MESSAGE FROM HORIZON’S PRESIDENT AND CEO
This momentum is reflected in both recruitment outcomes and the dedication and longevity of our workforce. At 13 recognition events in May, we celebrated 4,073 employees and 270 retirees for their service and milestones. Horizon continues to leverage innovation to make care more accessible, efficient, and patient-friendly. We have eliminated paper in several Medical Imaging departments, expanded 24/7 automated booking using Voice AI, and broadened our partnership with SeamlessMD to include maternal supports. At the same time, every day across our hospitals and emergency departments, our teams continue to manage significant demand and pressure, seen in long
As we continue to focus on delivering quality and safe people-centred care across Horizon, we’re strengthening how we communicate our progress to New Brunswickers. This edition of Report to Our Communities introduces a new approach to how we share information with our communities, alongside advancements in our strategic priorities. We are off to a strong start toward our 2026-27 hiring targets, welcoming 176 registered nurses, including four nurse practitioners, and 81 physicians in just the first two months. Our voluntary turnover rate remains well below the national benchmark at 5.6 per cent, reflecting the positive impact of our recruitment and retention efforts.
wait times, crowded units and delayed admissions. Our teams are working tirelessly to create a system that moves patients safely and compassionately through their care journey while supporting the teams who make that care possible. As summer approaches, we recognize the importance of rest and time to connect with family and friends, and we thank our dedicated health care professionals for continuing to provide around-the-clock care in our communities.
Margaret Melanson President & CEO
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