient flow with a smile September 28, 2022 Physician Assistants (PAs) play a crucial role in patient care at Horizon’s Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital (DECRH) in Fredericton. They work as part of the Emergency Department’s (ED) multidisciplinary team to provide safe and quality care to patients. PAs...
Pilot project of social workers in emergency departments proving to have tremendous benefits to patients September 22, 2022 The social work in emergency department pilot project at Horizon’s Saint John Regional Hospital has been a success thanks to the coordination and teamwork of many Horizon units and departments and community agencies. From left: Bev, registered social worker, Catherine,...
An exceptional patient experience, every step of the way September 9, 2022 By Peter Moore, a grateful loved one If you know someone who works in the health care system, feel free to share this with your own words of appreciation for their service. This is not a short story, so feel...
Emergency Department patient monitors provide comfort and care August 25, 2022 Beth Campbell, from Quispamsis, was in Miramichi visiting an elderly relative, and ended up at the Emergency Department (ED) at Horizon’s Miramichi Regional Hospital. She follows the news, is aware of the delays in EDs across the country, and expected...
Horizon Hires First Referred Registered Nurse from Referral Reward Program August 19, 2022 Meet Jade, one of the first Registered Nurses successfully referred and hired through the Horizon Referral Reward program! The Referral Reward is an exciting new part of Horizon’s recruitment strategy because it engages New Brunswickers, staff, and physicians in our...
New Program – Extra helping hands help keep everyone safe in our Emergency Departments July 29, 2022 Accidents are a normal part of life, and our Horizon Emergency Department (ED) staff is here to help. If you happen to visit one of Horizon’s EDs, you may notice additional staff members working in the waiting room area to...