An increase in
#COVID19
cases and restrictions means high tension, but please remember to be kind to your health care providers. Thank you for understanding as we protect the safety of our patients, clients, staff, and communities.
In an effort to help reduce the risk of transmission of all respiratory viruses, masking will be required in Horizon hospitals in certain situations and settings starting tomorrow, October 4, 2023. For more details on the new masking guidance, visit:
(1/2)“Masking is an important part of reducing transmission of
#COVID19
, which is why at Horizon facilities masks continue to be required as we endeavor to keep our patients, visitors, & staff safe form
#COVID19
,” said Dr. Chase, a Horizon Infectious Disease Specialist.
Thank you, Moonshine Creek Distillery and Day & Ross, for the generous donation of 1,000 litres of alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Donations arrived at four Horizon hospitals this week.
#COVID19
Effective Oct. 30, 2023, masking will be required in all patient-facing/clinical areas of Horizon facilities, including hospitals, community health centres, clinics, addiction and mental health facilities, and any location where patient care takes place.
Horizon’s Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital is on high alert and prepared to receive any victims of this shooting, and help our community in any way needed.
#Fredericton
She received the shot from someone special: her mom, Nanette, a
#Horizon
Public Health nurse. Click here to read more about this mother-daughter-moment
Thank you, Moonshine Creek Distillery, for the generous donation of 1,000 litres of alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Donations arrived at four Horizon hospitals this week.
#COVID19
Congrats on 25 years of service, Dr. Allison Boyle and Dr. Michael Chandra. This husband and wife team are dedicated family physicians in
#Woodstock
, who also work at Horizon’s Upper River Valley Hospital. An incredible milestone!
Thank you for everything. 👏✨
Join us in welcoming Dr. Paul Atkinson as Horizon’s new medical director of Emergency Medicine for the
#SJ
area, effective July 15, 2020. In this role, he will be responsible for leading the Emergency Medicine team in the
#SJ
area.
Thank you to our province’s first-responders and health care providers, who serve, protect, and care for our citizens in a time of crisis. We support you and will work with you through these traumatic events.
@CityFredPolice
@RCMPNB
@AmbulanceNB_en
@CityFredFire
Health care workers in the
#SaintJohn
area attended the first COVID-19 vaccination clinic today at Horizon’s SJRH. Among those in the priority group were Erika Kinney, ICU nurse and Dr. Sohrab Lutchmedial, Interventional Cardiologist at the
#NB
Heart Centre.
More than 2,300 people attended Horizon’s BIGGEST vaccination clinic yet in
#SaintJohn
to receive their
#COVID19
vaccine – that’s the most appointments during one clinic to date! We captured this moment from the sky, check it out!
Today’s Wordle can help protect you against
#COVID19
.
It’s easy, get a boost! 💉💪
COVID-19 boosters are available for anyone 18+ and are an effective tool to prevent serious illness or hospitalization.
SAINT JOHN: Our team is working hard, and we love seeing so many Saint Johners rolling up their sleeves! We’re at Exhibition Park today, June 5 until 5:30 p.m. First dose COVID-19 vaccine walk-ins welcome from 11 – 5:30, no appointment necessary. This clinic is for everyone 18+.
It’s National Medical Laboratory Week and during the
#COVID19
pandemic, our labs remain one of the busiest services in our hospitals. Thank you for everything you do!
#labweek
📸taken in 2019 (before physical distancing requirements).
It’s come to our attention that members of the public are asking Horizon’s Public Health staff to falsify vaccination records. This is not OK. It is illegal, and our staff will not oblige.
Horizon is fortunate to have two PAs working in the Emergency Department at Horizon’s DECRH in Fredericton. They perform procedures and assist in traumas. PAs help with patient flow, reduce wait times, and increase patient access to care.
To reduce the number of people who wait in line unnecessarily for COVID-19 rapid screening kits, Horizon will begin notifying those in line when supplies are running low and predicting the end of the line based on the remaining supply of kits.
Help us welcome the
#NewYearsBaby
of 2023! Alexander was the first baby born in a Horizon facility at 10:28 a.m. at Horizon’s Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital in
#Fredericton
on Jan. 1, 2023. Welcome to the world, little one, and Happy New Year!
Attention: If you test positive for
#COVID19
using a rapid test, you must immediately isolate and book a PCR test. Your household should rapid test daily while you await your PCR test and results.
