High-intensity interval theatre (HIIT) initiative to see Horizon complete up to 96 additional orthopaedic surgeries over next several months November 24, 2022 All New Brunswickers deserve accessible and quality health care, and this initiative is one example of how Horizon is committed to providing that every day. HORIZON – Members of Horizon Health Network (Horizon)’s Surgery Program are taking an innovative approach...
Dr. Sarah Caines, Family Medicine Physician at Horizon’s Saint John Regional Hospital November 23, 2022 https://youtu.be/viU9eI-is6g Dr. Sarah Caines, a family medicine physician at Horizon’s Saint John Regional Hospital (SJRH) talks about why she loves the autonomy of working as a physician at the SJRH, but still has a team of care staff to rely...
Horizon’s pledge to nursing students and grads: Guaranteed employment November 22, 2022 Horizon’s Student Nurse Advancement Pledge (SNAP) provides nursing students with a seamless transition from student to nurse. Guaranteed employment is offered to all BScN/BN and Practical Nursing students and grads from any recognized college or university across Canada. Horizon will...
Horizon is asking the public to consider their health care options before presenting to an Emergency Department November 18, 2022 On November 19 and 20, there will be reduced capacity in Horizon Emergency Departments and residents are urged to consider other care options for non-urgent medical needs HORIZON - Due to critical staff shortages in Emergency Departments (EDs) across Horizon...
Reduced Emergency Department capacity at Horizon’s Miramichi Regional Hospital Friday through Tuesday November 17, 2022 (MIRAMICHI), – Horizon’s Miramichi Regional Hospital (MRH) Emergency Department (ED) will be operating at reduced capacity beginning at 3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 18 until 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 22, due to an unexpected shortage of available staff. The ED...
Erica, Family Medicine Registered Nurse Horizon’s Saint John Regional Hospital November 16, 2022 https://youtu.be/pd0xHA3g3Ug Erica is a Registered Nurse who works on the Family Medicine Unit at Horizon’s Saint John Regional Hospital (SJRH). “Saint John is a small, friendly vibrant city next to the Bay of Fundy. I grew up here and I...
Show your health care workers love by sending a Bravo! November 14, 2022 Horizon’s Bravo! program started in 2016 as a way for employees to recognize each other for their great work efforts. In 2019, it opened to the public so they could recognize staff. This year we celebrate six years of success...
Horizon and Sussex community action group addresses ongoing health care challenges November 14, 2022 (HORIZON) – Horizon Health Network (Horizon), in partnership with community leaders in the Sussex area, have come together to find solutions to ensure accessible and sustainable health services in the Sussex area. The Sussex Health Centre (SHC) and Sussex and...
Labour and Birth Services resuming at Horizon’s Upper River Valley Hospital November 14, 2022 (WATERVILLE) – Labour and birth services at Horizon’s Upper River Valley Hospital (URVH) have resumed, effective Monday, Nov. 14 at 8 a.m. All pregnant individuals who would normally deliver their babies at URVH should proceed to this facility. Labour and...
Horizon’s Mobile Crisis Unit in Miramichi offering expanded hours of service November 10, 2022 (MIRAMICHI) – Horizon wishes to inform the public that its Mobile Crisis Unit (MCU) in the Miramichi area is offering expanded hours of service to better meet the needs of clients by improving access and client experience for this important...