Horizon continuing to see progress in health care improvements in Tantramar area October 13, 2023 TANTRAMAR - Last night, representatives of Horizon’s senior leadership team provided a detailed update to community members in the Tantramar area regarding several initiatives aimed at improving the delivery of health care services in the area. Margaret Melanson, Horizon’s interim...
Flu shot clinic set for Horizon’s Grand Manan Hospital Oct. 18 October 13, 2023 GRAND MANAN - Horizon’s Grand Manan Hospital – located at 196 Route 776 – will be hosting a flu shot clinic on Wednesday, Oct. 18. This one-day-only walk-in clinic is open to the public and will run from 8:30 a.m....
New pilot at Horizon’s Upper River Valley Hospital providing increased options to ED patients October 4, 2023 (WATERVILLE) – Horizon Health Network is pleased to announce the launch of a new pilot project at Upper River Valley Hospital (URVH) aimed at improving patient care delivery in the Emergency Department (ED). This initiative, developed in partnership with eVisitNB's...
Updated masking guidance at Horizon hospitals October 3, 2023 (HORIZON) – With an increase in COVID-19 and an expected seasonal increase in other respiratory viruses in our hospitals and communities, Horizon is taking necessary steps to reduce the risk of transmission of respiratory illness in our facilities. Effective Wednesday,...
Self-referring mammography program announced September 29, 2023 FREDERICTON (GNB) - The provincial government is expanding its cancer screening program, allowing women aged 40-49 to self-refer for a mammogram. Breast cancer is the leading cause of death for women in that age group; they account for 17.5 per...
Horizon’s Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital recognized with an ENERGY STAR® Canada Award for its commitment to energy efficiency September 26, 2023 (FREDERICTON) – Horizon’s Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital (DECRH) in Fredericton is being recognized on a national level for its commitment to energy efficiency and environmentally sustainable practices after being presented with its first-ever ENERGY STAR Canada Award. Natural Resources...
Saint John Uptown Health Centre increasing access to primary care September 20, 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. (SAINT JOHN) – Horizon’s Saint John Uptown Health Centre is...
Emergency Department at Horizon’s Sackville Memorial Hospital closed TODAY September 18, 2023 SACKVILLE – Horizon wishes to advise the public that due to a shortage of available staff, the Emergency Department (ED) at Horizon’s Sackville Memorial Hospital (SMH) will be temporarily closed on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023. The ED will reopen at...
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...
Lung cancer screening program announced September 7, 2023 SAINT JOHN (GNB) – The provincial government has begun working on the development of a lung cancer screening program aimed at high-risk patients. The program is expected to be rolled out provincewide in 2025. New Brunswick has one of the...