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....
Horizon reports significant recruitment gains in 2022-23; hundreds more staff providing care throughout health care system May 17, 2023 (HORIZON) – Horizon successfully recruited nearly 2,400 employees during the 2022-23 fiscal year, representing a net gain of 550 more health care professionals who are providing safe and quality care for patients, increasing access to services, and supporting our current...
Horizon’s Upper River Valley Hospital temporarily diverting labour and birth services May 12, 2023 (WATERVILLE) – Labour and birth services will be temporarily unavailable at Horizon’s Upper River Valley Hospital (URVH) beginning at 4 p.m. on Monday, May 15 until Wednesday, May 17 at 8 a.m. All pregnant individuals who would normally deliver their...
Virtual consultations now available for patients seeking urgent mental health care in Horizon Emergency Departments May 10, 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. (HORIZON) – Patients with mental distress who present to a...
Horizon removes continuous masking requirement May 8, 2023 (HORIZON) – Effective today, the continuous use of face masks will no longer be required in Horizon hospitals and health care facilities, with a few exceptions. The exceptions are: Oncology units or clinics. Oncology patients are not required to wear a...
Cleanliness – April 2023 May 8, 2023 HospitalsNHS/first audit scores Emergency DepartmentVisual AuditsEmergency Dept. April 2023NHS/first audit scores Patient Care UnitVisual AuditsPatient Care Units April 2023TMH55.3%89%70%94%SJRH87.3%98%63%93%DECRH68.3%97%78.8%96%URVH87%87%85%93%MRH65%89%70%93% Legend TMH: The Moncton Hospital SJRH: Saint John Regional Hospital DECRH: Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital URVH: Upper River Valley Hospital...
“Small things can make a big difference”: Horizon physiotherapists and occupational therapists help hospitalized patients get home faster May 5, 2023 From left to right, physiotherapist Justin Saulnier, occupational therapist Michelle Goguen, and Tara Mann, manager of Physiotherapy Services for Horizon's Moncton area. Tara Mann, a Horizon physiotherapist, and the Manager of Physiotherapy Services and Julie Lawson, Manager of occupational and recreation therapy...