Horizon’s Fredericton Northside Community Health Centre is a leader in educating future health care providers December 22, 2022
Community Star Award recipients shine for their work creating healthy communities December 21, 2022 Three organizations and one individual are this year’s recipients of the New Brunswick Community Star Award, for their tremendous work in promoting healthy alternatives to addictive behaviours in their communities. This year’s recipients are Dr. Jeffrey Hans, Youth QUEST Central,...
“A small hospital with a large heart”: Why Kendra chose a career at Horizon’s Sackville Memorial Hospital October 21, 2022 Kendra, registered nurse (RN), came to Sackville with the goal of providing safe and timely care to her patients while recognizing the importance of taking care of herself. She’s taken on a new role within the emergency department (ED) of...
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...
Licenced Counselling Therapist Candidate hired, increasing access to therapy in primary health care facilities September 26, 2022 Danielle, a Licensed Counselling Therapist Candidate (LCT-C) based out of Horizon’s Fredericton Northside Community Health Centre, recently started her new role and is passionate about making a difference in the community. The LCT-C is a new Horizon role focused on...
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...