New partnership to help patients struggling with addictions Post SAINT JOHN (GNB) – A funding partnership will result in $3.8 million going toward upgrades at three units used in the delivery of detoxification and rehabilitation programs at Ridgewood Addiction Services in Saint John. The provincial government, Horizon Health Network and the Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation are each contributing $1.27 million. “Feeling safe and […]
Take a look inside the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with a Horizon RN Post Sarah is a registered nurse (RN) in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NNICU) at Horizon’s Saint John Regional Hospital (SJRH). She’s been an RN for 10 years, spending the last four with the hospital’s tiniest and most vulnerable patients. We asked Sarah some questions about the NNICU to help patients and families better understand the […]
Atlantic provinces form clinical trials network Post SAN DIEGO (GNB) – New Brunswick is joining its regional counterparts in creating the Atlantic Clinical Trials Network, which aims to boost research and innovation, create new health-care opportunities, and position the region as a world leader in clinical trials. The announcement was made today at the BIO International Convention in San Diego, the world’s […]
Donaldo Canales Bios Dr. Donaldo Canales serves as the lead methodology reviewer of all protocols submitted to Horizon’s Human Research Protection Program (HRPP). In this role, he ensures that submitted research protocols are methodologically sound, scientifically valid, and feasible. In addition to HRPP reviews, Dr. Canales provides methodological/statistical consultation to Horizon clinicians and researchers. His research background is in applied forensic psychology, and […]
Pediatric Services Page What are the Pediatric Services Pediatrics at the SCCR consists of two specialized services: Both services provide on site (at SCCR), outpatient and outreach (off site) services. The Neuromotor Team provides inpatient care which is at the discretion of the Physiatrist. Services are offered in both official languages (English and French) and are accessible to children from […]
Recreation Therapy Services Horizon’s recreation therapists are health care professionals who work in hospital and outpatient services to improve, maintain, and prevent decline in a patient’s overall health, while enhancing their well-being and quality of life. Recreation therapists work with patients and their circle of care, to provide patient-centred care using leisure-based interventions. Recreation therapists provide supervision and […]
Occupational Therapy Services Who We Are Working with babies to seniors and everyone in between, Horizon’s dedicated Occupational Therapy (OT) team are problem solvers. Through their innovative and creative work, Horizon’s OT team demonstrates patient-centred care. Occupational therapists (OTs) work with patients whose physical and/or mental health interfere with their ability to do everyday things. OTs learn what is most […]
Clinical Nutrition Services No matter what your nutrition concern, illness, injury, or medical condition, the Horizon Health Network Clinical Nutrition team is here to help. Our dietitians work with you to offer expert advice on ways that food can help improve your overall health and wellness. In the hospital, clinical nutrition technicians help patients overcome any basic barriers […]