Horizon making significant progress in improving access, reducing wait times for hip and knee surgeries while maintaining OR access for other specialties November 24, 2023 HORIZON – Horizon has made significant progress to improve access to hip and knee surgeries, cutting wait times in half since 2020, without impacting OR time for other surgical specialties. Horizon also remains fully committed to improving OR access and...
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 establishes new dialysis treatment program to serve more patients in the Moncton area November 21, 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. Some of the Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit (MSICU) staff...
Slips and falls are the No. 1 cause of Emergency Department visits in New Brunswick – here’s how you can stay safe this winter November 16, 2023 Horizon, together with Trauma NB, are providing the public with tips to stay upright this winter and avoid an unnecessary visit to the hospital HORIZON – Nearly 40,000 New Brunswickers visit an Emergency Department (ED) every year after slipping, tripping...
New partnership to significantly increase access to cataract surgeries in Fredericton region November 15, 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. FREDERICTON – A new partnership between Horizon and a Fredericton-based...
Update regarding upgrades to parking lots at The Moncton Hospital November 9, 2023 MONCTON – Construction continues at Horizon’s The Moncton Hospital to upgrade the facility’s parking lots. Because of this construction, patients, clients, and their families are encouraged to arrive at least 30 minutes ahead of time for their appointments. Upgrades will soon...
Innovative youth substance use prevention pilot project launches in Saint John area October 26, 2023 Saint John is one of four New Brunswick locations selected as pilot site for Planet Youth, a prevention model which focuses on building a positive environment around youth to decrease substance use SAINT JOHN – Horizon Health Network (Horizon) is...
Updated strategic masking guidelines introduced for Horizon facilities October 26, 2023 HORIZON – Horizon wishes to inform the public that, EFFECTIVE MONDAY, Oct. 30 all health care workers, patients, social visitors and designated support persons (DSPs) will be required to wear a medical-grade mask in all patient-facing/clinical areas of our facilities....
Horizon’s Women’s Health Centre hosting Pap test clinic October 23, 2023 SAINT JOHN – Horizon’s St. Joseph’s Hospital is hosting a walk-in Pap test clinic in the Women’s Health Centre on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the 9th floor. No appointment necessary. Pap tests are...
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...