Help prevent the flu! December 19, 2022 Here’s what you should know about the flu vaccine The 2022-2023 influenza (flu) vaccine is free and available to all New Brunswickers! As we all work to reduce the spread of illness this cold and flu season, it’s important to...
Statement from Interim President & CEO Margaret Melanson regarding deaths of patients while awaiting care in the ED December 16, 2022 HORIZON - As a follow-up to our news conference on Wednesday and subsequent media coverage, I wanted to provide further information on how Horizon responds to and records unexpected deaths, specifically in our emergency departments (ED). Firstly, I must start...
RHA CEOs and Trustees acknowledge challenges in health care system, have positive outlook thanks to continuous improvements led by staff and physicians December 14, 2022 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...
Total knee replacement surgeries now available in Waterville December 12, 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 - The surgical team at Horizon’s Upper River Valley Hospital (URVH) in Waterville is...
Horizon’s Sackville Memorial Hospital Emergency Department temporarily closed Saturday, Dec. 10 December 9, 2022 SACKVILLE – Horizon wishes to advise the public that due to a shortage of available physicians, the Emergency Department (ED) at Horizon’s Sackville Memorial Hospital (SMH) will be temporarily closed on Saturday, Dec. 10. The ED will close at 4...
Emergency Department at Horizon’s Sackville Memorial Hospital closed THIS AFTERNOON December 8, 2022 (SACKVILLE) – Due to sudden shortage of physician coverage, the emergency department at Horizon’s Sackville Memorial Hospital is closed for the afternoon today, Thursday, Dec. 8. The emergency department will open as usual at 8 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 9. Emergency care will...
Dr. Forbes – Chief, Department of Anesthesiology December 7, 2022 https://youtu.be/fGLmWTADxR0 The year-round activities for families and beautiful scenery are just some of the things Dr. Stewart Forbes, Chief of Anesthesia at Horizon’s The Moncton Hospital (TMH), loves about living in Moncton. “A big driver for me to come and...
Cleanliness – November 2022 December 5, 2022 HospitalsNHS/first audit scores Emergency DepartmentVisual AuditsEmergency Dept. November 2022NHS/first audit scores Patient Care UnitVisual AuditsPatient Care Units November 2022TMH55.3%93%70%93%SJRH87.3%100%63%96%DECRH68.3%100%78.8%96%URVH87%100%85%97%MRH65%70%95% Legend TMH: The Moncton Hospital SJRH: Saint John Regional Hospital DECRH: Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital URVH: Upper River Valley Hospital...
Horizon launches an online engagement platform to hear patients’ and communities’ voices December 2, 2022 (HORIZON) – Horizon Health Network (Horizon) values the voice of our patients and communities in the planning and delivery of our health care services and wants to hear from the public on how we can improve the patient experience. To...