High-intensity interval theatre (HIIT) initiative to see Horizon complete up to 96 additional orthopaedic surgeries over next several months November 24, 2022 All New Brunswickers deserve accessible and quality health care, and this initiative is one example of how Horizon is committed to providing that every day. HORIZON – Members of Horizon Health Network (Horizon)’s Surgery Program are taking an innovative approach...
Horizon is asking the public to consider their health care options before presenting to an Emergency Department November 18, 2022 On November 19 and 20, there will be reduced capacity in Horizon Emergency Departments and residents are urged to consider other care options for non-urgent medical needs HORIZON - Due to critical staff shortages in Emergency Departments (EDs) across Horizon...
Reduced Emergency Department capacity at Horizon’s Miramichi Regional Hospital Friday through Tuesday November 17, 2022 (MIRAMICHI), – Horizon’s Miramichi Regional Hospital (MRH) Emergency Department (ED) will be operating at reduced capacity beginning at 3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 18 until 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 22, due to an unexpected shortage of available staff. The ED...
Horizon and Sussex community action group addresses ongoing health care challenges November 14, 2022 (HORIZON) – Horizon Health Network (Horizon), in partnership with community leaders in the Sussex area, have come together to find solutions to ensure accessible and sustainable health services in the Sussex area. The Sussex Health Centre (SHC) and Sussex and...
Labour and Birth Services resuming at Horizon’s Upper River Valley Hospital November 14, 2022 (WATERVILLE) – Labour and birth services at Horizon’s Upper River Valley Hospital (URVH) have resumed, effective Monday, Nov. 14 at 8 a.m. All pregnant individuals who would normally deliver their babies at URVH should proceed to this facility. Labour and...
Horizon’s Mobile Crisis Unit in Miramichi offering expanded hours of service November 10, 2022 (MIRAMICHI) – Horizon wishes to inform the public that its Mobile Crisis Unit (MCU) in the Miramichi area is offering expanded hours of service to better meet the needs of clients by improving access and client experience for this important...
Horizon’s Upper River Valley Hospital temporarily diverting services effective immediately November 7, 2022 (WATERVILLE) – Horizon’s Upper River Valley Hospital is temporarily diverting labour and birth services, effective immediately. Services will resume on Wednesday, Nov 16 at 8 a.m. All pregnant individuals who would normally deliver their babies at Horizon’s Upper River Valley...
Reduced Emergency Department capacity at Horizon’s Saint John Regional Hospital Saturday, Sunday November 4, 2022 (SAINT JOHN) – Horizon’s Saint John Regional Hospital (DECRH) Emergency Department (ED) will be operating at reduced capacity Saturday, Nov. 5 and Sunday, Nov. 6, due to an unexpected shortage of available staff. The ED will remain open for medical emergencies....
Horizon extends successful pilot to hire three more addictions and mental health social workers for emergency departments November 4, 2022 (HORIZON) – The addition of an addictions and mental health social worker in the Emergency Department (ED) at Horizon’s Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital has helped improve access to addiction and mental health services for over 1,900 patients since January...
Horizon introducing series of enhancements to Forensic Nurse Examiner services October 26, 2022 (HORIZON) – Horizon is introducing a series of strategic changes to its Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE) program which will help ensure consistent access and improved care for survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence. These measures were identified as...