Horizon Facility closures due to flooding in Moncton and Saint John February 6, 2023 (HORIZON) – Due to flooding, the following Horizon facilities will be closed today: Addiction and Mental Health Services on Duke Street in Saint John; andAddiction and Mental Health Services on Albert Street in Moncton. Note – this facility is closed until...
New Intensive Care Unit in Fredericton will improve patient and family experience January 27, 2023 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. (FREDERICTON) – The intensive care team at Horizon’s Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital (DECRH) in...
Update on recruitment and retention efforts, capital upgrades at Horizon’s Sackville Memorial Hospital January 9, 2023 (SACKVILLE) – Horizon Health Network (Horizon) is making progress in its efforts to recruit and retain frontline health care workers at Horizon’s Sackville Memorial Hospital (SMH), while also moving forward with key infrastructure upgrades at this facility. Recruitment and retention...
Horizon pediatrician shares advice on keeping children healthy over the holidays December 22, 2022 (HORIZON) – Respiratory infections are making the rounds in our communities, and the surge in flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and COVID-19 cases is putting parents and physicians on alert. Horizon is seeing significant increases in the volume of patients...
Oromocto Public Hospital Emergency Department temporarily closed Dec. 24-26 December 21, 2022 (OROMOCTO) – Due a shortage of physician coverage, Horizon wishes to advise the public that the emergency department (ED) at Horizon’s Oromocto Public Hospital (OPH) will be temporarily closed on the following dates: Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022Monday, Dec. 26, 2022...
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...