Preparing for… Page This section offers practical advice to help you prepare for your upcoming visit to a Horizon facility. For hospital and health centre phone and fax numbers, visit our Facilities page. For phone and fax numbers for services (including Public Health and Addiction and Mental Health Services), visit our Services page. […]
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 […]
Crystal Methamphetamine (Crystal Meth) Page Crystal Methamphetamine use is on the rise in New Brunswick communities, causing devastating effects on the health and safety of individuals who live in them. Crystal meth use, and its wider effects are felt in many communities throughout North America. […]
Privacy Page Personal Health Information and Privacy The New Brunswick Personal Health Information Privacy and Access Act (the PHIPAA), protects the privacy of your personal health information, including information about you maintained by Horizon Health Network. Under this Act, you have certain rights and choices regarding how this information is used and disclosed. As a custodian of your personal […]
Nurse Practitioners (NP) Services Nurse practitioners are primary health care providers who can look after all your health care needs. Who are nurse practitioners? Nurse Practitioners are registered nurses who have completed a nurse practitioner program in primary health care and have advanced knowledge, skills and clinical expertise. They are licensed to practice through the Nurses Association of New Brunswick […]
Palliative Care Services Palliative care enhances the quality of life of people who have a life-limiting illness. It does this by preventing and relieving suffering. In addition to helping the patient, palliative care helps a family cope during their loved one’s illness and death, and during the grief process Horizon provides comprehensive palliative care services throughout New Brunswick […]