Horizon prepared to meet demand for health care services over the holidays, reminds public to choose best option for care Post (HORIZON) – With the holidays fast approaching and respiratory illnesses on the rise in our communities, Horizon Health Network (Horizon) has taken several steps to help ensure patients are able to continue to access the health care services they need. Horizon is also urging the public to do its part by becoming informed of the […]
PolyUnity’s 3D Printing Services Coming to Horizon Health Network Post Technology will improve access to health care resources for physicians and patients (HORIZON) – Horizon Health Network is launching a new, innovative project that will explore the use of PolyUnity Tech Inc.’s Additive-Manufacturing-as-a Service (AMaaS) solution to enhance patient care. This impactful partnership, announced today in Miramichi during Horizon’s regular Board meeting, will establish Horizon […]
Horizon’s 2023-24 Annual Report highlights commitment to improving the health care system through innovation and accountability Post (MIRAMICHI) – Horizon Health Network (Horizon) has released its 2023-24 Annual Report, highlighting the innovative solutions the organization is implementing to address New Brunswick’s complex health care challenges. “Like health care organizations across the country and around the world, Horizon faces issues that include an aging population, recruitment challenges, a high demand for accessible primary […]
Horizon’s Saint John Regional Hospital Recognized for Environmental Stewardship Post (SAINT JOHN) – Horizon’s Saint John Regional Hospital has again been nationally recognized for its commitment to energy efficiency and environmentally sustainable practices after winning a 2024 ENERGY STAR® award for Building of the Year—Hospital. The ENERGY STAR Canada awards recognize businesses and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to protecting the environment through superior […]
Horizon Health Network Cancer Survivorship Conference 2024 Page The Horizon Cancer Survivorship Conference is a clinical professional development/education event that will bring cancer care professionals, health care providers, survivorship advocates and Patient Experience Advisors together to share ideas and knowledge on cancer survivorship with a focus on transforming lives through cancer survivorship. We have invited an esteemed panel of speakers who will share […]
Horizon committed to action, collaboration to improve the health care experience for all New Brunswickers Post (HORIZON) – Horizon Health Network (Horizon) is committed to a number of initiatives to improve overcrowding in our hospitals and long wait times in our Emergency Departments (EDs). Over the holidays, our hospitals were not able to effectively respond to demands due to several compounding factors: “We understand the ED is sometimes the only place […]
“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 […]