A soothing Social Helping patients’ space Shout-Out wounds heal faster New tech will also provide breast This new feature is Discovery will treat damage caused Issue No. 20, Vol. 5 cancer patients quicker results #awesome! by chronic health conditions January 2020 Page 11 Page 12 Page 14 HorizonSTAR A publication for the staff of

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The 2019 Award of Distinction in Nursing award recipients Page 9 Top 10: The best things you watched, read or listened to last year Page 17 Contents 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 DECRH ED nurse shares Becoming One Horizon Horizon nurse practitioner Horizon MRT publishes Public Health builds CCH surgeon retires after New equipment provides Breastfeeding: It takes experience caring for Library named one of 10 Champions first book, detailing love community capacity 36 years calming, modern a community vulnerable patients with for Cultural Diversity and war from WWI through partnership treatment for breast Canadian Red Cross Campaign aims to reduce cancer patients serious preventable injuries

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Horizon neonatologists #ResearchatHorizon: Horizon’s Chief Emergency Winners of the 2019 Top 10: The best thing 2019 Awards of Distinction A world of French 2020 Experience published in academic Helping patients’ wounds Management Officer Waste Walk challenge you’ve watched, read, or in Nursing Conference journal heal faster recognized listened to in 2019 DECRH achieves SMH receives dignity quilt ENERGY STAR® certification

On our cover: This magazine is published by Horizon Health Network’s Communications In Every Issue Ashley Young, an Emergency Department, and is distributed free of charge to Horizon staff, physicians Message from CEO Department (ED) nurse at and volunteers. A French version can be found online at fr.horizonnb.ca. Editor’s Note Horizon’s Dr. Everett Chalmers Editor: GinaBeth Roberts Colleagues’ Corner Regional (DECRH), is Design and layout: Hudson Creative Agency Look Who’s Shining photographed outside the ED in Top 10 Printed by: Advocate Printing mid-January. Please send comments and/or story ideas to [email protected]. A welcome DECRH ED nurse shares experience caring note from the editor for vulnerable patients with Canadian Red Cross Ashley Young is an Emergency Department Arriving at the field hospital I was always so (ED) nurse at Horizon’s Dr. Everett Chalmers moved to see the kites – made of torn bags Regional Hospital (DECRH). She recently travelled – flying in the sky. Many children have been to the Al-Hol camp in northeast Syria as a orphaned as a result of the ongoing conflict. It triage nurse with the Canadian Red Cross, in always put a smile on my face to see some of the partnership with the International Committee children still found time to play and just be kids. of the Red Cross, the Syrian Arab Red Crescent During the day my time would be spent and the Norwegian Red Cross field hospital. juggling Triage, the needs in the Emergency Welcome to the 20th edition of the Horizon Star! The camp hosts around 76,000 people who Rooms, as well as coordinating patient flow Dear Staff, Physicians and Volunteers, are either refugees or internally-displaced and ambulances arriving with patients. The The 2020s are upon us and it’s both an interesting and exciting time to be part We’re now a few weeks into a new year, a new decade. individuals and families, most of whom are days were long, and the hours varied depending of ! How are your resolutions going? women and children. on how many surgical cases we might have The camp has been in operation since the and what emergencies might present. Like many of you who have been working in health care for many years/ If they’re not going well, you’re not alone. decades, I am constantly amazed by the advancements I have seen throughout early nineties, with a new wave of people One of the big differences is the demographic; my career. Research shows 60 per cent of people make New Year’s starting to arrive in Al-Hol in December 2018. the majority of those being treated are women resolutions, but less than 10 per cent are successful in achieving Within the camp there is limited access to and children who are weapon wounded. The exciting part is I don’t believe the pace of this improvement will be slowing them. health care due to ongoing hostilities, lack of Though it is such a different environment, down anytime soon. and damaged or destroyed health Maybe that’s because the resolutions we often make are too rigid there are similarities, too. Most notably I response. This also could pose challenges In addition, Horizon has been leading the or unattainable. Even the definitions of resolution (something facilities. The field hospital is assisting patients would say the assessment process, whether with some of the equipment; for example, we charge by performing “first of its kind” that is resolved; firmness of resolve) and resolute (marked by wounded in war or suffering from illness. in or at the field hospital in Syria had an X-ray machine, but due to the heat it surgeries in both the country and Atlantic firm determination; bold, steady) are quite stringent. Here, Ashley shares her experience. are similar. I would meet with the patient, could shut down at times which could impact Canada. We’re also part of some ground- take record of their symptoms and injuries availability and assessment. But, often, life doesn’t allow elaborate resolutions to work out. How did you get involved with the Canadian 4 breaking research on many fronts. Together, 5 Instead, smaller, daily changes are the kind of resolutions that Red Cross? Was this your first time working and recommend next steps. As well, another How did your skills and experience as a these surgeries and research are leading stick. in this type of setting? similarity was the close collaboration with Horizon ED nurse help you? to better patient outcomes in the most From a very early age I worked towards doctors to provide patients with the best As an ED nurse you need to be ready and extraordinary ways. These are exciting In professional settings, we often look at SMART goals: goals that becoming a medical professional so I could possible care. prepared to tackle whatever comes through developments for both Horizon and our are Specific,M easurable, Achievable, Realistic and Timely. Why deliver humanitarian aid to people who needed Share one of your most heartwarming your department’s door. This readiness and patients/clients, and it’s a trend I hope to see not try this kind of planning for your resolutions? it most. The Red Cross Movement is the largest interactions with a patient. ability to assess your patients in a high-stress continue. And maybe you’re thinking: that’s way too much planning, but humanitarian organization in the world and I I was very fortunate to have met so many environment while maintaining composure In saying this, it’s important to understand that it doesn’t have to be, and you don’t have to completely change always aspired to be part of their operations one inspiring individuals during my time in Syria is an invaluable skill to have while working in to advance we must change and/or improve your ways to practice self-improvement. day. When I felt I had acquired the appropriate and was specifically moved to see the resiliency the field. the way we are currently doing things. Instead of resolving to lose weight, try cooking one new healthy nursing skills and knowledge that could be and hope in so many of the children we treated. What skills – clinical or otherwise – did you utilized in this context, I knew without a doubt We have all read the headlines in the media, dish and trying a new workout every month. Want to read more The majority of people living in the camps are learn and have incorporated into your care? while implementing healthier choices? Listen to audiobooks on I wanted to apply to the Canadian Red Cross. and changes to ’s health care Karen McGrath women and children, and an interaction with Working in the field, it is vital to provide your phone instead of watching a show two days a week while system are inevitable. Change is needed to President and CEO This was my first time deploying to a camp to one young boy stands out to me from my time culturally appropriate care and maintain clear on the treadmill. Need to get better at asking for help? Start with grow, and I look forward to our organization support