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 […]
Horizon Facility closures due to flooding in Moncton and Saint John Post (HORIZON) – Due to flooding, the following Horizon facilities will be closed today: Addiction and Mental Health Services on Duke Street in Saint John; and Addiction and Mental Health Services on Albert Street in Moncton. Note – this facility is closed until at least noon and will reassess at that time. Walk-in services will not be […]
Horizon partners with ThriveNB to help our newly recruited Internationally Educated Nurses settle into their communities Post Akhila and her family moved from India to Sackville, NB, in October. Moving to a new country is never easy, but thanks to the new partnership between Horizon and ThriveNB, Akhila’s move was seamless. ThriveNB is an organization with the goal of helping newcomers settle in the province. Horizon has officially partnered with them to […]
Single-session therapy program extended to youth sees 72 per cent drop in waitlist Post Did you know? Horizon offers one-at-a-time therapy or single-session therapy in all four regions we serve. Single-session services are providing rapid access to needed care and reducing waitlists for mental health care, which is good news for New Brunswick’s children, youth and families. Between May and December of 2022, the number of youth under 18 […]
Adult Oncology Nurse Navigation Program Services Facing cancer creates challenges. You and/or your loved one may be visiting one or more of our facilities to receive treatments and support from members of our team of health care professionals, as part of your cancer care journey. At Horizon, our clinical cancer care teams include oncologists, radiation oncologists, general practitioners in oncology, oncology registered nurses and […]
Total knee replacement surgeries now available in Waterville Post 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 improving access for orthopedic surgery patients who have been waiting for new knees. Starting this […]
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Program to improve patient surgical experience Post (HORIZON) – Horizon Health Network (Horizon) is now offering a program that will help patients become strong before surgery and recover safely and return home as soon as possible after surgery. Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) is a standardized patient-centered approach to surgery that encourages patients to be an active participant in their surgical journey. […]