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Willett nurse loves her career and her daughter
Posted on Thursday, August 31, 2023 08:36 AM
This week's Hospital Insider features Lisa Welton, a nurse at both the Willett, Paris and St. Joseph’s Hospital in Hamilton.
“I love being an urgent care nurse. We get to see...
Once a nurse, always a nurse
Posted on Thursday, August 17, 2023 08:03 AM
This week’s Hospital Insider features the dedication of Ruth Valade’s 50 years as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Brantford and her continuation of volunteering once a week in the...
Local Integrated Stroke Unit Celebrates 10 Years
Posted on Wednesday, August 02, 2023 11:36 AM
In 2013, Elke Hilgendag and Dr. Catherine Ballyk of the Brant Community Healthcare System were part of a team who collaborated to support the opening of an Integrated Stroke...
Effects of hospital mask-friendly policy at BCHS
Posted on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 01:42 PM
This weeks Hospital Insider reflects on our BCHS COVID-19 response and addresses the current mask-friendly policy.
“Masks are still provided at all the entrances and throughout...
BCHS Introduces Interim President and CEO
Posted on Wednesday, July 05, 2023 02:22 PM
On June 30, 2023, Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) welcomed Erin Sleeth into the role of Interim President & CEO.
“I am honoured and humbled to be appointed the...
Family takes precedence for retiring hospital president
Posted on Thursday, June 22, 2023 08:19 AM
In 2018, Dr. David McNeil became the Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) President & CEO.
During his leadership significant improvements have been made to BHCS such as...
Equity, diversity, and inclusion at BCHS
Posted on Wednesday, June 07, 2023 11:14 AM
June is Pride Month in Canada. A time when we come together to celebrate, honour, and show support for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex,...
Innovative Nursing Program Successful at BCHS
Posted on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 03:34 PM
This week's Hospital Insider spotlights the professional journey of Victoria Sherk (left), from student, to clinical extern, to full-time nurse at the BCHS!“I am developing my...
BCHS Receives Hidden Hero Award
Posted on Thursday, May 11, 2023 08:25 AM
This week's Hospital Insider celebrates our incredible Environmental Services (ESA) team! They are being presented with the Trillium Gift of Life Network (TGLN) Hidden Heroes...
BCHS recognized for organ donor program
Posted on Thursday, April 27, 2023 08:39 AM
The month of April is BeADonor Month, intended to increase the awareness of organ donation among Ontarians.As part of the recognition of the ongoing emphasis placed on organ...
Volunteering at hospital is about family
Posted on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 10:51 AM
Jean Kincade and her niece Donna were born and raised in Saskatchewan, however in 2006 they made the move to Brantford and have been living together ever since. It wasn't...
Expansion of diagnostic service at BGH improves care
Posted on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 01:44 PM
A recent expansion of service at the Brantford General Hospital diagnostic imaging department is already proving to be successful in providing more care for patients closer...
Mixed reality surgery is a game changer
Posted on Thursday, March 16, 2023 08:35 AM
This past December, Richard Maude underwent shoulder surgery at the Brantford General Hospital, making him one of the first patients in Canada to undergo the surgery...
Advisory group gives voice to BCHS patients, families
Posted on Thursday, March 02, 2023 08:40 AM
Two years ago, Jodi Rock submitted a short video to the members of the BCHS Board to raise awareness of the care that her loved ones experienced through the lens of a family.
Accommodating hospital patients a 'chess game’
Posted on Thursday, February 16, 2023 08:52 AM
This week's Hospital Insider highlights the important role of patient flow and access and staff response to these continuously moving parts.
“I spend my day working with staff...
At BCHS, managing patients and beds 'a team sport'
Posted on Thursday, February 02, 2023 08:14 AM
This week's Hospital Insider highlights the tremendous efforts undertaken by staff and physicians at the BCHS to tackle hospital bed shortages.
“Bed management and patient...
Hospitals face challenges recruiting doctors
Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2023 08:58 AM
Our professional staff at BCHS continue to overcome recruitment challenges by completing additional shifts to help fill the schedule and maintain our current levels of...
Local dementia program attracts provincewide attention
Posted on Thursday, January 05, 2023 08:56 AM
This week's Hospital Insider spotlights how BCHS is advancing the care given to dementia patients through coping strategies and community resources. Since the...
Man says he's lucky to be alive
Posted on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 02:28 PM
When Todd Murray collapsed while watching a football game, he was fortunate that Tamara Camilleri (BCHS RN) was also there to help.
“I was in the bleachers at a Brantford Bisons...
Massilly commits to community's health care
Posted on Wednesday, December 07, 2022 03:13 PM
This holiday season – for the third consecutive year – Massilly is making a significant commitment toward the Brantford General Hospital’s emergency department expansion project....
Hospital stay an eye opener for Brantford man
Posted on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 02:12 PM
This week's Hospital Insider tells the story of Brantford resident, Bob Ion, and the gallbladder attack that made him visit the...
Early psychosis program provides tools for recovery
Posted on Wednesday, November 09, 2022 02:40 PM
This week's Hospital Insider features our Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) program.
“The aim of our program is to equip...
BCHS needs 178 more nurses
Posted on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 12:36 PM
The Brant Community Healthcare System, like many other hospitals across the region, continue to feel the effects of short staffing and demand on the healthcare industry.
Despite...
BCHS Honours National Day for Truth & Reconciliation
Posted on Thursday, October 13, 2022 08:27 AM
This week's Hospital Insider recaps the ceremony that took place on September 30, 2022 for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. BCHS employees, professional staff and volunteers...
BCHS Addresses Needs of New Workers
Posted on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 04:00 PM
This week's Hospital Insider focuses on the innovative ways that BCHS is enhancing orientation practices in order to better attract and retain new employees.
Angela Burke, Clinical...
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