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...
Information regarding Moncton detox unit temporary closure July 18, 2023 MONCTON - The inpatient addiction (detox) unit in Moncton (125 Mapleton Rd.) is temporarily unavailable due to an ongoing shortage of available nursing staff. This temporary change was in effect from Monday, July 3. Important information : Existing clients can...
Cleanliness – June 2023 July 10, 2023 HospitalsNHS/first audit scores Emergency DepartmentVisual AuditsEmergency Dept. June 2023NHS/first audit scores Patient Care UnitVisual AuditsPatient Care Units June 2023TMH55.3%95%70%95%SJRH87.3%95%63%93%DECRH68.3%84%78.8%95%URVH87%100%85%97%MRH65%96%70%95% Legend TMH: The Moncton Hospital SJRH: Saint John Regional Hospital DECRH: Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital URVH: Upper River Valley Hospital...
A patient’s experience at the Stan Cassidy Center for Rehabilitation July 7, 2023 We know our physicians & staff are amazing, but to hear it from our patients is even sweeter! Mohammad E. Mohammadi shared his gratitude for Dr. Chris Embree, Dominique, Brittany, JoAnn, Chelsea, Allison, and all the nurses who cared for...
New regional health authority boards named June 30, 2023 FREDERICTON (GNB) – The boards of the province’s two regional health authorities were announced today by Health Minister Bruce Fitch. Tom Soucy has been named chair of the Vitalité Health Network. Carol Reimer has been named chair of the Horizon...