displaced people. Previous missions there. I remember the day one of our little communication with colleagues and patients. delegating small chores at home or approach a colleague for with the Red Cross have taken me to Lebanon guys, who had suffered a weapon wound and For example, we would use translators to working with our health care partners to develop a plan that will lead to better support at work. access to health care services for our patients, clients and their families. and rural South Sudan. had been coming into the hospital for dressing communicate with patients who didn’t speak Haven’t made a resolution for 2020 yet? Maybe you’ll find some What was your role at the field hospital? changes, came to see us for a physiotherapy English. We would also seek out female Much of Horizon’s plan to move forward will be outlined in our new strategic inspiration in the stories in this issue. I was assigned to work in Triage and both the follow up. To see him progress to needing only doctors to treat female patients when possible. plan which will be released later this year. That is why it is critically important male and female Emergency Rooms. My role one crutch and for him being able to show off Both are areas I have refined through this for us to hear from as many New Brunswickers as possible as we develop our If you want to volunteer more of your time, read the story of in Triage was to assess the needs of those his walking is memorable. experience and incorporated into my care strategic plan. how an ER nurse is bringing health care to a field hospital in Syria with the Canadian Red Cross (Page 5). Want to write more? seeking medical care and then determine if What were your biggest challenges working here in New Brunswick. This month we’ve launched our online engagement platform Check out the story on Page 8 of how an MRT published her first we were able to help with their specific needs. in this setting? Why would you encourage your colleagues www.LetsTalkHorizon.ca and we encourage you to visit the site and share book. The majority of our work was providing Access remains a huge challenge for getting to work with the Canadian Red Cross? your ideas. There are a number of ways to share your feedback on the site, humanitarian aid to those who need it most And if you’re looking for reading inspiration, turn to Page 17 for surgical and care, as well as physio If you are passionate about improving quality and that feedback will be integral to the development of our strategic plan. in Syria. The Syrian Arab Red Crescent, our Top 10 list of the best things we’ve watched, read or listened services. We also worked closely with the and access to health care for all people and Consultation will be open until February 14, 2020. International Committee of the Red Cross and to in 2019. Syrian Arab Red Crescent who were operating want to have a part in alleviating the suffering a static clinic next to the hospital and treating other Movement partners, such as Canadian of those impacted by emergencies, disasters Whatever changes happen in the next weeks, months or years, it’s important As always, it’s an honour to share your stories, and I hope Red Cross, are amongst the few that have information is shared and that your voice is heard. medical issues such as diarrhea, dehydration, or conflict, then the Canadian Red Cross is you’ll continue to reach me at [email protected] chronic health issues and malnutrition, which acceptance in the area and access. This allows a great organization to lend your skills and I look forward to what the 2020s will bring, and I am fortunate to be starting with new ideas. was supported by Canadian Red Cross. us to continue providing aid to those who knowledge. off this new decade as your CEO. might not otherwise receive it. Happy reading, As needed, I also worked between Emergency From my experience it has been extremely With the camp expanding quickly, humanitarian Sincerely, Rooms to further assess patients, change dressings rewarding to see what is possible in seemingly and provide medications. Strengthening the organizations have had to work hard to keep impossible situations. I was lucky enough to capacity of local staff and volunteers was also up with the demand, particularly for medical see first-hand the impacts that the Red Cross part of my role, which included daily hands-on services. One of the challenges for me was Movement is making in the lives of people in always wanting to do more but being limited GinaBeth Roberts training. the camp. by the services we had the capacity to provide Karen McGrath Editor, Horizon Star President and CEO Describe a day working at this camp. How and the amount of supplies on hand. did it differ from your work in the ED at the For international opportunities please visit Horizon Health Network redcross.ca/delegates and for volunteering DECRH? How was it similar? As well, there were environmental elements in Canada please visit redcross.ca/volunteer. Our mornings started early. We would travel that made the work challenging. Some days You can also donate to the Syria Crisis and over an hour to the field hospital each day. the temperature would reach over 40 degrees, which added another layer of difficulty to the Refugee Appeal here. Colleagues Corner Becoming One Horizon Library Horizon nurse practitioner named one of Horizon’s Library Services team is celebrating a MEET YOUR LIBRARY SERVICES TEAM major milestone. 10 Champions for Cultural Diversity They’ve standardized, streamlined and consolidated all their resources, processes and A Horizon nurse practitioner says she’s services, and now operate as One Horizon humbled by her recent recognition from Library, regardless of where they work. the New Brunswick Multicultural Council because it acknowledges the importance of The team began working towards this milestone her daily work. when Horizon was formed, and want to share their experience with other teams Nurse Practitioner Louise Pelletier was one of and departments that are transitioning from 10 recipients of the council’s Champion for segregated areas to one team. Lori Léger, Regional Karen Darrach, Library Shannon MacTavish, Paul Clark, Librarian, John Booker, Library Manager of Library Technician, Horizon’s Library Technician, Horizon’s Dr. Everett Technician, Horizon’s Cultural Diversity Award for 2019. How it started Services, Horizon’s The The Hospital Horizon’s The Moncton Chalmers Regional Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital Hospital Regional Hospital “I share this award with the wonderful team The Library Services team includes four at Horizon’s Médisanté Community Health librarians and five library technicians who work Centre, as well as with all the newcomers in Horizon’s five regional . They have I have served,” she said. “Of course, being a wealth of experience in the field, with many recognized is a humbling experience but it also team members boasting 20, 30 and even close affirms that I must continue on this journey to to 40 years’ experience. help others.” “I got into this profession because I see the power in good information and how it impacts In her Saint John practice, Louise cares for people — in particular in health care, how it newcomers from many parts of the world and knows each patient’s health care journey is impacts people lives,” said Paul Clark, librarian at Alison Manley, Librarian, Marilyn Sherman, Sandra O’Driscoll, Cheryl Gass, Library Horizon’s Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital. Horizon’s Miramichi Library Technician, Librarian, Horizon’s Technician, Horizon’s unique and important. Regional Hospital Horizon’s Upper River Saint John Regional Saint John Regional 6 The team provides staff, physicians and students Valley Hospital Hospital Hospital “I am very passionate about the health 77 with knowledge-based resources and information and well-being of diverse populations and needed to provide safe and quality patient care; primarily support staff and teams at Horizon easier, as is sharing resources. They’ve also seen particularly immigrant women,” she said. perform corporate decision-making, policy and facilities in the Saint John area. hard and soft financial savings. “We strive to provide health care services procedure development, and research; and, host according to Horizon’s values, keeping in mind Now, a team member in one area can support How it’s helped learning activities. that everyone deserves the best care every clients in any area, and