“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...
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...
Survey published on antimicrobial usage in New Brunswick hospitals led by Horizon staff August 10, 2022 Horizon staff have been recognized for their outstanding work on antimicrobial usage in New Brunswick hospitals. A Point Prevalence Survey of Antimicrobial Usage in New Brunswick Hospitals was published in Spring 2022 issue of the Canadian Journal of Hospital Pharmacy....