Horizon’s latest Report to Our Communities highlights substantial progress made on critical action priorities Post FREDERICTON – Horizon is continuing to achieve positive results from a number of strategic transformation projects that are helping to improve the way we deliver health care services to our patients. Our third Report to Our Communities, which was shared at today’s Board meeting, highlights work that has taken place in recent months to address […]
Innovative youth substance use prevention pilot project launches in Saint John area Post Saint John is one of four New Brunswick locations selected as pilot site for Planet Youth, a prevention model which focuses on building a positive environment around youth to decrease substance use SAINT JOHN – Horizon Health Network (Horizon) is pleased to be part of a new collaborative, community-based youth substance use prevention pilot in […]
Self-referring mammography program announced Post FREDERICTON (GNB) – The provincial government is expanding its cancer screening program, allowing women aged 40-49 to self-refer for a mammogram. Breast cancer is the leading cause of death for women in that age group; they account for 17.5 per cent of all breast cancer deaths in Canada. While breast cancer is not as common […]
Virtual reality simulation helps train OR nurses in Horizon hospitals Post This initiative is one example of Horizon is providing New Brunswickers accessible and quality health care and a positive patient experience, as well as valuable professional development opportunities to help recruit and retain health care professionals (HORIZON) – Virtual reality simulators have been rolled out across four regional Horizon hospitals, allowing for new innovative ways to […]
Horizon’s 2022-23 Annual Report highlights improvements in critical action priority areas, balanced budget Post (HORIZON) – Horizon Health Network (Horizon) has released its Annual Report for the 2022-23 fiscal year, with highlights including a balanced financial position on regular operations and key improvements across several areas of the organization. The annual report provides an overview of Horizon’s accomplishments, challenges, and statistical and financial performance for the most recent fiscal […]
Financial barriers reduced for internationally educated nurses Post FREDERICTON (GNB) – The provincial government announced a new initiative today to reduce financial barriers for internationally educated nurses entering the health-care system. The five-year commitment will cover various costs associated with becoming eligible to work in the province for up to 300 nurses each year. “We have taken several steps to address our shortage […]
RHA community outreach teams collaborate to support shelter clients Post (HORIZON/VITALITÉ) – Outreach programs are being expanded to help shelter clients in Moncton and Saint John, thanks to collaboration from Vitalité and Horizon health networks. In Moncton, Vitalité’s Public Health and Addiction Mental Health services, Horizon’s Primary Health Care team, and the Salvus Clinic are coordinating their efforts to improve care for clients at shelters. […]
How social workers are helping patients in emergency departments get the care they need Post Social workers play a critical role in providing care to patients and clients in many care settings across Horizon. In the emergency departments (ED), they are helping patients by connecting them with resources in the community and intervening with cases to help avoid admission. Having social workers in Horizon EDs began with two projects […]
Horizon provides update on Critical Action Priorities Post Organization making significant progress, with more than 70 key projects initiated as meaningful work takes to improve access to services, patient flow, patient experience, and retention and recruitment of health care workers (HORIZON) – Horizon Health Network is very pleased to share its first ever Report to our Communities, which highlights the significant work taking […]
New online tool will allow loved ones to see patient’s surgery status in real time Post All New Brunswickers deserve accessible and quality health care and a positive patient experience, and this initiative is one example of how Horizon is committed to providing that every day (HORIZON) Wednesday, Feb. 8 2023 – Horizon, together with Service New Brunswick, is pleased to introduce a new online patient surgery tracker for patients who […]