“It’s a hidden gem… that’s what patients have been calling it”: Horizon’s Queens North Community Health Centre continues to move to the beat of Minto and its surrounding communities Post In Minto, the Queens North Community Health Centre’s (QNCHC) variety of health services has continued to be popular amongst its residents over the years. It is one of several Horizon facilities with a special mandate to tailor its health care services to the unique needs of each community. Isabel Camp is the facility manager of […]
Mental Wellness Phone Lockscreens Page We designed some special lock screens for your phone – little reminders to take a breath, drink water, and embrace the imperfections of life! Need more than a gentle reminder on your lock screen? We have various resources to help including Tele-Care, Kids Help Phone, Gambling Info Line, Mobile Crisis Units, 211 Live Help Line, […]
Nearly 2,000 health care professionals join Horizon so far this fiscal year Post (HORIZON) – Horizon is continuing to make significant progress with the recruitment and retention of health care workers in New Brunswick, with 1,928 physicians, nursing staff and other health care professionals joining our organization so far this fiscal year. “Our success in recruitment can largely be attributed to innovative and aggressive efforts by our Talent […]
New Urgent Treatment Centre in Fredericton to improve access to primary health care for non-life-threatening medical needs Post Horizon’s Fredericton Urgent Treatment Centre will provide improved access and a better experience for patients suffering from non-life-threatening medical needs FREDERICTON – Patients in the Fredericton area now have improved access to primary health care, thanks to the opening of a new community-based clinic for non-life-threatening medical needs. Horizon’s Fredericton Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) has […]
Visitor Guidelines at Hospitals and Health Care Facilities Page Strategic masking reintroduced for Horizon facilities to reduce spread of respiratory illness Effective Sept. 3, 2024, all health care workers, patients, social visitors and designated support persons (DSPs) will be required to wear a medical grade face mask in all patient-facing/clinical areas in all of our facilities. Click here for details. Horizon is committed to […]
Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNAs) Page What is a CHNA? A CHNA is a process co-created with community that gives Horizon the ability to connect with local people to better understand their most important health needs. CHNAs offer many benefits. Over the years, we have heard from many who have participated in past CHNAs and here are some of the benefits […]
Community Star Award recipients shine for their work creating healthy communities Post Three organizations and one individual are this year’s recipients of the New Brunswick Community Star Award, for their tremendous work in promoting healthy alternatives to addictive behaviours in their communities. This year’s recipients are Dr. Jeffrey Hans, Youth QUEST Central, the John Howard Society, and Fresh Start Services for Women. “The work these recipients are […]
RHA CEOs and Trustees acknowledge challenges in health care system, have positive outlook thanks to continuous improvements led by staff and physicians Post FREDERICTON – The trustees and Presidents and Chief Executive Officers of the two regional health authorities are reporting positively on the progress made in recent months across New Brunswick’s health care system, in spite of significant challenges arising from the health care crisis and workforce shortages. At a press conference held on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, in […]
Age-inclusive health care – Are you ageist? Post By: Melanie Bower, Education, Engagement & Communications Manager, Collaborative Care Seniors Health, Horizon Health Network. This article aims to bring increased awareness of ageism, how it operates, and how we can begin to address it. New Brunswick’s older adult population is growing fast. Seniors currently make up 22.8 per cent of our population, and by […]
Licenced Counselling Therapist Candidate hired, increasing access to therapy in primary health care facilities Post Danielle, a Licensed Counselling Therapist Candidate (LCT-C) based out of Horizon’s Fredericton Northside Community Health Centre, recently started her new role and is passionate about making a difference in the community. The LCT-C is a new Horizon role focused on delivering one-at-a-time therapy to New Brunswickers. One-at-a-time therapy is a one-time therapy session offered by […]