New Urgent Treatment Centre in Fredericton to improve access to primary health care for non-life-threatening medical needs November 22, 2023 Horizon’s Fredericton Urgent Treatment Centre will provide improved access and a better experience for patients suffering from non-life-threatening medical needs FREDERICTON – Patients in the Fredericton area now have improved access to primary health care, thanks to the opening of...
Horizon’s Our Promise aimed at strengthening employee engagement, improving retention September 14, 2023 HORIZON – Our physicians and staff show up every day to care for New Brunswickers and Horizon is committed to showing up for them through an exciting new strategy that promises to strengthen employee engagement, build trust and ultimately improve...
Virtual reality simulation helps train OR nurses in Horizon hospitals August 29, 2023 This initiative is one example of Horizon is providing New Brunswickers accessible and quality health care and a positive patient experience, as well as valuable professional development opportunities to help recruit and retain health care professionals (HORIZON) – Virtual reality simulators...
Horizon’s The Moncton Hospital breaks ground for its new two-storey Coronary Care Unit August 21, 2023 MONCTON – Construction has begun on a new $56 million Coronary Care Unit (CCU) at Horizon’s The Moncton Hospital, which will enhance cardiac care delivery for patients across the region. Once completed, the opening of this new CCU in Moncton will...
Horizon-developed assistive technology to provide patients with increased independence, improved access to digital economy August 14, 2023 (FREDERICTON) – Horizon researchers are working toward the development and implementation of a new assistive technology which will allow patients with severe mobility limitations to engage more actively in the digital economy. The devices – designed, developed and tested in-house...
Progress in Recruiting and Retaining Frontline Healthcare Workers in Sussex, NB July 27, 2023 (HORIZON) – Horizon Health Network, in collaboration with the community of Sussex, NB, is making significant progress in its efforts to recruit and retain frontline healthcare workers serving the residents of Sussex and surrounding areas. This progress reflects Horizon's key...
Physicians Now Included in Horizon Referral Reward July 20, 2023 New Brunswickers can now refer a physician to work for Horizon and receive a $2,000 Horizon Referral Reward (HORIZON) – In response to the ongoing physician shortage in New Brunswick, Horizon has intensified efforts in the recruitment of physicians. The...
Significant improvements to CT scan access and wait times for Emergency Department patients at Horizon’s The Moncton Hospital June 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 (MONCTON) – A reduction in delays and length of stay...
Innovative partnership will deliver expedited access to cancer treatment for New Brunswick patients June 6, 2023 Horizon Health Network and Amgen Canada agree to work on establishing a new pathway that will see therapy made available to patients much faster than through conventional processes. (BOSTON, Mass.) - Horizon Health Network (Horizon), in collaboration with Amgen Canada...
Financial barriers reduced for internationally educated nurses June 2, 2023 FREDERICTON (GNB) – The provincial government announced a new initiative today to reduce financial barriers for internationally educated nurses entering the health-care system. The five-year commitment will cover various costs associated with becoming eligible to work in the province for...