work is distributed Through it all, their main goal remained the time, every day regardless of their origin, “Even though we don’t directly deal with throughout the team. Some team members have same: provide decision-makers, frontline health language, gender, religion and socio-economic patients, we’re supporting the clinical and non- subspecialties or interests, which means they’ll care professionals, physicians, support staff background.” clinical staff with evidence-based information be the go-to person for certain requests. and students with the best evidence-based that’s current,” said Lori Leger, regional manager information in a timely and accessible manner. They developed one email address to take in all Jean Daigle, Horizon’s VP of Community was of Library Services, who is based at Horizon’s requests ([email protected]) and one Skyline “For me, it’s making sure everyone has the best thrilled to see Louise recognized. The Moncton Hospital. page to be the key internal resource point. information they can get in order to fulfill our As a member of the HR portfolio, their move mission, fulfill our vision, fulfill our values every “In the past, people had to physically come visit to work as one library service was propelled day,” said Alison Manley, librarian at Horizon’s “Louise embodies us in the library where now they can just send us by Human Resources’ “One Horizon” motto. Miramichi Regional Hospital. an email from their office or their workspace,” what it means to be a Now, this way of working is crucial to how they said Cheryl Gass, library technician at Horizon’s They are truly helping people be healthy. From left, Nicole Nader, project manager for the New Brunswick Multicultural Council; Louise Pelletier, Horizon support others throughout the organization. Saint John Regional Hospital. nurse practitioner by nurse practitioner; and Moncef Lakouas, president of the New Brunswick Multicultural Council. “At the other end of this information is a The changing industry – from one that was print- Photo: Nataliya Kutsurenko To further help bridge the geographic divide, they patient,” Cheryl said. providing exceptional based to one that is now primarily electronic started using Skype with their video cameras – also helped prompt the change, as large tasks Community Health Program for Saint John said knew she wanted to help others. She graduated turned on, whether for team meetings or when Timeline: Transition to One Library care, to every person, like managing subscriptions and databases was Louise is an important part of the team doing with her degree in nursing in 1991, followed by helping clients remotely. Year Milestone easier to do as one organization. great work at the community level. a degree in adult education in 1995, both from 2011 Established online workspace every single day in There were challenges along the way, too. the Université de Moncton. But having staff in physical libraries at Horizon 2012 Conducted journal inventory her practice,” he said. “Louise plays an integral part of the Horizon facilities is still essential to the mandate of Finding technical solutions and IT support, and 2013 Created search request log team that serves the needs of the diverse group She received her master’s in nursing research supporting Horizon staff and learners. consolidating resources was daunting at times. Standardized cataloguing process “Bravo!” of patients we serve,” Gillian said. from Laval University in 2000 and a master’s in nursing as nurse practitioner in 2008 from Horizon libraries provide space for work, study “When we first came together, even though Standardized request forms The collaborative team approach at Médisanté Louise has been a nurse for nearly 30 years, the Université de Moncton. She’s now enrolled and research, along with a place for groups, we’re all health libraries, it was amazing how 2014 Standardized statistics collection — with its Horizon partners and other and an NP for the last 11, spending her last nine in a doctorate program in nursing with the including students within Horizon’s medical different our collections were,” said Lori. “Now, 2015 Initiated ~ 40 SOPs community agencies, like the Centre scolaire years at Médisanté. University of Massachusetts, Amherst. education and other health-affiliated programs, everybody, everywhere has the same access to Regionalized ejournal subscriptions Samuel-de-Champlain (where Médisanté to work collaboratively. the same resources.” 2016 Merged book catalogues is located) — have been instrumental in “I have been blessed to be in a career that The Cultural Diversity Awards were handed Local library staff are champions and promoters They leaned on the Performance Optimization Merged ejournal directories facilitating services to newcomers. I am so passionate about even to this day,” out at the council’s annual Growing Together of library services and its resources in their team, and completed 13 waste walks, including 2017 Merged database admin accounts she said. “My experience in the various Gala, which took place Oct. 24 in St. Andrews. “We will continue this journey as immigrant respective areas. merging book catalogues and consolidating 2018 Merged library email accounts domains of nursing including, clinical, This event aims to recognize individuals and newcomers are an important part of our local journal subscriptions based on use, and developing education, and research have inspired me employers who are actively working towards For example, Horizon’s The Moncton Hospital Standardized book purchase process economy and we believe that diversity and around 40 standard operating procedures. 2019 Standardized e-resource renewal process through this great journey to pursue and increasing diversity and inclusion in New library alone had over 20,000 visits in the 2018- prosperity go hand in hand,” Louise said. achieve excellence in care.” 19 fiscal year. They’ve seen many advantages from these Merged Pubmed, Google Scholar & TRIP accounts Brunswick workplaces and communities. Gillian Haycox, manager of Horizon’s How it happened changes: coverage during vacation or leaves is Merged document delivery accounts Louise, who grew up in Edmundston, always Before the change, work was distributed per area. For example, the librarian and library tech Look for a follow-up story in the April 2020 edition of the Horizon Star where the Library Services at Horizon’s Saint John Regional Hospital would team will share more about the changing library industry and how they can support you! Look Who’s Shining! Know someone who’s accomplished something outstanding outside the workplace? Nominate a colleague, peer or volunteer for this feature by emailing [email protected]. Horizon MRT publishes first book, detailing love Public Health builds community capacity and war from WWI through partnership Chelsea Currie-Stokes, Registered Nurse, Public Health Healthy Learners in School program A Horizon MRT has published her first book, When she couldn’t find more about his life Heather ran a Kickstarter campaign to help For Public Health nurses and dietitians working which tells a story of love and war through the story she decided to do the research to fill in with costs of editing and publishing, and within the Healthy Learners in School program, eyes of a soldier on the frontlines of the First the blanks, building the picture of a man who created a Facebook page to share excerpts building strategic partnerships and accessing World War. was almost completely forgotten – and, as from the letters and promote her book services to provide opportunities for advancing she puts it, “He wasn’t just your ordinary Joe Heather McBriarty, a medical radiation leading up to its publication. The group now school health and wellness is at the very center soldier.” technologist (MRT, or X-ray tech) at Horizon’s has almost 1,000 members, and the book of their work. St. Joseph’s Hospital in Saint John, self- His great-grandfather was once premier of has been shipped to all corners of the world, including Mexico, Scotland, and Australia Using the Comprehensive School Health model published Somewhere in Flanders in November. and one of the founders of the as a guide, the team recognizes healthy students Bank of Nova Scotia. (including to a woman who visited Jim’s grave, The non-fiction book is a collection of love which was adopted by a Belgian man who learn better and achieve more. Gaining the letters between her grandmother, Isobel “He deserves to be remembered