Horizon’s Report to Our Communities: Advancing strategic priorities amid ongoing system pressures Post Primary care expansion and innovation drive improvements (HORIZON) – Horizon Health Network’s (Horizon’s) latest Report to Our Communities highlights meaningful progress in transforming health care across the organization, while acknowledging systemic challenges and the collaboration needed to address them. The update outlines key advancements in Horizon’s 2025–2030 Strategic Plan, Transforming Health Care Through Innovation, and […]
New Mobile Crisis Response initiative launches in Greater Moncton Post Car 67 pairs a social worker with an RCMP officer for first-in-New Brunswick pilot (MONCTON) – Horizon Health Network (Horizon) and Vitalité Health Network (Vitalité), in collaboration with Codiac Regional RCMP, have announced the launch of Car 67, a new Mobile Crisis Response Services initiative designed to provide early, compassionate support to strengthen community wellbeing. […]
Horizon reminds New Brunswickers of care options this holiday season Post (HORIZON) – As the holiday season approaches, Horizon Health Network (Horizon) wants to ensure New Brunswickers know where to turn when health concerns arise. With respiratory illnesses circulating in our communities and many health care providers on reduced hours during the holidays, emergency departments (EDs) typically experience increased patient volumes and longer wait times. By […]
Youth psychiatry unit being added to Saint John hospital Post SAINT JOHN (GNB) – The government is committing $6.3 million for the construction of an in-patient psychiatry unit for children and youth at the Saint John Regional Hospital. There are currently no such beds in the Saint John area. As a result, young patients who must be hospitalized for psychiatric needs are being admitted to […]
Horizon officially launches menopause-inclusive workplace initiative Post (HORIZON) – Horizon Health Network (Horizon) is pleased to announce that it is the first health care organization in Atlantic Canada, and among the first in Canada, to join the Menopause Foundation of Canada’s (MFC’s) national Menopause Works Here campaign. An official campaign kick-off event in Fredericton held earlier today featured a panel discussion and […]
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 […]
For Patients Page FAMILY HEALTH TEAMS Horizon is establishing Family Health Teams across the province to improve access to primary care. By 2030, we aim to have all New Brunswickers who live in areas served by Horizon attached to a Family Health Team in their community. Looking for a primary care provider? Sign up for the provincial registry […]
Progress Tracker Page We know how important access to primary care is, and that New Brunswickers want clear, up-to-date information about what’s happening in their communities. This page provides an overview of progress, along with detailed updates on each Family Health Team, making it easier to stay informed every step of the way. As work continues, this page […]