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![Amy Adams (left), manager of health information services with the Brant Community Healthcare System, with switchboard service clerk Lucy Taylor.](https://www.bchsys.org/en/resources/PHOTO_Hospital-Insider-June-23-2022_Role-of-Switchboard.jpg)
Hidden Hero Award presented to hospital switchboard
Posted on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 10:41 AM
This week's Hospital Insider showcases our amazing Switchboard team for their vital role in providing communication to our staff, patients, visitors and community.
Thank you for...
![Paul Emerson, chair of the Brant Community Healthcare System board of directors, stands with Fran Lainson, a former nurse at Paris's Willett Hospital](https://www.bchsys.org/en/resources/PHOTO_Hospital-Inisder-June-9-2022_Willett-100.jpg)
Willett to celebrate 100th anniversary
Posted on Thursday, June 09, 2022 08:26 AM
On June 22, residents are invited to a party to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Willett Hospital in Paris. The event is...
![Michelle Demeter (centre) was part of the first class of nursing externs at Brantford General Hospital. She is flanked by Mandy Lindsay (left), clinical extern program co-ordinator at BGH, and Angela Burke, clinical educator and co-creator of the clinical extern program.](https://www.bchsys.org/en/resources/PHOTO_Hospital-Insider_May-26-2022_Clinical-Extern-Program.jpg)
BGH program provides 'incredible' experience to nursing students
Posted on Thursday, May 26, 2022 12:38 PM
Clinical externships offer a unique learning opportunity and partnership for nursing students to gain valuable experience in a hospital setting.
“I work with the students to help...
![Dr. Alexandra George (left), who leads a memory clinic at the Grand River Community Health Centre in Brantford, works with Dr. Mihaela Nicula, a geriatric medicine specialist at Brantford General Hospital.](https://www.bchsys.org/en/resources/PHOTO_Hospital-Insider_May-12-2022_Geriatrics-Program.jpg)
Doctors seek to enhance services for geriatric patients
Posted on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 03:54 PM
The Brant Community Healthcare System, the Grand River Community Health Centre and the Alzheimer Society of Brant Haldimand Norfolk...
Volunteering in memory of her mother
Posted on Thursday, April 28, 2022 08:17 AM
Janice Caron knows she belongs at the Brantford General Hospital. In the eleven years since becoming a volunteer, Janice has...
![Joan Minnery](https://www.bchsys.org/en/resources/PHOTO_Hospital-Insider_Joan-Minnery-GOOD.jpg)
Health scare puts entertainer on new journey
Posted on Thursday, April 14, 2022 12:32 PM
For many years, Joan Minnery travelled throughout North America, entertaining audiences with music, dance and motivational showcases. These days, Joan is on a new journey...
![Morgan Gregoric is a registered nurse at Brantford General Hospital](https://www.bchsys.org/en/resources/PHOTO_Morgan-Gregorcic_Hospital-Insider-GOOD.jpg)
Pandemic forces nurse to adapt
Posted on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 09:07 AM
During the two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, many health care workers have had to be reassigned in order to alleviate the impact...
![Dr. Gene Jarrell, Emergency Department](https://www.bchsys.org/en/news/resources/Hospital-Insider/IMG_Dr.-Gene-Jarrell_Hospital-Insider.jpg)
Emergency doctor reflects on career
Posted on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 09:59 AM
Dr. Gene Jarrell has worked in the Brantford General Hospital emergency department (ED) for 37 years.
Over the years, he has been...
![Provincial approval sought to build a better BCHS](https://www.bchsys.org/en/news/resources/IMG_20220215_Hospital-Rendering_Full-resolution.png)
Provincial approval sought to build a better BCHS
Posted on Wednesday, March 02, 2022 02:15 PM
The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) has launched an enhanced advocacy campaign to the Ontario Government asking for permission to plan a redeveloped hospital site.
"Modernization...
![Liz Almeida (centre), a registered nurse in the neonatal intensive care unit at Brantford General Hospital, poses with her clinical manager, Angie Fraser, (left) and daughter Olivia Almeida), who has recently joined the Brant Community Healthcare System as a COVID screener.](https://www.bchsys.org/en/resources/PHOTO_20220217-Hospital-Insider_Angie-Fraser_Liz-Almeida_Olivia-Almeida-.jpg)
BCHS program recognizes employment milestones
Posted on Thursday, February 17, 2022 08:15 AM
Each year, the Brant Community Healthcare System recognizes employees and medical staff who reach specific milestones of employment...
![Sandy Cassada, a registered practical nurse, has worked for the past 25 years at the ophthalmology surgery department at the Brantford General Hospital.](https://www.bchsys.org/en/resources/IMG_20220202_Cataract-Surgery-Program-Sandy-Cassada.jpg)
Ophatlmology nurse looks back at long career
Posted on Wednesday, February 02, 2022 12:14 PM
For many years, the ophthalmology surgery program at the Brantford General Hospital has enjoyed a reputation as a centre of excellence.
Sandy...
