Dr. Pamela Jarrett appointed to federal Ministerial Advisory Board (MAB) on Dementia June 21, 2023 MAB provides advice on the implementation of the national dementia strategy Dr. Pamela Jarrett (OTTAWA) - According to the latest national data, in Canada, almost 474,000 people aged 65 and older have been diagnosed with dementia, including Alzheimer's disease. Organizations...
Access to MRI streamlined through assessment at NB-ISAEC June 12, 2023 When Susan Mean started experiencing lower back pain in September 2022, she thought it was simply sciatica (pain that travels along the sciatic nerve from the lower back down through the hips and legs) and figured it would go away....
Significant improvements to CT scan access and wait times for Emergency Department patients at Horizon’s The Moncton Hospital June 8, 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 (MONCTON) – A reduction in delays and length of stay...
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...