Sexual Health

SUSSEX AREA RESIDENTS:   A sexual health clinic for those without a primary care provider is available on the fourth Friday every month from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This RN-led clinic is BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, offering: Pap testing, breast exams, confidential STI testing, contraception counselling and assessment of sexual health concerns. Please call 506-432-3488 to […]

Healthy Learners in School

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)

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)

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 […]

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)

What is Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)? DBS is a treatment for Parkinson’s Disease (PD), Essential Tremor, and Dystonia. It can help certain patients better manage their symptoms when medications do not work well enough for a good quality of life. In this treatment, a mild electrical current is used to stimulate an area deep in […]

Community Development

There are more than 80 ongoing projects involving Horizon’s Community Development team. These projects stem from Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNAs). Our community developers are also leading or participating in approximately 50 active projects throughout Horizon as part of our organization’s plan to help improve health care in our province. Community Developers: Horizon has a network of Community Developers who work within […]

Cancer Support Program

Horizon Health Network is pleased to announce their endorsement of community cancer support programs in your local area. Community Cancer Support Programs play a crucial role in providing comprehensive support and resources to individuals and families affected by cancer, meeting participants in the community where they are. The programs are designed to offer emotional support, […]

Child and Youth Physical Rehabilitation Teams

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

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 […]