Information regarding Moncton detox unit temporary closure July 18, 2023 MONCTON - The inpatient addiction (detox) unit in Moncton (125 Mapleton Rd.) is temporarily unavailable due to an ongoing shortage of available nursing staff. This temporary change was in effect from Monday, July 3. Important information : Existing clients can...
New regional health authority boards named June 30, 2023 FREDERICTON (GNB) – The boards of the province’s two regional health authorities were announced today by Health Minister Bruce Fitch. Tom Soucy has been named chair of the Vitalité Health Network. Carol Reimer has been named chair of the Horizon...
Temporary closure of Moncton inpatient detox services June 30, 2023 MONCTON - Due to an ongoing shortage of available nursing staff, Horizon wishes to inform the public that inpatient addiction treatment (detox) services will be temporarily unavailable at our Moncton facility – located at 125 Mapleton Rd. – beginning Monday,...
Horizon’s 2022-23 Annual Report highlights improvements in critical action priority areas, balanced budget June 22, 2023 (HORIZON) – Horizon Health Network (Horizon) has released its Annual Report for the 2022-23 fiscal year, with highlights including a balanced financial position on regular operations and key improvements across several areas of the organization. The annual report provides an...
Dr. Pamela Jarrett appointed to federal Ministerial Advisory Board (MAB) on Dementia June 21, 2023 MAB provides advice on the implementation of the national dementia strategy Dr. Pamela Jarrett (OTTAWA) - According to the latest national data, in Canada, almost 474,000 people aged 65 and older have been diagnosed with dementia, including Alzheimer's disease. Organizations...
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...
Mobile X-ray service extended to long-term care residents provincewide May 30, 2023 SAINT JOHN (GNB) – The Department of Health’s mobile X-ray service is being extended to long-term care residents across New Brunswick thanks to a $1.1 million investment by the provincial government. The services will be offered through the Extra-Mural Program...
Horizon is proud to be Accredited! May 25, 2023 Horizon received a 95 per cent compliance rate during Accreditation Canada survey, with surveyors commending work on critical action areas (HORIZON) – Following a thorough assessment by surveyors from Accreditation Canada, Horizon is pleased to announce all of its sites...