Patients using SeamlessMD app now have access to reliable, clinician-approved AI support October 22, 2026 Cardiac, surgical, and maternity patients using SeamlessMD can now benefit from an AI feature improving accessibility of information, resources, and support (HORIZON) – Horizon Health Network (Horizon) is offering enhanced support for patients using the SeamlessMD app with the launch...
Central booking phone number for blood and specimen collection in Saint John and surrounding areas changing Oct. 26 October 21, 2026 (SAINT JOHN) – The central booking phone number for blood and specimen collection appointments in the Saint John and surrounding areas is changing on Monday, Oct. 26. To book, cancel, or reschedule an appointment, patients will call 1-833-482-0774. This...
New Family Health Team brings greater stability to primary care in Woodstock October 16, 2026 (WOODSTOCK) – A new Family Health Team in Woodstock is helping to ensure more patients can access and remain connected to primary care by stabilizing existing patient rosters, preventing patient unattachment, and supporting future growth. Horizon Health Network (Horizon) received...
Horizon initiative sparks national change in malnutrition coding, leading to improved patient outcomes October 8, 2026 By allowing registered dietitians to code for malnutrition, there is less risk of cases going unreported or untreated, leading to more accurate reporting and better care What started as an internal initiative led by Horizon’s Clinical Nutrition team has led...
Horizon extends virtual emergency care at Grand Manan and Charlotte County hospitals September 29, 2026 Extension of Teladoc Health Canada partnership builds on proven patient outcomes and improved access to rural emergency care (GRAND MANAN/CHARLOTTE COUNTY) – Horizon Health Network (Horizon) is extending its virtual emergency care partnership with Teladoc Health Canada (Teladoc) at Horizon’s...
Moncton West Family Health Team will connect every resident and eliminate wait for care September 29, 2026 $4.1M provincial investment establishes first family health team designed to provide immediate access while securing long-term primary care (MONCTON) – A $4.1 million provincial investment has enabled Horizon Health Network (Horizon) to establish a new family health team in Moncton...
Horizon brings team-based care to Hampton, ensuring every resident will get a primary care provider September 22, 2026 $2.2M investment also helps establish the region’s first dedicated allied health centre to support patients throughout Hampton, Quispamsis, and Rothesay (HAMPTON) – A $2.2 million provincial investment has enabled Horizon Health Network (Horizon) to bring collaborative care to Hampton and...
Robotic surgery program continues to expand at Horizon’s The Moncton Hospital September 21, 2026 Growing program enables surgical teams to perform increasingly complex procedures through a minimally invasive approach (MONCTON) – Patients at Horizon’s The Moncton Hospital (TMH) are benefiting from an expanding robotic surgery program that enables surgical teams to perform increasingly complex...
Masking reintroduced in patient-facing areas in Horizon facilities to reduce spread of respiratory illness September 8, 2026 (HORIZON) – Effective Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, all health care workers, patients, social visitors, and designated support persons (DSPs) will be required to wear a medical grade face mask in all patient-facing/clinical areas in all of our facilities. While respiratory...
‘You gave me my life back’: Custom 3D-printed implant helps patient regain her mobility September 3, 2026 Kim Webb-Simpson rides one of her horses. Kim Webb-Simpson was only the second patient in the province to undergo the procedure performed by orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jacob Matz Two years after receiving a custom 3D-printed ankle bone, Kim Webb-Simpson is...