The Emergency Department at Horizon’s Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital in
#Fredericton
is experiencing critical staff shortages today, April 6. Priority will be given to trauma & critical care patients. Patients with non-urgent medical issues may experience long wait-times.
Meet Shyanne, who recently joined Horizon as an
#Indigenous
Patient Navigator (IPN) at Horizon’s Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital in
#Fredericton
.
It wouldn’t be Halloween without our tiniest patients celebrating in their adorable costumes!🐝🎣🦊
The nurses in the NNICU at Horizon’s The Moncton Hospital help make Halloween special for parents and families, dressing up their babies and taking photos. ❤️
We can confirm we have now treated five people with injuries from the refinery explosion at Horizon’s Saint John Regional Hospital and all five have been discharged.
Heads up for those living in the
#Fredericton
area! Those without a primary care provider can now book an appointment with a nurse practitioner five days a week with the expansion of Horizon’s Same Day Self Referral Program.
Horizon would like to clarify that we received four fatalities
and one trauma patient following the
#Fredericton
shooting at our Dr. Everett
Chalmers Regional Hospital.
🔊👏🎉Frederictonians let’s get’er done! We have a first dose COVID-19 walk-in vaccine clinic happening today from 1 – 8 p.m. Come see us at Brookside Mall and help NB on it’s
#PathToGreen
!
Take a look behind the scenes and check out what our staff experience when they come into work during
#COVID19
. This staff screening process is working to ensure the health and safety of our communities. 🙌❤️
Horizon’s Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital is currently treating multiple victims of today’s shooting in
#Fredericton
.
@CityFredPolice
will continue to release information.
Congrats to the surgical team at Horizon’s
#SaintJohn
Regional Hospital on completing their 100th surgery using the da Vinci surgical robotic technology purchased through the Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation.
There is still time to receive your first dose of the
#COVID19
vaccine TODAY in
#Fredericton
at Brookside Mall. Walk-ins welcome from 2 – 8 p.m. – no appointment necessary.
We’re currently treating two patients with non-life threatening injuries from the refinery explosion. Horizon’s Saint John Regional Hospital is running as usual today.
Congratulations to Dr. Colleen O’Connell, physiatrist, Medical Director & Research Chief at Horizon’s
@SCCRehab
who has been named Outstanding Healthcare Partner for 2021 by
@MD_Canada
Horizon offers its deepest condolences to the families involved in the shooting in
#Fredericton
. Our hearts go out to
@CityFredPolice
on the
loss of Constable Costello and Constable Burns. We are here for you & your
families in the wake of this tragic event
#FrederictonStrong
For now, all Horizon facilities will continue enforcing current safety measures, such as mask use and visitor restrictions, to ensure the safety of our patients, staff and visitors. Visit for the visitor guidelines.
An unforgettable morning at Horizon’s Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital in
#Fredericton
! Santa safely visited patients in the pediatric unit – kids and staff were delighted! 🎅🚒
Thank you to the 5th Canadian Division Support Base in Gagetown for organizing this special event.
Children in the Pediatrics Unit of
@HorizonHealthNB
Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital got a surprise visit from Santa Claus this morning! Thanks to the 5th Canadian Division Support Base in Gagetown for putting this awesome visit together!
Horizon has introduced mobile device charging stations in the emergency departments of Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital in
#Fredericton
,
#SaintJohn
Regional Hospital, The
#Moncton
Hospital, and
#Miramichi
Regional Hospital! 🔋
Calling all
#Woodstock
residents who are 55+! There is space available in our AstraZeneca
#COVID19
vaccine clinic on Tues. April 20. All clinics are by appointment only. Book your spot by Sunday evening here:
@Cyber_Murphy
@Gov_NB
@nb_covid_info
@PoPNB_kindness
Hello Ryan. We apologize for this. These are old versions that are not meant to be in circulation anymore. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We have alerted the right people, and they will no longer be handed out with the POCT kits.
🚨Calling all
#SaintJohn
residents who are 60+! We have availability in our COVID-19 vaccination clinic happening TODAY‼️ All clinics are by appointment only. Book your spot now here:
If you contact a Horizon staff member or physician and ask them to engage in fraudulent activity, you will be reported. Instead, consider doing the right thing to protect you and your community. Get vaccinated. Book an appointment here:
Remember: many individuals and organizations will be moving forward more slowly than others, so we need to be considerate of others’ situations and choices.
