Horizon Health Network
Horizon Health Network
| Type | Health Care |
|---|---|
| Founded | September 1, 2008 |
| Key people | President & CEO Dr. John Dornan [1] Minister of Health Board of Directors |
| Industry | Health care |
| Employees | 13,000 (2010) |
Horizon Health Network is one of two health authorities in the Canadian province of New Brunswick, the other being Vitalité Health Network. It was established by the provincial government on September 1, 2008 through the merger of several health authorities.
Horizon Health Network delivers medical care on behalf of the Government of New Brunswick to the central and southern portions of the province through 12 hospitals and 28 health centres/clinics while providing a variety of programs and services. It is headquartered in Fredericton, New Brunswick.
Hospitals
Horizon Health Network operates 12 hospitals across New Brunswick, including the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital in Fredericton and the Saint John Regional Hospital in Saint John.
Former health authorities
Horizon Health Network was established through the merger of several health authorities, including the South-East Regional Health Authority, River Valley Health, Atlantic Health Sciences Corporation, and Miramichi Regional Health Authority.
Quick facts
- Horizon Health serves the province of New Brunswick but also provides referral services for part of northeastern Nova Scotia (Cumberland County) as well as Prince Edward Island.
- It is one of the largest employers in New Brunswick, with over 13,000 staff members and 1,000 physicians.
- Horizon Health Network has over 100 facilities, clinics, and offices, with 3,500 volunteers, auxiliary, and alumnae members.
- It has 20 foundations and 19 auxiliaries and alumnae.
Statistics (2010–2011)
- Number of medical residents: 300
- Number of hospitals: 12
- Number of hospital beds: 1,600
- Number of admissions: 55,000 (acute, rehab, and chronic)
- Number of inpatient days: 580,000 (acute, rehab, and chronic)
- Number of surgeries completed per year: 45,000
- Number of births: 5,400
References
External links
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