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'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...
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...
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...
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...
Cataract surgery is music to the ears
Posted on Wednesday, July 07, 2021 09:49 AM
Gary Surette felt at ease on the operating room table at Brant General Hospital after Dr. Zanetti played calming opera...
Lifelong Willett employee sees positive change
Posted on Thursday, June 17, 2021 09:19 AM
The Willett, Paris has evolved for the better over the past number of years. Long-time BCHS employee Marty McComb reflects on the many positive changes in this week’s
After 50 years, BGH nurse passes baton
Posted on Wednesday, June 02, 2021 03:04 PM
This week’s Hospital Insider features Dianne Kosar, who is retiring from Brantford General Hospital after 50 years as a registered nurse! Read the full Hospital Insider here.
Remembering Dr. Digby, 'gentle giant'
Posted on Thursday, May 20, 2021 08:43 AM
This week’s Hospital Insider article honours and remembers the life and contributions of the late Dr. Jim Digby, former Chief of Staff at Brant Community Healthcare System. Read...
Caring for patients is a family affair
Posted on Wednesday, May 05, 2021 09:16 AM
Sisters Danielle and Caitlin DeVries were among five children raised in a caring family. They saw how hard their mother, Joanne, a registered nurse, worked at Brantford General...
BCHS listens to voice of patients
Posted on Thursday, April 22, 2021 08:22 AM
Gail Gloster brings her nursing experience to the BCHS Patient Family Advisory Council and is proud to be a part of positive change. Read the full Hospital Insider.
BGH employee helps defend against COVID-19
Posted on Friday, April 09, 2021 08:43 AM
Dorota Dabrowski, who works in the emergency department at Brantford General Hospital, says she was not afraid to come to work when the COVID-19 pandemic began. However, she admits...
BCHS president has message of hope
Posted on Thursday, March 25, 2021 02:02 PM
As we continue to operate under the COVID-19 pandemic now into year two, Brant Community Healthcare System continues to respond on all levels. The positive spirit and flexibility...
During pandemic, frontline health-care staff go 'full throttle'
Posted on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 03:05 PM
Frontline health care staff at BCHS have tackled COVID-19 since it began. Now, a year later and despite the continuous challenges of the pandemic, frontline workers continue...
For BGH doctor, past year 'a blur'
Posted on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 08:25 AM
Dr. Britta Laslo says the past 11 months have been “a blur" as she cares for patients admitted to Brantford General Hospital – including those with COVID-19 and other acute respiratory...
Hospital lab staff tackle COVID-19
Posted on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 08:23 AM
Druvisha Patel was barely one year in her new position with the Brant Community Healthcare System when COVID-19 swept the world. Lee-Anne Lambert, manager of laboratory services,...
BCHS lab meets challenges of pandemic
Posted on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 01:09 PM
The laboratory at the Brant Community Healthcare System is a beehive of activity. Read the full article here.
Nurse brings unique perspective to diabetes education
Posted on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 01:06 PM
The Brant Community Healthcare System offers programs and care for people living with mental health and addiction issues to help them cope in their daily lives. To read the full...
Program supports people living with mental health, addictions issues
Posted on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 02:05 PM
The Brant Community Healthcare System offers programs and care for people living with mental health and addiction issues to help them cope in their daily lives. Click here to read...
Local nurse recognized as champion for organ donations
Posted on Wednesday, December 02, 2020 12:20 PM
Becoming an organ and tissue donor can mean a lifesaving transplant operation for someone in need. For those considering this option, Barb Longo is a source of inspiration...
BCHS volunteer pleased to be back helping patients
Posted on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 11:57 AM
As a dedicated Brant Community Healthcare System volunteer, David Kirk is not about to let the coronavirus pandemic slow him. To read the full article click here.
Neonatal intensive care available close to home
Posted on Tuesday, November 03, 2020 04:44 PM
Each year, about 250 families throughout Brantford, Brant County and nearby communities receive specialized care for newborns at Brantford General Hospital’s neonatal intensive...
Know signs of stroke and act FAST
Posted on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 01:00 PM
It's important to know the signs of a stroke and seek emergency care if needed. Read the full article.
Hospitals work together to prepare for second wave
Posted on Wednesday, October 07, 2020 12:56 PM
What if? For many months, that question has been on the minds of hospital administrators, physicians and board members of the Brant Community Healthcare System, which operates...
COVID-19 puts extra pressure on infection control team
Posted on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 11:10 AM
The infection prevention and control team at the Brant Community Healthcare System is small – just five employees. However, their presence is felt throughout the Brantford General...
Inspired by Terry Fox, nurse plans run to honour health-care workers
Posted on Tuesday, September 08, 2020 12:45 PM
At 21, Alexandria Goodall is a registered practical nurse and a published author. Goodall takes inspiration from Terry Fox and his story. To read the full article click here.
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