Innovative partnership will deliver expedited access to cancer treatment for New Brunswick patients June 6, 2023 Horizon Health Network and Amgen Canada agree to work on establishing a new pathway that will see therapy made available to patients much faster than through conventional processes. (BOSTON, Mass.) - Horizon Health Network (Horizon), in collaboration with Amgen Canada...
Cleanliness – May 2023 June 5, 2023 HospitalsNHS/first audit scores Emergency DepartmentVisual AuditsEmergency Dept. May 2023NHS/first audit scores Patient Care UnitVisual AuditsPatient Care Units May 2023TMH55.3%91%70%94%SJRH87.3%98%63%93%DECRH68.3%100%78.8%97%URVH87%85%94%MRH65%93%70%94% Legend TMH: The Moncton Hospital SJRH: Saint John Regional Hospital DECRH: Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital URVH: Upper River Valley Hospital...
Financial barriers reduced for internationally educated nurses June 2, 2023 FREDERICTON (GNB) – The provincial government announced a new initiative today to reduce financial barriers for internationally educated nurses entering the health-care system. The five-year commitment will cover various costs associated with becoming eligible to work in the province for...
Mobile X-ray service extended to long-term care residents provincewide May 30, 2023 SAINT JOHN (GNB) – The Department of Health’s mobile X-ray service is being extended to long-term care residents across New Brunswick thanks to a $1.1 million investment by the provincial government. The services will be offered through the Extra-Mural Program...
Horizon is proud to be Accredited! May 25, 2023 Horizon received a 95 per cent compliance rate during Accreditation Canada survey, with surveyors commending work on critical action areas (HORIZON) – Following a thorough assessment by surveyors from Accreditation Canada, Horizon is pleased to announce all of its sites...
Hip replacement surgeries now being performed at Horizon’s Upper River Valley Hospital May 24, 2023 The availability of hip replacements, in addition to knee replacements, at Horizon’s Upper River Valley Hospital is increasing access to joint replacement surgeries in our province, helping reduce wait lists. Upper River Valley Hospital registered nurses (RN) Jennifer Callahan, left,...
New prenatal care program for pregnant individuals in the Fredericton area without a primary care provider May 23, 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. (FREDERICTON) – Horizon is launching a new prenatal care program...
Horizon thoracic surgeons complete Canada-first fluoroscopic navigation bronchoscopy using Illumisite technology May 18, 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 The thoracic surgery team at Horizon's Saint John Regional Hospital...
Labour and Birth Services resuming at Horizon’s Upper River Valley Hospital May 17, 2023 (WATERVILLE) – Labour and birth services at Horizon’s Upper River Valley Hospital (URVH) have resumed as planned, effective Wednesday, May 17 at 8 a.m. All pregnant individuals who would normally deliver their babies at URVH should proceed to this facility....