🎉We’re feeling fine on the
#Driveto75
! Way to roll up those sleeves,
#NB
. Congratulations on reaching the first major milestone, let’s keep it up! First and second dose appointments are available at Horizon clinics:
Today we remember the brave and inspirational Becca Schofield, whose simple request for acts of kindness resulted in good deeds across the globe.
#beccatoldmeto
@HeritageRancher
All staff must wear a mask if a patient chooses to wear one. If you are concerned about a staff member or physician not following this directive, we encourage you to contact our patient representatives. Click here for information on how to contact them:
Are you at least 12-years old and looking for a
#COVID19
vaccine? We have availability in TODAY’s clinic at the
#PerthAndover
Baptist Church (Pfizer) from 2 to 8 p.m. Walk ins welcome or book here:
We’re calling on NBers who have not received their first dose of the
#COVID19
vaccine! Our team is here this weekend to help achieve our
#PathToGreen
. Book now and discover walk-in options across the province here:
❗️Attention visitors: Effective today, Sept. 22, only those fully vaccinated against
#COVID19
will be permitted to visit patients in Horizon hospitals and health care facilities.
This does not apply to patients.
Horizon has
#COVID19
vaccination clinics for eligible groups in communities across
#NB
! We’re not only in the major cities! We have clinics in the
#Woodstock
,
#Harvey
and
#Boiestown
, plus many other communities. To view a full list, visit:
❗️Attention
#Fredericton
area residents❗️ Horizon has declared a
#COVID19
outbreak at Horizon’s Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital (DECRH), Stan Cassidy Centre for Rehabilitation and Veterans Health Unit.
Congratulations to Dr. Jennifer Russell on being recognized as Family Physician of the Year by the
@nbcfp_cmfnb
! Her leadership and tireless work through the COVID-19 pandemic make her well deserving of this honour. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Russell!
Dr. Dan Fletcher, of Horizon’s Harvey Health Centre, is challenging his colleagues across Horizon to show that health care isn't only about dealing with health issues once they arise, it's about prevention and physical and mental wellness.
The
#Moderna
and
#Pfizer
vaccines are both mRNA vaccines. Both were tested & approved for safety by Health Canada & will protect you from getting very sick. Share the
#VaxFacts
and encourage others to join
#TeamVaccine
on NBs
#PathToGreen
!
Southern New Brunswickers, let’s get’er done! We have first dose COVID-19 vaccine clinics open in your area on Monday, June 7. Come see us in
#Sussex
,
#StStephen
, or
#Quispamsis
. These clinics are by appointment only and open to residents 18+. Book here:
There is still time to receive your first dose of the
#COVID19
vaccine TODAY in
#Fredericton
at Brookside Mall. Walk-ins welcome from 2 – 8 p.m. – no appointment necessary. 👏👏
Staff in the lab at Horizon’s Saint John Regional Hospital are honouring those we lost and showing their support to Nova Scotia by wearing red today. ❤️
#WearRedFriday
#NovaScotiaStrong
At Horizon, sexual assault victims do not have to wait to be seen at the Emergency Department. They are immediately brought to a private room to be seen by a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner.
#metoo
We’re cheering for
#TeamCrawford
,
#NB
Women’s Curling Team in the 2022 Scotties Tournament of Hearts! The team’s lead is Horizon
#RN
Katie Forward.
When Katie’s not busy winning on a national stage, she is an RN at Horizon’s DECRH in
#Fredericton
. Let’s go Katie &
#TeamCrawford
They did it!!! Yes, although they still have one more RR game to play, NB's Team Crawford is headed to the playoff round at the 2022 Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Congratulations ladies, and coach Daryell, and best of luck going forward.
🚨🔊Calling all
#Fredericton
&
#Miramichi
residents who are 30+! We have availability in our COVID-19 vaccination clinics happening this week. There is space in Fredericton TODAY! All clinics are by appointment only. Book your spot now here:
Calling all
#SaintJohn
residents who are 40+! We have availability in our Moderna COVID-19 vaccination clinic happening Friday, May 14. All clinics are by appointment only. Book your spot now here:
ATTENTION! Horizon’s ED are experiencing critical staff shortages. Priority will be given to trauma and critical care patients. Patients with non-urgent medical issues may experience long wait-times.
Palliative care patient Robert married his fiancée of 49 years yesterday at Horizon’s
#SJRH
. Thank you to everyone who helped make this extraordinary day happen.
