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...
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...