Horizon’s latest Report to Our Communities highlights substantial progress made on critical action priorities December 6, 2023 FREDERICTON – Horizon is continuing to achieve positive results from a number of strategic transformation projects that are helping to improve the way we deliver health care services to our patients. Our third Report to Our Communities, which was shared...
Horizon launches new self-booking tool for X-Ray appointments in Saint John area December 5, 2023 SAINT JOHN – A new service will provide patients in the Saint John area with a new, easy, and modern way to book their own X-ray appointments. Horizon Health Network (Horizon) is excited to announce patients with an X-ray note...
Nearly 2,000 health care professionals join Horizon so far this fiscal year December 1, 2023 (HORIZON) – Horizon is continuing to make significant progress with the recruitment and retention of health care workers in New Brunswick, with 1,928 physicians, nursing staff and other health care professionals joining our organization so far this fiscal year. “Our...
Pilot project at Fredericton hospital given permanent status to mark Physician Assistants Day November 27, 2023 FREDERICTON – A pilot project that has been helping improve access to primary care for years at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital in Fredericton was given permanent status today to mark Physician Assistants Day. Health Minister Bruce Fitch said...
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...