Temporary COVID-19 Testing Clinic established in Nackawic April 27, 2021 (NACKAWIC) - In response to a recent cluster of COVID-19 positive cases in Zone 3, the Fredericton and Upper River Valley area, Horizon is establishing atemporary, appointment-onlyCOVID-19 Testing Clinic in Nackawic. This is part of Public Health efforts to ensure...
CEO Message on departure of Horizon Board Chair, John McGarry April 26, 2021 Dear Staff, Physicians and Volunteers, On behalf of Horizon's Executive Leadership Team, I want to express my sincere gratitude and appreciation for the service John McGarry has given to Horizon, and his dedication to improving health care in New Brunswick....
CEO Statement on Nursing Recruitment Efforts at Horizon April 22, 2021 (HORIZON) - Horizon has maintained an aggressive, proactive and innovative approach to recruit health care professionals, in particular nursing staff, over the course of the past year, despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Government of New Brunswick,...
Dr. Susan Brien named Vice President Medical, Academic and Research Affairs of Horizon Health Network April 20, 2021 Dr. Susan Brien, MD, MEd, FRCSC, CPSQ, CPE, will become Horizon's next Vice President Medical, Academic and Research Affairs, effective August 3, 2021 https://youtu.be/a6h1EeLVlic (FREDERICTON) - Horizon Health Network (Horizon) President and CEO Karen McGrath announced today, Dr. Susan Brien,...
CEO Statement: Physician, Nurse and Nurse Practitioner Recruitment April 16, 2021 (HORIZON) - Despite the unprecedented challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, Horizon has maintained an aggressive, proactive and innovative approach to physician recruitment over the course of the past year. And while there are obvious challenges in trying to make...
PSA: Temporary Closure of Emergency Department at Horizon’s Sackville Memorial Hospital April 16, 2021 (SACKVILLE) - The Emergency Department at Horizon's Sackville Memorial Hospital (SMH) will temporarily close for the following evening and night shifts: Saturday, April 17 - 4 p.m. to Sunday to April 18 at 8 a.m.Sunday, April 18 - 4 p.m....
Horizon Launches new Strategic Plan – Building a Healthier Future April 16, 2021 (HORIZON) - Horizon Health Network (Horizon) released its new strategic plan entitled Building a Healthier Future. The strategic plan is an outline for how Horizon plans to improve the way they provide health care services to their patients, clients and their...
Help celebrate organ and tissue donation awareness April 1, 2021 (MONCTON) The NB Organ and Tissue Program is inviting residents to join them and the Canadian Transplant Association - New Brunswick Branch, at flag-raising ceremonies that are planned in the Cities of Moncton, Saint John and Fredericton, to mark Green...
Public Service Announcement: Horizon’s The Moncton Hospital asking public reserve Emergency Department for emergencies March 11, 2021 (MONCTON) - With major water damage impacting Emergency Department operations at the Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont University Hospital Centre, ambulances are being diverted to Horizon's The Moncton Hospital (TMH). Because of this situation, Horizon is urging members of the public to only visit the TMH...
Horizon’s Perth-Andover Temporary Assessment Centre Services Suspended March 5, 2021 (FREDERICTON) - As a result of decreased demand for COVID tests requested in the Perth-Andover area, Horizon's Perth-Andover Temporary COVID-19 Assessment Centre will suspend services, effective Monday, Mar. 8, 2021. People in the Perth-Andover area who request a COVID-19 test...