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...
Updated masking guidance at Horizon hospitals October 3, 2023 (HORIZON) – With an increase in COVID-19 and an expected seasonal increase in other respiratory viruses in our hospitals and communities, Horizon is taking necessary steps to reduce the risk of transmission of respiratory illness in our facilities. Effective Wednesday,...
Self-referring mammography program announced September 29, 2023 FREDERICTON (GNB) - The provincial government is expanding its cancer screening program, allowing women aged 40-49 to self-refer for a mammogram. Breast cancer is the leading cause of death for women in that age group; they account for 17.5 per...
Horizon’s Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital recognized with an ENERGY STAR® Canada Award for its commitment to energy efficiency September 26, 2023 (FREDERICTON) – Horizon’s Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital (DECRH) in Fredericton is being recognized on a national level for its commitment to energy efficiency and environmentally sustainable practices after being presented with its first-ever ENERGY STAR Canada Award. Natural Resources...
Saint John Uptown Health Centre increasing access to primary care September 20, 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. (SAINT JOHN) – Horizon’s Saint John Uptown Health Centre is...