![COVID assessment centre enhances pediatric service](https://www.bchsys.org/en/news/resources/IMG_Hospital-Insider-Jan-19-2022.jpg)
COVID assessment centre enhances pediatric service
Posted on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 10:52 AM
Over the last few months, the Ministry of Health has encouraged hospitals to expand COVID-19 assessment centres to provide specific care for pediatric patients. In response, BCHS,...
![BGH Indigenous Medicine Program believed a first in Canada](https://www.bchsys.org/en/news/resources/IMG_20220106_Indigenous-Family-Space_Hospital-Insider.jpg)
BGH Indigenous Medicine Program believed a first in Canada
Posted on Thursday, January 06, 2022 09:33 AM
BCHS launched the Indigenous Medicine Program last September at the Brantford General Hospital to better understand and support Indigenous communities to ensure they receive quality...
![Teddy Promotes Buzz Me Program for Seniors](https://www.bchsys.org/en/news/resources/2021.12.22_Buzz-Me-Bears.png)
Beary good: Teddy promotes Buzz Me program for seniors
Posted on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 01:50 PM
It's important to feel connected throughout the holiday season, especially as we continue to fight through the pandemic. It's very heartwarming that our caregivers can now give...
![Massilly supports local health care](https://www.bchsys.org/en/news/resources/IMG_Massilly_Hospital-Insider.jpg)
Massilly supports local health care
Posted on Wednesday, December 08, 2021 03:02 PM
Massilly North America is partnering once again with the Brant Community Healthcare System Foundation Hope for Healthcare campaign...
![BCHS Staff Huddles](https://www.bchsys.org/en/news/resources/PEDS-Huddle.jpg)
BCHS staff huddles to solve problems
Posted on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 02:19 PM
BCHS huddles are 10 to 15 minute meetings that give staff the opportunity to address any barriers they may be facing and to brainstorm solutions that will remove them. It is also...
![BGH nurse battled COVID-19 for more than a year](https://www.bchsys.org/en/resources/IMG_Sherry-Idulsa-Hospital-Insider-Nov.-2021.jpg)
BGH nurse battled COVID-19 for more than a year
Posted on Thursday, November 11, 2021 06:00 AM
This week's Hospital Insider spotlights Sherry Idulsa, a BGH nurse from the medical complex unit, who has experienced COVID-19...
![Oct. 29 is World Stroke Day. Promoting learning the signs of stroke, or FAST, are: Elke Hilgendag (left),clinical manager of the stroke program at the Brant County Healthcare System; Dr. Angela Fleming, a radiologist, and Danielle Swart, physician assistant in the emergency department.](https://www.bchsys.org/en/resources/IMG_20211029_Hospital-Insider_World-Stroke-Day.jpg)
Walter Gretzky saves life of woman he never met
Posted on Thursday, October 28, 2021 08:40 AM
Tomorrow, October 29, is World Stroke Day.
This week's Hospital Insider focuses on knowing the signs of stroke and acting fast.
Walter...
New system transforms medication dispensing at BCHS
Posted on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 02:13 PM
Every day, BCHS caregivers administer 4,500 medications to patients. In 2020, the BCHS board of directors approved the purchase...
![Public urged to support hospital staff](https://www.bchsys.org/en/resources/Registered-nurses-in-the-critical-care-ward-of-Brantford-General-Hospital-huddle-before-entering-a-COVID-19-patients-room.jpg)
Public urged to support hospital staff
Posted on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 08:24 AM
This week's Hospital Insider is a call to action for the public to please support local healthcare workers. David McNeil,...
![BCHS board 'here to do a public service'](https://www.bchsys.org/en/resources/David-and-Paul.png)
BCHS board 'here to do a public service'
Posted on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 04:02 PM
Paul Emerson, chair of the board of directors of the Brant Community Healthcare System, recounts his experience working alongside...
![CT Scanner](https://www.bchsys.org/en/resources/2021.09.01_CT-Scanner.jpg)
'Very caring community' helps bring second CT scanner closer to reality
Posted on Wednesday, September 01, 2021 08:57 AM
Brantford General Hospital currently completes 43,000 CT scans each year, including 18,000 emergency department patients. BCHS has also seen the number of CT scans increase by...
![Sandy Comand](https://www.bchsys.org/en/resources/Sandy-Comand.jpg)
She has a passion for preventing hospital infections and diseases
Posted on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 01:02 PM
"The Brant Community Healthcare System gave me the opportunity to follow my passion in hospital infections and diseases" says Sandy Comand, Clinical Manager at BCHS.
Sandy started...
![Jodie Rayer](https://www.bchsys.org/en/resources/2021.08.04_Jodie-Rayer-Screener.jpg)
Hospital screeners at frontline of care
Posted on Wednesday, August 04, 2021 09:10 AM
BCHS screeners are at the very frontline of the organization and one of the many additional measures that have been implemented due to COVID-19. Jodie Rayer was one of those...
![Rotary Sunrise](https://www.bchsys.org/en/resources/2021.07.21_Rotary-Sunrise.jpeg)
Sunrise Rotary boosts BGH pediatric clinic project
Posted on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 02:30 PM
A special thank you to the Rotary Brantford-Sunrise Club, who has generously donated $40,000 to BCHS. The money is being used for the new outpatient pediatric clinic at Brantford...