and for Heather met through social media). support of families and communities at large is McCurdy, and her high school sweetheart, people to get to know him as I felt I got to a crucial part of realizing this goal. The positive feedback and reception of her James (Jim) W. Johnstone, interspersed with a know him,” she said. For the Healthy Learners team at the Woodstock historical narrative of the First World War. book encouraged her to continue writing, and Along with military records and Archives she’s now writing a novel (fiction) based on Education Centre, a crucial partnership in their In September 2018 (which was, fittingly, the success is with the Western Valley Wellness Canada, one of her sources was a front-page the Great War. The Youth Empowerment Forum allowed students, teachers and partners in health care and wellness to come 100th anniversary of the end of the war), article and photograph of James, published Network. She’s taken inspiration from the together to share resources and knowledge and have fun! Heather and her sister received a package of in a Halifax newspaper edited by her great- The network is comprised of many people who family letters from a cousin. grandfather. Commonwealth War Grave plot at Fernhill day of learning and discussion about how to their schools and carry out with their peers. Ceremony in Saint John, discovering the are key in each community they represent, each community member supporting health communities could empower youth to tackle “Amongst all the family letters were 70 love She encourages others to learn more about stories and personalities of men buried there, Public Health practitioners are usually never and wellness in their respective specialties. the growing issue of mental health. letters to my grandmother (before she was Canada’s role in the war and those who putting them together in a trench, and mixing seen at the forefront of their work in schools. Students listened while professionals within the married to Saint John physician Dr. Kenneth fought for our freedom, and not just on in a love story inspired by her grandmother Together, they make up seven committees — With the ability to collaborate, foster partnerships community spoke about how social media use, 8 Baird), written by a young man who had went Remembrance Day. and James’s love letters and her grandfather’s seniors, workplaces, schools, food security, and advocate for students on issues such as 9 off to war, and never made it home,” she said. time as a medical student trained in First Nations, communities, promotions and nutrition, sleep habits and healthy relationships “It’s really important we remember all of these vaping, nutrition and mental health, their work administering anesthetics after the Halifax communications — who come together every can affect mental health in both positive and James, from the Halifax area, went to war in men who went over and didn’t get home, and helps to advance health promotion for students Explosion. two months to share successes and collaborate negative ways. 1914 and was killed in action in 1916. the men who went over and did come home; in the school community every day. on initiatives. It is through these committees Teachers took part in workshops on self-care they came home completely changed, both You can purchase Somewhere in Flanders Using the core competencies for Public Health Through the letters, Heather discovered his that resources and knowledge are shared. and stress management with the overall mentally and physically,” she said. directly from Heather or on Amazon. in Canada as a standard, practitioners are also big personality: he was thoughtful, insightful objective of supporting mental health in the Through this partnership, and together with able to effectively communicate, interpreting and politically-aware. The letters have since school environment. Horizon Health Network, RCMP, Canadian health data and information to make sure been donated to the Provincial Archives of Mental Health Association, Anglophone West After a healthy lunch, students and teachers schools, students and families have the New Brunswick, which will help preserve their School District and the Department of Social together participated in a large group asset information they need to thrive. pristine condition. Development – Wellness Branch, 60 students mapping activity to discover what is being done To learn more about the Healthy Learners in from grades 9 to 11 in the Upper River Valley in other schools to support mental wellness. School Program please visit: area recently came together for a Youth After the activity, students broke off into their https://en.horizonnb.ca/home/facilities-and- Empowerment Forum. school groups to develop a S.M.A.R.T goal services/services/public-health/healthy-learners- within the topic of mental wellness to take back The event, held at two locations, was a in-school.aspx

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Heather McBriarty, a Horizon MRT who works primarily in the prostate ultrasound clinic at Horizon’s St. Joseph Hospital, has been with Horizon for 30 years. In November 2019 she published her first book, Somewhere in Flanders. One of the letters from James (Jim) W. Johnstone to Heather’s grandmother, Isobel McCurdy. Campaign aims to reduce serious New equipment provides calming, modern treatment preventable injuries for breast cancer patients Preventing serious injury is important. innovative partnership between businesses, Trauma Program), coordinated the campaign government and community groups whose in the fall of 2019. Phase one of the campaign Tucked away in a quiet corner of the Radiology Roughly 400 women come through the While the mammography machine has been Injuries kill more New Brunswickers aged combined energy, effort and resources are trialed the distinctive black and yellow Department at Horizon’s Miramichi Regional hospital’s mammography unit each month. installed since last April, the biopsy unit only one to 44 than any other cause. They have focused on building awareness, shifting branded TV ads for eight weeks on all major Hospital (MRH) is a new addition to the facility came online this past fall. a devastating impact on patients and often In addition to the new Serena mammography attitudes and changing behaviours towards networks, and in both English and French. that’s providing quicker results and a more tear families, colleagues and friends apart machine and Pristina biopsy machine, the Funding for the equipment came through causes of serious preventable injuries. comforting experience to patients undergoing without any opportunity to say goodbye or to “It is important that, together, we continue breast cancer screenings or biopsies. space has also been equipped with a new digital a combination of pre-approved capital appreciate how different things will be after to reduce the burden of preventable injury monitor that will allow a radiologist to read the expenditures, as well as a significant they occur. The campaign’s messages within New Brunswick,” said Ian Watson, updated image and compare it with the results contribution from the Miramichi Regional Administrative Director of the NB Trauma The hospital’s new, from previous screenings on-the-spot. Hospital Foundation. Injuries are also costly: New Brunswickers encourage Atlantic Canadians Program. “The key to reducing serious injuries pay approximately $1.1 million dollars a day state-of-the-art Digital to “Have a word with is to shift our overall attitudes and behaviours – over $400 million a year – on direct costs to recognize that serious injuries are not a Mammography Unit has related to injury care! themselves” — to think normal or acceptable part of life. When we been up and running for That is why, during 2019, the New Brunswick before they act on the road, couple that shift with short, simple and highly Trauma Program played an integral role in visible reminders where and when injury is a few months now, and supporting the launch of phase one of the at work, home and play. most likely to happen, we know we can help Preventable campaign in Atlantic Canada. save lives.” according to staff, it’s The Atlantic Collaborative on Injury Prevention The Community Against Preventable Injuries (ACIP), together with partner organizations With phase one of the campaign complete, already made a difference in (known as Preventable) is a collaborative and from across Atlantic Canada (including the NB ACIP, the NB Trauma Program and other improving the overall patient partners from across Atlantic Canada are exploring phase two of the campaign. experience. 