Horizon’s The Moncton Hospital breaks ground for its new two-storey Coronary Care Unit August 21, 2023 MONCTON – Construction has begun on a new $56 million Coronary Care Unit (CCU) at Horizon’s The Moncton Hospital, which will enhance cardiac care delivery for patients across the region. Once completed, the opening of this new CCU in Moncton will...
Technology & Innovation Connect Patients with Primary Care Provider at Tobique Valley Community Health Centre August 16, 2023 A technological transformation is underway at Horizon’s Tobique Valley Community Health Centre (TVCHC), reshaping the way people receive primary care. Dr. Moheb Zaki, in collaboration with dedicated nursing staff and under the guidance of Dr. Ash McLellan, Medical Director for...
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...
Cleanliness – July 2023 August 7, 2023 HospitalsNHS/first audit scores Emergency DepartmentVisual AuditsEmergency Dept. July 2023NHS/first audit scores Patient Care UnitVisual AuditsPatient Care Units July 2023TMH55.3%92%70%95%SJRH87.3%92%63%93%DECRH68.3%99%78.8%97%URVH87%98%85%96%MRH65%98%70%96% Legend TMH: The Moncton Hospital SJRH: Saint John Regional Hospital DECRH: Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital URVH: Upper River Valley Hospital...
Horizon nurse excited to see changes to insulin pump coverage August 4, 2023 Thanks in part to the passion of a Horizon registered nurse (RN), more New Brunswickers have coverage of insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors through the New Brunswick Insulin Pump Program (NBIPP). Marilyn Heighton has been working as a nurse...
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...