SOAR: Support Opportunities and Assistance for Research Page Advancing Research, Improving Care The SOAR (Support Opportunities and Assistance for Research) program provides dedicated research support to Horizon-affiliated clinicians and staff. Our experienced team specializes in quantitative and qualitative research methods, clinical research administration, and knowledge translation, ensuring high-quality research that directly improves patient care. Our Vision We empower researchers by providing expertise, resources, […]
Catherine Kennedy Bios Catherine is a board-certified Music Therapist with six years of experience primarily in community mental health and geriatrics. In her music therapy work, she strives to build meaningful connections through music, using it as a bridge to support emotional well-being. Catherine takes a person-centered, collaborative approach, tuning in to the unique needs of the environment […]
Alisha D’Souza Bios Alisha is a Registered Art Therapist having received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Fine Arts from St. Thomas University. She has recently graduated from the Toronto Art Therapy Institute and hit the ground running, advocating for art therapy in New Brunswick. Her art therapy is rooted in mind- body connectedness, holistic approaches, and […]
Horizon receives Atlantic Canada’s Top Employers designation for the second year in a row Post (HORIZON) – Horizon Health Network (Horizon) has once again been named one of Atlantic Canada’s Top Employers thanks to its dedicated team of staff and physicians who go above and beyond to care for New Brunswickers. Horizon first received this designation in 2024. “We are incredibly honoured to once again be on the list of employers recognized […]
Horizon’s Report to Our Communities highlights significant progress on access, patient flow, and bold primary care strategy Post (HORIZON) – Horizon continues to deliver on its commitment to patient-centred care through further improvements to access and enhancements to patient flow and overall patient experience. The seventh edition of Horizon’s Report to Our Communities highlights organizational progress from October 1 to December 31, 2024, emphasizing transparency, accountability, and innovation. Since Horizon’s last update in […]
Horizon’s Report to Our Communities highlights advancements in transformative care, showcasing progress, achievements and collaboration Post (HORIZON) – Horizon Health Network (Horizon) is advancing care through innovative solutions and a patient-first approach to meet the evolving needs of New Brunswickers. Horizon continues to identify and deliver patient-centred solutions that prioritize access to care, while improving and optimizing patient flow and experience. The sixth edition of Horizon’s Report to Our Communities highlights […]
Report to Our Communities highlights progress, achievements and collaboration taking place across Horizon Post (HORIZON) – Horizon Health Network (Horizon) is making progress to action strategic improvements while remaining accountable and transparent. Horizon continues to strategically approach the recruitment and retention of health care workers, while improving access to services that prioritize optimizing patient flow, enhancing the overall patient experience. Horizon’s Report to Our Communities showcases the achievements of […]
Kathleen Buchanan Bios Kathleen Buchanan is the Clinical Executive Director for Horizon Health Network’s Addiction and Mental Health Program. Kathleen joined Horizon in 2011 as a Patient Safety Consultant and in 2015 moved into a leadership role with Addiction and Mental Health Services where she managed ER Mental Health, Mobile Crisis Units, Flexible Assertive Community Treatment (FACT), and […]
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Services What is Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)? DBS is a treatment for Parkinson’s Disease (PD), Essential Tremor, and Dystonia. It can help certain patients better manage their symptoms when medications do not work well enough for a good quality of life. In this treatment, a mild electrical current is used to stimulate an area deep in […]