Government supports hybrid operating room at Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital NB June 5, 2025 FREDERICTON (GNB) – The provincial government is supporting a hybrid operating room at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital in Fredericton. A hybrid operating room combines a traditional operating room with advanced medical imaging devices, allowing physicians to diagnose and...
Horizon expanding Indigenous health services, hires 10 new Indigenous Patient Navigators June 4, 2025 (HORIZON) – Horizon is taking a meaningful step forward in reconciliation and improving care for Indigenous patients and clients by expanding its Indigenous health services and hiring 10 new Indigenous Patient Navigators (IPNs). This investment strengthens Horizon’s response to the Truth...
Horizon launches 2025-2030 Strategic Plan to transform health care delivery through innovative solutions May 29, 2025 (HORIZON) – Horizon Health Network (Horizon) has released its 2025-2030 Strategic Plan, Transforming Health Care Through Innovation to guide the organization in creating a better and healthier future for New Brunswickers. “Our new Strategic Plan will define our priorities, reinforce...
New study led by Horizon and supported by Roche Canada delivers cancer treatment in the comfort of a patient’s home May 28, 2025 Roger Pierskalla, the first patient to receive at-home treatment through the study, is pictured with Sophie Léger, a nurse with the New Brunswick Extra-Mural Program. (HORIZON) –For the first time in Canada, a patient has received cancer immunotherapy by subcutaneous...
Horizon’s Upper River Valley Hospital becomes first baby-friendly designated hospital in New Brunswick May 26, 2025 (WATERVILLE) – Through a steadfast commitment to providing the highest quality care for parents and newborns, Horizon’s Upper River Valley Hospital (URVH) is the first New Brunswick hospital to earn the prestigious Baby-Friendly Initiative (BFI) designation. The BFI designation, established...
Carleton North Family Health Team to serve an additional 800 patients by the end of 2026 May 16, 2025 (FLORENCEVILLE-BRISTOL) – Horizon Health Network (Horizon) is pleased to announce the launch of the Carleton North Family Health Team in Florenceville-Bristol as part of its transformative primary care strategy. Physicians at the existing Carleton North Medical Clinic have joined Horizon’s...
Horizon President and CEO Margaret Melanson named one of Atlantic Canada’s Top 50 CEOs for 2025 May 16, 2025 (HORIZON) – Horizon is proud to announce that Margaret Melanson, its President and CEO, has been named one of Atlantic Canada’s Top 50 CEOs for her pioneering work in people-centred care. Last night, Melanson was recognized alongside 49 other inspiring...
The Jean Elizabeth Saunders Irving Obstetrics and Newborn Care Unit will welcome its first patients on May 14, 2025 May 12, 2025 (MONCTON) – Horizon Health Network is pleased to announce the new Jean Elizabeth Saunders Irving Obstetrics and Newborn Care Unit at The Moncton Hospital (TMH) will open for patient care on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. At all times, expecting individuals...
Temporary changes to labour and birth services at Upper River Valley Hospital April 18, 2025 (WATERVILLE) – Clarification: Horizon’s Upper River Valley Hospital (URVH) is temporarily diverting its labour and birth services from Monday, April 21 at 8 a.m. to Tuesday, April 22 at 8 a.m., and again Thursday, April 24 at 5 p.m. to...
Horizon Family Health Team in Tantramar to provide primary care services to all community members without a primary care provider within the next year April 15, 2025 (HORIZON) – Horizon Health Network (Horizon) is pleased to announce the launch of a second Family Health Team as part of its transformative primary care strategy, this time in Tantramar at the Tantramar Primary Health Care Centre. Thanks to a...