10 Stay tuned – and in the words of the The main upgrades include the purchase 111111 campaign, before you take a risk that could and installation of a new GE Medical cause serious injury: Have a word with mammography machine, as well as a new yourself. biopsy unit and a sensory suite aimed at creating a calming experience for visitors and lowering anxiety. To learn more about Janice Brideau, director of Diagnostic Imaging the campaign, visit at MRH, said it’s believed the hospital is the preventable.ca. first in Atlantic Canada to be outfitted with this specific line of diagnostic equipment. Going into a hospital setting for a breast screening or a biopsy can be a nerve-wracking experience for many women, Brideau said, and it can be difficult to put people at ease. While being on the leading edge of digital mammography technology is one thing, she noted the addition of the sensory suite – a digital screen and sound system offering a serene visual and auditory environment – is CCH surgeon retires after 36 years something staff are thrilled to be able to offer. Staff at Horizon’s Charlotte County Hospital “It adds a calming factor, especially during recently said goodbye and gave many biopsies, and it’s just something for people to thanks to Dr. Tom Goulding at a farewell draw their attention to so they don’t have to barbecue, which was attended by staff concentrate so much on the needles and the other things around them,” Brideau said. and members of the St. Stephen and surrounding community. “Nobody comes here on their best day, and it’s a stressful time for women – so anything Dr. Goulding was a general surgeon at the we can do to make it a more pleasant hospital for 36 years, and will be missed experience, they’re typically not as afraid to by all but wished much happiness in his come back again next time.” retirement! For the sensory suite, patients can choose from a combination of soothing sights and sounds, including a tranquil garden with songbirds chirping in the background, an ocean scene or the gentle crashing of waves. Aside from being able to provide a more relaxed experience, Brideau said the screening Dr. Goulding is seen here equipment represents a massive upgrade with his wife, Ella and that should lead to improved outcomes for A look at the different pieces of equipment that make up the new and improved Digital Mammography Unit at daughter, Sarah. women. Horizon’s Miramichi Regional Hospital. Breastfeeding: It Takes a Community Horizon neonatologists published in In Canada, Breastfeeding Week is celebrated from October 1 to 7, which is also Wellness academic journal Week in New Brunswick! Two neonatologists at Horizon’s The Moncton topic to study,” said Dr. Soliman. “Health care Breastfeeding and wellness go hand-in-hand: Hospital recently published an academic article workers who may have never seen cases like practicing wellness is easier when the people highlighting their research in the field of this before now have the article to refer to and and places around you are supportive. neonatology in a peer-reviewed medical journal. know what to look for.” This is why the theme for the 2019 breastfeeding Drs. Yasser Soliman and Marc Blayney, along Dr. Soliman had completed his research for campaign in New Brunswick was Working with physicians from other hospitals, authored the article while working at The Hospital Together Makes Breastfeeding Better. the article “Neonatal coning secondary to for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto and hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy: A case consulted with Dr. Blayney in Moncton to In the Upper River Valley, the Community study and literature review” in the November make sure the research findings were in line Breastfeeding Promotion Committee has been 2019 issue of Paediatrics & Child Health with his colleague’s experiences. working to create supportive environments Journal of the Canadian Pediatrics Society. for breastfeeding families. The committee “Because it is such a rare occurrence, Dr. Yasser Soliman graduated from Benha includes (along with others): Horizon Public In their article, the physicians examine the brain herniation in response to therapeutic Medical School in Egypt with a Master’s degree Health dietitians, nurses and a community case of a two-day-old infant born at term with hypothermia for HIE can be difficult to detect,” in Pediatrics. He worked as a neonatologist in developer, a regional wellness consultant, staff severe hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy said Dr. Blayney. “The research conducted by Saudi Arabia before accepting a fellowship in from the Valley Family Resource Center and (HIE), which is brain damage caused by lack Dr. Soliman fit with what I knew and had seen. neonatal perinatal medicine at the University Carleton Manor and community moms. Community members of all ages attended a Breastfeeding: It Takes a Community event, organized by Upper River of oxygen and blood to the brain. Sometimes a single, rare case like this one can of Calgary followed by training in neonatal Valley’s Community Breastfeeding Promotion Committee, in the fall. open up whole new areas of research.” transport medicine at the University of Toronto. This year, Breastfeeding: It Takes a Community The infant required therapeutic hypothermia, He became chief transport physician fellow at was held at the Andrew and Laura McCain and, like any other, requires time, practice a treatment used to improve neurologic Dr. Soliman joined Horizon in mid 2019 and SickKids in Toronto in Acute Care Transport Public Library in Florenceville-Bristol and was and support. Parents often need active family function of infants with HIE. The newborn the article was published shortly after. Services. He was recognized for his exceptional a huge success. support to start and continue breastfeeding. experienced a rare complication called brain “On behalf of Horizon, I would like to undergrad medical students teaching program A little reassurance, encouragement, helping herniation - the second case of this type of About 55 participants, including moms and congratulate Dr. Soliman and Dr. Blayney efforts from both the University of Calgary and 12 with household chores and being aware of complication ever reported in literature. 13 12 babies, partners, grandparents, siblings on their academic achievements,” said Dr. Toronto. He became a staff neonatologist at support services in your community goes a 13 and residents from the Carleton Manor in The article concludes that vigilance in monitoring Ken Gillespie, Chief of Staff at Horizon’s The Horizon’s The Moncton Hospital in 2019. More long way. Woodstock, took part in activities including: neonatal neurological status during therapeutic Moncton Hospital and Medical Director for of Dr. Soliman’s recent publications include: a Quintessence Challenge (latch on); pelvic By working together, members of the Upper hypothermia is imperative for the early Women and Children’s Health. “Horizon • May 2019: Neonatal transport services, a floor health education session; infant massage; River Valley Community Breastfeeding detection and intervention of brain herniation. is fortunate to have such dedicated cross-sectional study. Soliman et. al, published breastfeeding questions and answers; crafts; Promotion Committee are helping create a neonatologists. Their work highlights the “Brain herniation in response to therapeutic in Maternal Fetal and Neonatal Medicine story time; and face painting for the young community where breastfeeding is welcome high level of neonatal care that The Moncton Journal. and young-at-heart participants. and supported. hypothermia for severe HIE is a very rare Hospital provides for our patients both in occurrence and that’s why its an important Moncton and New Brunswick.” • Sep 2019: Respiratory outcomes of late Breastfeeding is not always easy. It is a skill preterm infants of mothers with early and late onset preeclampsia. Soliman et. al, published in the Journal of Perinatology. SOCIAL SHOUT-OUT

On Horizon’s social media platforms, we’ve heard from many of your patients, clients and families about the professional, safe and quality care you provide. In this new, recurring feature, we’ll highlight some of these “social shout-outs.” If you see a social shout-out, tell us about it by emailing [email protected].

