Horizon receives approval for ‘university hospital’ designations, strengthening regional collaboration in research and innovation to advance health care September 11, 2024 From left, Dr. Julie Copeland, Senior Associate Dean, Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick; Dr. Paul Atkinson, Professor Emergency Medicine, Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick/Horizon Health Network; Health Minister Bruce Fitch; Margaret Melanson, President and CEO, Horizon Health Network; Dr. Margot Burnell, Chief...
Saint John area patients now able to book Bloodwork and Specimen Collection appointments online September 11, 2024 (SAINT JOHN) – A new service will provide patients in the Saint John area with a new, easy, and modern way to book their own bloodwork and other specimen collection appointments. Horizon Health Network (Horizon) is excited to announce patients with...
Strategic masking reintroduced for Horizon facilities to reduce spread of respiratory illness August 29, 2024 (HORIZON) – Horizon wishes to inform the public that, 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...
Horizon provides update on plans to strengthen ED coverage at Sussex Health Centre August 28, 2024 (SUSSEX) – Horizon Health Network is making considerable progress in implementing a new, blended care model at the Sussex Health Centre (SHC) designed to enhance the coverage and services provided in the emergency department (ED). Horizon leaders were in Sussex...
Horizon Childcare Pilot Program to Launch in Support of Health Care Worker Retention August 20, 2024 (SAINT JOHN and FREDERICTON) - Horizon Health Network, in partnership with the Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation and the Chalmers Foundation, is excited to launch a new childcare pilot program for Horizon staff and physicians, in response to the increased...
Horizon launches patient experience survey August 9, 2024 (HORIZON) – We’re listening! Horizon is implementing an ongoing patient experience survey to obtain real-time feedback from patients accessing care within Horizon facilities. Patients who have visited an Emergency Department, Urgent Care Centre or have been discharged after staying at...
Report to Our Communities highlights progress, achievements and collaboration taking place across Horizon August 8, 2024 (HORIZON) – Horizon Health Network (Horizon) is making progress to action strategic improvements while remaining accountable and transparent. Horizon continues to strategically approach the recruitment and retention of health care workers, while improving access to services that prioritize optimizing patient...
Horizon Health Network and EM/ANB Inc. partner to increase access for unattached patients to primary health care in Zone 3 (Fredericton area) August 8, 2024 (FREDERICTON) – A pilot project between Horizon Health Network (Horizon) and EM/ANB Inc., will improve access to primary care for unattached patients in the Fredericton area using a collaborative integrated service delivery model and leveraging each partner’s mandate and area...
Cleanliness – July 2024 August 8, 2024 HospitalsNHS/first audit scores Emergency DepartmentVisual AuditsEmergency Dept. July 2024NHS/first audit scores Patient Care UnitVisual AuditsPatient Care Units July 2024TMH92%91%94%94%SJRH98%99%96%92%DECRH97%99%97%96%URVH93%98%97%94%MRH93%89%93%96% Legend TMH: The Moncton Hospital SJRH: Saint John Regional Hospital DECRH: Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital URVH: Upper River Valley Hospital...