Sexual Health Services Healthy sexuality is about more than just sex. It’s about being who you truly are and loving who you want to love. It’s about having fulfilled, healthy relationships free from violence. It’s about celebrating life in all its uniqueness! And positive sexual health is essential to a person’s overall health and well being. The World […]
Healthy Learners in School Services Health and education are interdependent. While people commonly understand that higher education correlates with higher income which in turn leads to better health, research also suggest that better health can help people become more educated. Healthy children have increased ability to learn and develop the values, attitudes and skills necessary to be competent, effective and […]
Environmental Services (EVS) Services What is EVS? Horizon Health Network’s Environmental Services (EVS) team plays a critical role in keeping everyone safe. Our EVS workers support patient care by performing a variety of cleaning duties including: Cleaning throughout our facilities including floor surfaces, fixtures, furniture, equipment and washrooms; Disinfecting and cleaning rooms of discharged patients including making beds; Disinfecting […]
Health and Aging (Seniors Health) Services Welcome to the Horizon Health Network’s Health & Aging Network The Health & Aging Network is a diverse program that meets many of the major health needs of the older adult in an inpatient and outpatient environment. Our Network Programs target the older adult who has multiple interacting health problems. These problems can be related to medical […]
Child and Youth Physical Rehabilitation Teams Services In January of 2018, occupational therapists and physiotherapists providing rehabilitation services to children and youth were transitioned under the Integrated Service Delivery (ISD) model of care from the Extra Mural Program. These therapists help children and youth in the community who have physical and/or developmental challenges. This team strives to optimize participation in meaningful daily […]
Adult Oncology Nurse Navigation Program Services Facing cancer creates challenges. You and/or your loved one may be visiting one or more of our facilities to receive treatments and support from members of our team of health care professionals, as part of your cancer care journey. At Horizon, our clinical cancer care teams include oncologists, radiation oncologists, general practitioners in oncology, oncology registered nurses and […]
Estimated Emergency Department Wait Times Services If you or someone in your care has an urgent medical condition or is experiencing a health crisis, call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest Emergency Department immediately. Horizon Health Network’s estimated Emergency Department (ED) wait times are provided for general information only. All Canadian health care facilities use the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale […]
Recreation Therapy Services Horizon’s recreation therapists are health care professionals who work in hospital and outpatient services to improve, maintain, and prevent decline in a patient’s overall health, while enhancing their well-being and quality of life. Recreation therapists work with patients and their circle of care, to provide patient-centred care using leisure-based interventions. Recreation therapists provide supervision and […]
Occupational Therapy Services Who We Are Working with babies to seniors and everyone in between, Horizon’s dedicated Occupational Therapy (OT) team are problem solvers. Through their innovative and creative work, Horizon’s OT team demonstrates patient-centred care. Occupational therapists (OTs) work with patients whose physical and/or mental health interfere with their ability to do everyday things. OTs learn what is most […]