Andy Campbell Peter McDougall @fredcityandy @FreddyBeachPete Dr. Marc Blayney graduated from UCD Dealt with a Physician Assistant last night. Caring, informative, @HorizonHealthNB thank you for the outstanding care given Medical School in Dublin, Ireland. He completed efficient and effective. Well done @HorizonHealthNB me over past two days. From admitting through discharge, a Neonatal Fellowship at SickKids, Toronto. He 7:12 AM · Dec. 12, 2019 staff were amazing. Special thanks to 4SW and Dr. Jill Hudson was appointed to the Faculty of the University of Ottawa as neonatologist in both CHEO 1:56 PM · Nov. 29, 2019 25 Likes and the Ottawa General Hospital (OGH) and became Medical Director of the NICU Vince Nash Aaron Sousa at OGH. He was also appointed to Pediatric @vnash3 @JournoSousa Undergraduate Medical Education Program Director and Co-chair of years 3 and 4 at the @HorizonHealthNB had to go for bloodwork today in Long nights at the SJ Regional Hospital. Thank you to University of Ottawa as well as Vice-Dean at Miramichi (walk in) was in and out in less than 15 minutes!! @SJRHFoundation and @HorizonHealthNB for taking care the Northern Ontario School of Medicine. He Staff were professional and friendly, huge improvement in this of my mama tonight. She’ll be “right as rain” (as we NB’ers say) later continued to practice clinical paediatric aspect of your service!! #welloiledmachine soon enough. and neonatal medicine at the Sudbury Regional Hospital before moving to Moncton in 2010 2:24 PM · Nov. 20, 2019 3:40 AM · Dec. 13, 2019 where he became a staff neonatologist at Horizon’s The Moncton Hospital and Professor Join the conversation! Follow us on Dr. Yasser Soliman, left, and Dr. Marc Blayney, pictured in the Neonatal at of Paediatrics at Dalhousie Medicine New Horizon’s The Moncton Hospital. Brunswick, Moncton (). #ResearchAtHorizon: Helping patients’ wounds heal faster Horizon’s Chief Emergency Management Officer Some of the biggest discoveries in science recognized with Service Award come from studies that are simple and cost very little. Dennis Doherty, Horizon’s Chief Emergency At Horizon’s The Moncton Hospital (TMH), two Management Officer, was recently researchers may be on the verge of just such presented with a Service Award from the a breakthrough in their research that asks the City of ’s Emergency Measures question: Organization for his faithful and devoted service to his community. “How can we help patients’ Fredericton’s Emergency Measures Organization is responsible for the city’s wounds heal faster?” emergency planning and management. Dennis, who has the same responsibilities With chronic health conditions like diabetes, within Horizon, has been an active Emergency high blood pressure, or heart disease, damage Measures Organization Committee member to blood vessels can occur and lead to poor since 2001. circulation. Poor circulation means it takes longer for our bodies to heal, and causes a “I am pleased to be part of great deal of suffering in the process while we wait for bandages to protect the skin while it this group and am grateful heals. In more severe cases, surgery is needed to remove damaged tissue. for this kind gesture of However, Drs. Emmanuel Maicas and Steve recognition,” said Dennis. Griffiths have teamed up to study one possible “The City of Fredericton has a very inclusive 14 way of improving treatment. approach to emergency planning, engaging 15 14 Heat shock proteins, or stress proteins, are all the stakeholders who must work closely 15 released after injury to promote the growth during an emergency. This is a key element of effective emergency management and they do of new tissue and blood vessels. Studies in A photo of one of the skin wounds tested for heat shock protein in their study, taken with a microscope. Here, a it very well.” animals have shown applying these proteins 40-day-old scar was stained for one of the three heat shock proteins tested; the picture shows that the scar tissue directly on wounds using a cream can speed in the center contains more protein (the magenta colour) than the surrounding dermis (the almost white area). The award was presented at the December up the healing process. meeting of the city’s Emergency Measures proteins when injured. from the Friends of the Moncton Hospital’s Organization Committee by committee But, before they start testing a heat shock Community Health Research and Education protein healing cream on patients, they need It was for this initial project that Drs. Maicas chair and Fredericton Fire Chief, Dwayne Dennis Doherty, left, receiving the Service Award from Dwayne Killingbeck at the Fredericton Emergency Endowment (CHREE) 2018 funding Killingbeck. Measures Organization Committee meeting in December. to first demonstrate humans release these and Griffith were awarded research funds competition. Using existing tissue removed by surgeons over a decade ago from patients’ scars or ulcers, the team will look at normal SMH receives dignity quilt and abnormal tissue, and see if there is a difference in the amount of heat shock protein Horizon’s Sackville Memorial Hospital recently in each. received a donation of a dignity quilt. “Sometimes, important experiments are easy The quilt, donated by the Sackville Quilter’s to perform, cost little but provide valuable Guild, will be used to provide dignity by clues about new treatments,” said Dr. Maicas. covering deceased patients as they are transported to the morgue. The quilt will be If it shows there is more protein in the used on the Family Practice Unit and in the abnormal tissue, this would be a positive Emergency Department. indication humans do release these proteins when injured, and act as a springboard for a “The quilt is beautiful and the hours of work future clinical trial of heat shock protein cream that went into the quilt are obvious,” said Beth at Horizon’s TMH. At the time they started Black, nurse manager of both departments. their research in early 2019, no one had “The quilt allows nursing staff an opportunity published a similar study in humans. to provide respect to grieving families as we take care of the bodies of their loved ones.” “I was astonished and delighted to see how histology brought immediate clarity to a profoundly important health issue,” said Dr. Griffiths. To perform the analyses, the funding was used to purchase chemicals not regularly stocked in Horizon labs. However, the study is relatively quite low in cost, is conducted completely in the hospital laboratory and was also quite quick to complete (in less than six months).

Dr. Emmanuel Maicas, left, is a pathologist with the Department of Laboratory Medicine at Horizon’s The Moncton Preliminary results indicate three different Hospital, with a PhD in molecular genetics. Dr. Steve Griffiths, with a PhD in animal and human cellular biology, is heat shock proteins are produced by the body Mylene Ouellette, left, RN, and Linda Ceretti, LPN, who work on the on Brunswick West Family Practice Unit hold the president and CEO of X0S0ME (Exosome Precision Translational Biotechnology). during early wound healing. the dignity quilt, which was created and donated by the Sackville Quilter’s Guild. “Best listen: Clear and Vivid podcasts with male biased the world is and how it And the winners of the 2019 Waste Walk Challenge are… Alan Alda. A very nice mix of topics and, affects absolutely everyone. She does an of course, Alan Alda’s charisma make this exceptional job of narrating the audiobook, Last year, Horizon’s Performance Optimization • Anita Lawton, Horizon’s Dr. Everett • Jody Holmes, Horizon’s Saint John Regional a great listen. Best read: Summer of 69 by and it makes me look forward to my drives Team challenged staff to reduce waste through Chalmers Regional Hospital Hospital 2 Elin Hilderbrand. Very well written with to and from work. I’m not the only one a Waste Walk Challenge, held between April 1 • Monika Cormier, Horizon’s The Moncton a great story and an excellent setting to enthralled with the book; it recently won and Sept. 30, to celebrate seven years of Hospital In seven years, over 600 Horizon staff have understand the social pressures of the time. the Financial Times/McKinsey Business developing a culture of continuous improvement. • Stephen Hunnewell, Horizon’s Charlotte taken White Belt training and completed nearly Best watch: Yesterday starring Himesh Book of the Year Award.” County Hospital 800 waste walks, saving over $3.8 million. Patel. I loved the unique premise of this During the challenge, 88 waste walks were • Andrea Anderson, Horizon’s Upper River Lisa Totton Congratulations to the 2019 Waste Walk movie and, of course, the amazing music. submitted and entered in a random prize draw. Valley Hospital Patient Flow Improvement Coordinator, Horizon’s Challenge winners and participants, and thank A nice two-hour escape and a change from • David Cormier, Horizon’s The Moncton Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital Thanks to your participation Horizon you for helping Horizon work smarter, not the murder and mayhem so common in Hospital achieved a 63 per cent increase in waste harder! movies lately.” walk submissions compared to the same Thank you to everyone time last year! Daryl Steeves “I really loved the Newsflesh Trilogy by who shared the best Regional Director of Diagnostic Imaging, Mira Grant. It’s set in a dystopian future Waste Walks are used to discover inefficiencies Horizon’s Saint John Regional Hospital with zombies but has nothing to do with zombies — it’s about society in general!” or “waste” in an organization and are an thing they’ve watched, “The Handmaid’s Tale. The show’s subject 8 excellent way to empower employees, teams read or listened to in matter isn’t always easy to watch, but Dr. Yogi Sehgal and departments to make improvements in it’s a must-see. The show evokes strong Physician, Department of Emergency Medicine, their workplaces that result in financial savings 2019. 3 emotions, and makes you realize the plots Horizon’s Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital and quality improvements to patient care. and storylines could be closer to reality than The Waste Walk Challenge’s top prize, a Fitbit, We received nine submissions (which allowed me to add fantasy in today’s climate. It is truly a three- my own favourites to make it a complete Top 10 list). was awarded to Rachelle Bernier from Horizon’s season binge-worthy series.” “I just went to a Service of Remembrance at Together, these submissions create a fantastic and varied Campbell’s Funeral Home in Sackville. The Stan Cassidy Centre for Rehabilitation. Roselyn McKenna list for you to enjoy during a stormy or cozy winter day, speaker showed a video of a commercial* evening or weekend. Quality Consultant, Quality Services, Horizon’s Prizes were also awarded to: about a young family heading to Grandpa’s Saint John Regional Hospital 9 • Judy Annis, Horizon’s Dr. Everett Chalmers We heard from readers from five facilities or regions, house for Christmas. In the commercial, Regional Hospital seven units or teams, and eight different positions. the parents settled down their young kids 16 • Sara-Jayne Leblanc, Horizon’s Saint John by handing them an iPad. Once they got to 1717 Some shared their favourite book, while others shared a “My favorite book this year was Regional Hospital Grampy’s, again they handed the children popular show from a streaming service. Some favourites Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by • Julie Noel Campbell, Horizon’s Stan Cassidy were long; others were short (as short as 12 words!). an iPad to be quiet. Then, (on their own) Gail Honeyman.* It is humorous, sad, Centre for Rehabilitation the kids found and watched video — real If you have a suggestion for a future Top 10 list, please heartwarming, relatable, with a surprise • Tammy Morehouse, Horizon’s Saint John 4 ones — of their grandparents getting email [email protected]. If you have an idea for ending. I didn’t want to put it down and Regional Hospital married, and one of the young girls said, ‘I Karen McGrath, Horizon’s president and CEO, left, and Gillian Hoyt-Hallet, right, administrative director at another interactive feature, we’d love to hear that, too! didn’t want it to end.” • Jason Landry, Horizon’s Saint John Regional Horizon’s Stan Cassidy Centre for Rehabilitation present Rachelle Bernier, centre, rehabilitation engineer at miss Nana.’ It was sad, but then they got *Editor’s Note: I agree! Hospital Horizon’s Stan Cassidy Centre for Rehabilitation with the top prize in the 2019 Waste Walk Challenge. We look forward to reading your submissions for the next together on Christmas morning and gave Top 10 list! Lisa Savage the iPad to their Grandpa with a beautiful Social Worker, Palliative Care and Restorative ® video they made of their family showing DECRH achieves ENERGY STAR certification Rehab, Horizon’s Miramichi Regional Hospital that while Nana was not there in body, she was there in spirit. I cried. it was perfect Horizon’s Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital accomplishment that we should all be proud of.” over the last few years resulting in a reduction “The best thing I watched this year was what the girls learned. You might have seen (DECRH) has achieved Natural Resources Canada ENERGY STAR® certified buildings are verified in energy consumption. Saturday Night Live, Season 44: Episode “A quote from Arthur Ashe: Start where the commercial on TV as I seen a shorter ® (NRCan) ENERGY STAR certification for 2019 to perform in the top 25 per cent of buildings Some of these improvements include the 19 hosted by Adam Sandler on May 4. The you are. Use what you have. Do what you version on it after. Memories ... live to with a score of 84, making it the second health across the country based on weather-normalized installation of LED exterior (including photocell 1 whole episode was dynamite. Hardly any can. has been a great find of the year for remember!” *Editor’s Note: This is Apple’s care facility to be certified in Canada. Horizon’s sourced energy use that considers occupancy, sensors) and interior lighting; lab upgrades; political sketches (which are exhausted); it 5 me. The quote is just powerful. I really like Short Film, “The Surprise” Saint John Regional Hospital (SJRH) was the first the emphasis on the ‘present moment,’ hours of operation, and other key metrics. Only and the installation of variable frequency was good sketch comedy and I especially Phyllis Wheaton Canadian health care facility to become certified, buildings that earn a score of 75 or higher on drives on fans in air handling units, which liked the song about Chris Farley. It was like while recognizing individual/family strength achieving the status in 2018 and 2019. and ability to get through their struggle. Prep Cook, Food Services, Horizon’s Sackville NRCan’s 1-100 energy performance scale are allows for better scheduling and the ability to Sandler elevated the writers to be better. Memorial Hospital “To have not one, but two Horizon health care verified by a licensed engineer or registered reduce energy while still meeting ventilation The best thing I read this year was Where Reminds me of the resilience I see in my facilities achieve this important certification architect can use the certification mark. requirements. the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens. I just clients every day.” is exceptional,” said Jeff Carter, Horizon’s Thanks to New Brunswick’s Department of The ENERGY STAR® certification is also a direct couldn’t put it down! And the best thing I Dennis Mwafulirwa “The best thing I watched this year was Corporate Director for Capital Assets & Transportation and Infrastructure’s Energy result of the DECRH’s culture of environmental listened to this year was The Mysterious Social Worker, Horizon’s Addiction and Mental the HBO series Watchmen, and several of Infrastructure Services. “To have this great Program, as well as the facility’s committed stewardship of energy conservation. Mr. Epstein podcast by Wondery. Just Health Services, Woodstock Bon Appetit’s YouTube series, especially success and lead the way on a national level fascinating, mindboggling, disgusting and Gourmet Makes with Claire Saffitz. The best and dedicated staff and patients, the DECRH “There are three components to successful and 10 is certainly a gratifying and fulfilling has been able to make many improvements everything all rolled into one!” things I read this year were Samin Nosrat’s sustainable energy management — people, “I got to see the live Broadway version of cookbook, Salt Fat Acid Heat (which I still technology and information,” said Jim Chessie, Shannon MacLeod Senior Communications Advisor, Communications Disney’s Beauty & The Beast. I got tickets need to finish) and many, many memes on Horizon’s Director of Facilities, Engineering and and Community Relations, Horizon’s Miramichi for it as a Christmas gift last year, and love social media. And the best thing I listened Property Management for the Fredericton area. Regional Hospital 6 all things Disney and live theater. I had to this year was any episode of the Reply “The most important of these are our staff and tears of joy as I sang along to my favorite All podcast, but especially Episode #141 even our patients who are committed to energy animated movie of all time.” Adam Pisces and the $2 Coke.” conservation through their work and day-to-day activities.” Dwayne Manaigre GinaBeth Roberts Food Services, Horizon’s The Moncton Hospital Editor, Horizon Star, and Regional Manager Creating and sustaining an optimal energy of Editorial and Digital Communications, efficient environment is just one of the ways Communications and Community Relations, Horizon strives to maintain a positive health “By far, the best thing I’ve listened to this Horizon’s The Moncton Hospital care experience for its patients and clients. year is the audiobook, Invisible Women: “Our goal is to use the least possible energy Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criado Perez. She uses stories Members of the Facilities, Energy and Property Management team at Horizon’s Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional while maintaining, and even improving, patient 7 Hospital and members of Horizon’s Executive Leadership Team, including Jean Daigle, VP Community, Jeff Carter, comfort levels,” said Jim. “And we will continue and real-world examples, peppered Horizon’s Corporate Director for Capital Assets & Infrastructure Services, and Dan Keenan, Chief of Finance, to look for ways to further improve our facility’s with researched statistics, to show how celebrate the hospital’s ENERGY STAR® certification. operations.” Nurses recognized at 2019 Award of Distinction in Nursing ceremonies Horizon’s Nursing Quality and Professionalism Committee held its second series of recognition events held at five Horizon Health facilities. annual Awards of Distinction in nursing ceremonies this past fall. The award recipients were acknowledged for their contributions These awards recognize nursing professionals who demonstrate towards nursing professionalism, as well as for their excellence in attributes of professionalism, and exemplify the mission, vision and nursing practice in the areas of leadership, clinical practice, mentorship values of the organization. and nursing novice. This year the committee received 62 submissions from across Horizon, Congratulations to all 2019 Award of Distinction and 19 Horizon nursing professionals were formally recognized in a in Nursing award recipients!

A World of French French is the official language of numerous However, it is interesting to note that French is (along with English); Canada (along with independent countries, various territories, and widely spoken throughout the world. English); Central African Republic (along many institutions. with Sango); Comores (along with Arabic Here is the list of countries where French is Awards for the Moncton area were presented at Horizon’s The Moncton Hospital Awards for the Saint John area were presented at Horizon’s Saint John Regional and Comorian); Djibouti (along with on Oct. 21. From left: recipients Denise MacCormack, RN (Clinical Practice); Pam Hospital on Oct. 28. From left: Geri Geldart, Horizon’s Chief Nursing Officer and VP In addition to France and its neighbours (French- the official language: Arabic); Equatorial Guinea (along with Boyer, RN (Mentorship); Geri Geldart, Horizon’s Chief Nursing Officer and VP Clinical Clinical Services, and recipients Sue Benjamin, RN (Leadership); Michaela Kelly, LPN speaking parts of Belgium and Switzerland) Benin; Burkina Faso; Republic of Congo; Spanish and Portuguese); Haiti (along with 18 Services; and recipients Ann Saulnier, RN (Leadership) and Taylor Robinson, RN (Nursing Novice); Emily Kelly, LPN (Nursing Novice); Janice Kenney, RN (Leadership); 1919 where the language has its roots, French is Democratic Republic of Congo (world’s Haitian Creole); Luxembourg (along with (Nursing Novice). and Jacqueline Gordon, Regional Director Nursing Practice. Missing from photo is primarily spoken in former colonies such most populated Francophone country recipient Ann Follet, RN (Clinical Practice). German and Luxembourgish); Madagascar as Senegal or former French and Belgian with national languages: Kikongo, Lingala, (along with Malagasy); Mauritania (along protectorates. Swahili and Tshiluba); Ivory Coast; with formal Arabic); Rwanda (along with France (mainland France and its overseas The Francophone world can be divided into Kinyarwanda and English); Seychelles territories); Gabon; Guinea; Mali; Monaco; (along with English and Creole); Switzerland two distinct models: Niger; Senegal; and Togo. • Countries in which French is the sole official (along with German, Italian, and Romansh); language. French may be the mother tongue In many countries, French is one of two or Chad (along with Arabic); and Vanuatu of the majority of the people, as is the more official languages. (along with English and Bichelamar). case in France, or it may be a learned, but There are also dependent territories where important, language acting as lingua franca French is one of the official languages of the following countries: French is one of the official languages: in linguistically-divided countries such as Guernsey, Crown Dependency of the Congo-Kinshasa or the Ivory Coast. Belgium (along with Dutch and German); Burundi (along with Kirundi); Cameroon United Kingdom (official but symbolic and • Countries in which French is one of the rarely used, with English as the official official languages. French many be the language); Jersey, Crown Dependency of Want to learn more? Here’s where to mother tongue of a portion of the population, the United Kingdom (official but symbolic find Official Languages as it is in Belgium, Switzerland and Canada, and rarely used, with English as the official and French Language Training or it may be a language learned by a language); Puducherry, territory of India significant portion of the population, as on Skyline: Awards for the Upper River Valley area were presented at Horizon’s Upper River Awards for the Fredericton area were presented at Horizon’s Dr. Everett Chalmers (symbolic/historical: with English, Tamil, is the case in Cameroon or Seychelles, or, French Language Training Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi as official Valley Hospital on Nov. 1. From left: recipient Faith Schriver, RN (Leadership); Geri Regional Hospital on Oct. 31. From left: recipient Andrea Woodward Brewer, RN for historical or political reasons, it may Geldart, Horizon’s Chief Nursing Officer and VP Clinical Services; and recipient (Leadership); Geri Geldart, Horizon’s Chief Nursing Officer and VP Clinical Services; and Skyline > Education and Training > languages); Aosta Valley, autonomous Margaret Sullivan, RN (Clinical Practice). Missing from photo is recipient Maureen recipient Kayla Fraser, RN (Nursing Novice). Missing from photo is recipient Anne be one of the country’s official languages, Programs > Horizon French Language region of Italy (official and language of McBride, RN (Mentorship). Boucher, RN (Clinical Practice). albeit used by only a tiny portion of the Training instruction; Italian as official language); population, as in Vanuatu or Comores. and Vatican: French is one of four official Official Languages languages, and more specifically the official Since the adoption of the Official Languages Skyline > Departments and Programs > language of diplomacy (along with Italian, Act in 1969, New Brunswick is the only Official Languages officially bilingual province in Canada. Latin, German, English, and Spanish). Did you know? In 2016, there was a total of 542 million people living in countries where French was either an official language (444 million) or was commonly used but not an official language (98 million), making it the fourth language community in the world, after English, Chinese (Mandarin) and Hindi, and preceding Spanish, Arabic, and Portuguese. Of the 542 million people, 223 million are Francophone (i.e. 41 per cent of the population). Between 2015 and 2016, the total population of countries where French was the official language or one of the countries’ official languages increased by 10 million people from 434 to 444 million, an increase of 2.2 per cent. In 2050, there will be approximately 700 million Francophones world-wide. In other words, 8 per cent of the world’s Awards for the Miramichi area were presented at Horizon’s Miramichi Regional Hospital on Nov. 6. From left: Lisa Keirstead Johnson, Nursing Practice Coordinator; recipients Amanda Quinn, RN (Clinical Practice); Nancy Hambrook, RN (Leadership); Danica Hardy, RN (Nursing Novice); Charlene Brennan, RN (Mentorship); population (1 out of 12 people) will be Francophone. and Geri Geldart, Chief Nursing Officer and VP Clinical Services. Psssst. Hey, you! Yes, you. Did you know? Horizon is hosting a national two-day conference focused on enhancing the care experience, and we want you to register! • Learn from and collaborate with health care experts and patient advocates. • Hear from our keynote speaker, Dave deBronkart – better known as ‘e-Patient Dave’ – and a great line up of exciting guest speakers. • Take advantage of early bird registration pricing! Register by Feb. 28, 2020 and save! Visit HorizonNB.ca/PFCCExperience to register and learn about our conference themes, guest speakers, speaker topics and conference pricing. Vision 2020: Partnering to Enhance the Care Experience Conference May 26 to 27, 2020 | Moncton, N.B. #PFCCExperience