Emergency Department at Horizon’s Sackville Memorial Hospital to temporarily close for three days over holidays December 20, 2022 (SACKVILLE) – Due a shortage of physician coverage, Horizon wishes to advise the public that the emergency department (ED) at Horizon’s Sackville Memorial Hospital (SMH) will be temporarily closed on the following dates: Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022Sunday, Jan. 1,...
Statement from Interim President & CEO Margaret Melanson regarding deaths of patients while awaiting care in the ED December 16, 2022 HORIZON - As a follow-up to our news conference on Wednesday and subsequent media coverage, I wanted to provide further information on how Horizon responds to and records unexpected deaths, specifically in our emergency departments (ED). Firstly, I must start...
RHA CEOs and Trustees acknowledge challenges in health care system, have positive outlook thanks to continuous improvements led by staff and physicians December 14, 2022 FREDERICTON - The trustees and Presidents and Chief Executive Officers of the two regional health authorities are reporting positively on the progress made in recent months across New Brunswick's health care system, in spite of significant challenges arising from the...
Total knee replacement surgeries now available in Waterville December 12, 2022 All New Brunswickers deserve accessible and quality health care, and this initiative is one example of how Horizon is committed to providing that every day. HORIZON - The surgical team at Horizon’s Upper River Valley Hospital (URVH) in Waterville is...
Horizon’s Sackville Memorial Hospital Emergency Department temporarily closed Saturday, Dec. 10 December 9, 2022 SACKVILLE – Horizon wishes to advise the public that due to a shortage of available physicians, the Emergency Department (ED) at Horizon’s Sackville Memorial Hospital (SMH) will be temporarily closed on Saturday, Dec. 10. The ED will close at 4...
Emergency Department at Horizon’s Sackville Memorial Hospital closed THIS AFTERNOON December 8, 2022 (SACKVILLE) – Due to sudden shortage of physician coverage, the emergency department at Horizon’s Sackville Memorial Hospital is closed for the afternoon today, Thursday, Dec. 8. The emergency department will open as usual at 8 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 9. Emergency care will...
Horizon launches an online engagement platform to hear patients’ and communities’ voices December 2, 2022 (HORIZON) – Horizon Health Network (Horizon) values the voice of our patients and communities in the planning and delivery of our health care services and wants to hear from the public on how we can improve the patient experience. To...
Robotic surgery technology coming to two New Brunswick hospitals December 1, 2022 Foundation-led fundraising campaigns will secure surgical robotics technology New Brunswick – Horizon Health Network (Horizon) and Vitalité Health Network (Vitalité) are pleased to announce a collaborative study between the two regional health authorities has clearly indicated a need for robotic...
Exciting international partnership will bring more nurses to New Brunswick November 28, 2022 (FREDERICTON) - The University of New Brunswick (UNB) continues to find unique ways to address the province-wide nursing shortage and work toward growing New Brunswick’s population. UNB recently partnered with Horizon Health Network, the Nurses Association of New Brunswick (NANB),...
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Program to improve patient surgical experience November 28, 2022 (HORIZON) – Horizon Health Network (Horizon) is now offering a program that will help patients become strong before surgery and recover safely and return home as soon as possible after surgery. Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) is a standardized patient-centered approach...