Due to an increased number of
#COVID19
cases among health care staff, Horizon has implemented a temporary closure of the Emergency Department at Horizon’s
#Sackville
Memorial Hospital (SMH).
Congratulations to Dr. Tim Christie for his contributions to anti-racism initiatives in our region and for his recent award, the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal (New Brunswick).
🔊Calling all
#SaintJohn
residents who are 50+! We have availability in our COVID-19 vaccination clinic happening TODAY. All clinics are by appointment only. Book your spot now here:
NOTICE: All patient visits are restricted within Horizon facilities.
No visitors are permitted within Horizon facilities to prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Meet Dr. Légaré, a
#cardiovascular
surgeon with the New Brunswick Heart Centre at Horizon’s
#SaintJohn
Regional Hospital where specialists provide access to Atlantic Canadians for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up cardiac care.
#WorldHeartDay
❤️
Emergency Departments in
#NewBrunswick
are experiencing high patient volumes. Horizon is asking the public to think about their options for receiving care before visiting an ED. Visit to help choose the best option for your care.
Horizon is deeply saddened by the recent passing of Dr. Sheldon Rubin. Thank you, Dr. Rubin for being a leader in the field of oncology. Your patients and colleagues will remember your dedication and passion for helping others.
💪🎉👏Let’s do this, Saint John! We have first dose COVID-19 walk-in availability TODAY and TOMORROW (June 9,10). If you received your vaccine prior to April 1, you can now book your 2nd dose. More details here:
Today Dr. El Helou successfully performed the first surgery in Canada to implant
@AbbottGlobal
new neuromodulation system and we filmed the entire procedure. Stay tuned for an in-depth look at the surgery and hear from the patient and staff involved.
@Elheloua
Effective Friday, Oct. 8 there will be NO VISITORS ALLOWED at Horizon hospitals and health care facilities. These changes are due to the high number of
#COVID19
transmissions and hospitalizations across
#NB
.
Great news for the Fredericton area! Horizon’s
#Fredericton
Downtown Community Health Centre is expanding services to include same-day, self-referral appointments with nurse practitioners.
#NationalNursingWeek
is May 11 to 17. Horizon nurses work in health care settings across the province, from hospitals to community health centres to mental health facilities. Thank you, nurses!
Horizon’s
#COVID19
Community Assessment Centres are set up to offer appointments for patients exhibiting mild to moderate symptoms of COVID-19. These centres will help reduce visits to our Emergency Departments and minimize the risk of disease transmission.
#NewBrunswickers
: you have been vaccinated, have followed Public Health guidance, and have done your part to help our health care system manage the
#COVID19
pandemic. Thank you for being there for your health care teams! ❤️
Horizon’s
#COVID19
Community Assessment Centres offer appointments for patients exhibiting mild to moderate symptoms of
#COVID19
. Appointments are provided through Tele-Care 811. These are not walk-in clinics.
📽️ Take a look at one of the centres here:
As
#NewBrunswick
enters its
#GreenPhase
Horizon’s current visitor guidelines will remain in place. The safety of staff and physicians, patients and clients, and visitors is our number one priority.
Our guidelines have successfully limited the risk in our facilities.
(1/2) Sending a thank-you to Jolly Farmer of Northampton, NB, for their lovely donation of flowers to the nursing staff of Horizon’s Upper River Valley Hospital (URVH).
Meet Dr. Pam Jarrett, a geriatrician with Horizon’s Collaborative Care – Seniors Health. Every day she cares for seniors with dementia and other chronic diseases and functional limitations that can be challenging for seniors & their family.
#SeniorsMonth
#nbhealth
New Brunswickers have been doing their part to
#flattenthecurve
when it comes to the spread of
#COVID19
, but we must remain focused on prevention, despite the low number of cases in
#NB
. Remain committed and remember: we are in this together
Kevin, a
#PhysicianAssistant
at Horizon and president of
@CAPA_ACAM
was recently recognized for providing exceptional care after a patient reached out about their positive experience.
Meet Dr. Emily Love, a palliative care physician at Horizon’s
#SaintJohn
Regional Hospital. It’s National Hospice
#PalliativeCare
Week and Dr. Love wants people to know palliative care encompasses a lot more than end-of-life care.
There is space available for those eligible to attend
#COVID19
vaccine clinics this week in Minto, Miramichi, Saint John, Boiestown, Fredericton & Florenceville-Bristol. All clinics are by appointment only! You must book ASAP to secure your spot here: