(Saint John) November 17, 2016 - Horizon Health Network in partnership with the Charlotte County Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce free patient WiFi is here! Starting today, wireless Internet is available for all patients at the Charlotte County Hospital. 

"Horizon's first strategic priority is to provide the best possible experience for patients while in our care," said Andrea Seymour, Chief Operating Officer and Vice President Corporate for Horizon Health Network. "The Charlotte County Hospital Foundation shares our passion for patient and family centred care. We are delighted to partner with them to provide wireless Internet to keep our patients connected to their loved ones when they need it the most." 

The wireless network, called 'WiFi - Patients', will improve the health-care experience and allow patients to stay in touch with family and friends through website access, social media, and email. 

"The Charlotte County Hospital Foundation supports initiatives and equipment purchases which increase access or enhance the quality of health care delivery for patients", said Steven Backman, President of the Charlotte County Hospital Foundation. "We are pleased to partner with Horizon in providing free internet access to patients so they may maintain contact with their family's support structure and enrich their experience while in hospital care." 

Seymour says Horizon is grateful for the Foundation's support and commitment in providing exceptional care to every person, every day. Wireless internet for patients is available at various Horizon hospitals. 

More information about wireless Internet, including availability, can be found at: www.HorizonNB.ca/WiFi.  More information on the Charlotte County Hospital Foundation, please visit www.CCHFcares.ca.

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For more information contact:

Stephanie Neilson-Levesque  
Media Relations     
1-877-499-1899 
Media@HorizonNB.ca    
www.HorizonNB.ca                                        

Steven Backman
Charlotte County Hospital Foundation
506-465-4433
www.CCHcares.ca