Horizon-developed assistive technology to provide patients with increased independence, improved access to digital economy August 14, 2023 (FREDERICTON) – Horizon researchers are working toward the development and implementation of a new assistive technology which will allow patients with severe mobility limitations to engage more actively in the digital economy. The devices – designed, developed and tested in-house...
Access to insulin pump program expanding July 31, 2023 MONCTON – The provincial government is making insulin pump devices and related supplies more available and affordable for New Brunswickers living with Type 1 diabetes. In addition, the Department of Health will soon offer coverage for continuous glucose monitoring and will...
Information regarding upgrades to parking lots at The Moncton Hospital July 28, 2023 MONCTON - Construction is soon starting at Horizon’s The Moncton Hospital to upgrade parking lots around the facility. The construction project includes installing new lights, redesigning the entrance of the main visitors lot, and installing new technology to introduce modern...
Progress in Recruiting and Retaining Frontline Healthcare Workers in Sussex, NB July 27, 2023 (HORIZON) – Horizon Health Network, in collaboration with the community of Sussex, NB, is making significant progress in its efforts to recruit and retain frontline healthcare workers serving the residents of Sussex and surrounding areas. This progress reflects Horizon's key...
Physicians Now Included in Horizon Referral Reward July 20, 2023 New Brunswickers can now refer a physician to work for Horizon and receive a $2,000 Horizon Referral Reward (HORIZON) – In response to the ongoing physician shortage in New Brunswick, Horizon has intensified efforts in the recruitment of physicians. The...
Horizon leadership updates Tantramar community on several key health care initiatives July 19, 2023 (TANTRAMAR) – Horizon Health Network (Horizon) is making progress as the organization continues in its collaborative work to improve access and the delivery of health care services in the Tantramar area. A delegation of local Horizon senior leaders, including interim...
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...