Horizon Health Network and EM/ANB Inc. to continue partnership to increase access to primary care for unattached patients in New Brunswick September 13, 2024 (HORIZON/EM ANB Inc.) – Horizon Health Network (Horizon) and EM/ANB Inc. will continue their partnership to explore opportunities to expand a collaborative integrated service delivery model that will enhance access to primary care for unattached patients in New Brunswick. By...
Provincial retinal surgery program established at Horizon’s Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital September 13, 2024 From left (beside the cupboard): Ophthalmology Resource Nurse Sianne, Retinal Surgeon Dr. Lee, Retinal Surgeon Dr. Vanzan, Circulating Registered Nurse (RN) Clare, Scrub Operating Room Technician (ORT) Ali, Scrub ORT Allison, RN Megan, Anesthesiologist Dr. VautourTaking Photo: Nurse Manager Veronica,...
Horizon expands Fredericton Urgent Treatment Centre to five days a week, enhancing access to care September 12, 2024 (FREDERICTON) – Horizon Health Network (Horizon) is excited to announce that, beginning Monday, September 16, the Fredericton Urgent Treatment Centre will extend its operating schedule to five days per week, significantly increasing access to urgent care services in the region....
Horizon receives approval for ‘university hospital’ designations, strengthening regional collaboration in research and innovation to advance health care September 11, 2024 From left, Dr. Julie Copeland, Senior Associate Dean, Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick; Dr. Paul Atkinson, Professor Emergency Medicine, Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick/Horizon Health Network; Health Minister Bruce Fitch; Margaret Melanson, President and CEO, Horizon Health Network; Dr. Margot Burnell, Chief...
Saint John area patients now able to book Bloodwork and Specimen Collection appointments online September 11, 2024 (SAINT JOHN) – A new service will provide patients in the Saint John area with a new, easy, and modern way to book their own bloodwork and other specimen collection appointments. Horizon Health Network (Horizon) is excited to announce patients with...
Strategic masking reintroduced for Horizon facilities to reduce spread of respiratory illness August 29, 2024 (HORIZON) – Horizon wishes to inform the public that, effective Sept. 3, 2024, all health care workers, patients, social visitors and designated support persons (DSPs) will be required to wear a medical grade face mask in all patient-facing/clinical areas in...
Horizon provides update on plans to strengthen ED coverage at Sussex Health Centre August 28, 2024 (SUSSEX) – Horizon Health Network is making considerable progress in implementing a new, blended care model at the Sussex Health Centre (SHC) designed to enhance the coverage and services provided in the emergency department (ED). Horizon leaders were in Sussex...
Horizon Childcare Pilot Program to Launch in Support of Health Care Worker Retention August 20, 2024 (SAINT JOHN and FREDERICTON) - Horizon Health Network, in partnership with the Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation and the Chalmers Foundation, is excited to launch a new childcare pilot program for Horizon staff and physicians, in response to the increased...
Horizon launches patient experience survey August 9, 2024 (HORIZON) – We’re listening! Horizon is implementing an ongoing patient experience survey to obtain real-time feedback from patients accessing care within Horizon facilities. Patients who have visited an Emergency Department, Urgent Care Centre or have been discharged after staying at...