Kyle McKee Bios Kyle is the Research Engagement Manager at Horizon Health Network, with a background in research coordination and engagement. He holds a Master of Science in Neuroscience from McGill University (2018). Prior to joining Horizon Health network, Kyle served as a Research Coordinator for two prominent research groups at Dalhousie University and Nova Scotia Health – […]
Report to Our Communities highlights progress, achievements and collaboration taking place across Horizon Post Report to Our Communities highlights progress, achievements and collaboration taking place across Horizon (HORIZON) – Horizon Health Network (Horizon) is making significant progress to action strategic improvements aimed at strengthening the recruitment and retention of health care workers, while delivering better access to services, improving the overall patient experience, and optimizing patient flow in our […]
More patients receiving hip and knee replacements sooner, as Horizon eliminates waitlist for patients waiting a year or more 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) – More New Brunswick patients are receiving hip and knee replacements sooner, as Horizon Health Network (Horizon) has eliminated the waitlist for eligible patients […]
Community Development Services There are more than 80 ongoing projects involving Horizon’s Community Development team. These projects stem from Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNAs). Our community developers are also leading or participating in approximately 50 active projects throughout Horizon as part of our organization’s plan to help improve health care in our province. Community Developers: Horizon has a network of Community Developers who work within […]
Horizon improving access to care by extending service at Fredericton Urgent Treatment Centre to three days a week Post (FREDERICTON) – Horizon Health Network (Horizon) is pleased to announce its Fredericton Urgent Treatment Centre will now be open to serve patients three days per week. Beginning this week, the facility will now be open on Tuesdays – in addition to Mondays and Wednesdays – including holidays, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. to better […]
Horizon implements strategies to improve Emergency Department wait times Post (HORIZON) – At Horizon Health Network’s four regional hospitals, wait times for Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) Level 3 patients (patients with urgent medical needs who may need to be admitted) are stabilizing to pre-holiday levels. As seasonal health pressures brought on by a rise in the transmission of respiratory illness in New Brunswick […]
Horizon’s latest Report to Our Communities highlights substantial progress made on critical action priorities Post FREDERICTON – Horizon is continuing to achieve positive results from a number of strategic transformation projects that are helping to improve the way we deliver health care services to our patients. Our third Report to Our Communities, which was shared at today’s Board meeting, highlights work that has taken place in recent months to address […]
Cancer Support Program Services Horizon Health Network is pleased to announce their endorsement of community cancer support programs in your local area. Community Cancer Support Programs play a crucial role in providing comprehensive support and resources to individuals and families affected by cancer, meeting participants in the community where they are. The programs are designed to offer emotional support, […]
Innovative youth substance use prevention pilot project launches in Saint John area Post Saint John is one of four New Brunswick locations selected as pilot site for Planet Youth, a prevention model which focuses on building a positive environment around youth to decrease substance use SAINT JOHN – Horizon Health Network (Horizon) is pleased to be part of a new collaborative, community-based youth substance use prevention pilot in […]
Self-referring mammography program announced Post FREDERICTON (GNB) – The provincial government is expanding its cancer screening program, allowing women aged 40-49 to self-refer for a mammogram. Breast cancer is the leading cause of death for women in that age group; they account for 17.5 per cent of all breast cancer deaths in Canada. While breast cancer is not as common […]