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![Bonnie Camm joined the Brant Community Healthcare System (Brantford General Hospital and Willett Hospital in Paris) as president and CEO in March of this year](https://www.bchsys.org/en/news/resources/Hospital-Insider/PHOTO_Hospital-Insider-Article_July-11-2024_Hospital-President-Tackles-Healthcare-Challenges.jpg)
Hospital president tackles healthcare challenges
Posted on Thursday, July 11, 2024 08:55 AM
In March of this year, Bonnie Camm joined the Brant Community Healthcare System (Brantford General Hospital and Willett Hospital in Paris) as President & CEO.
“It has been a...
Strike Back at Stroke - Act FAST
Posted on Friday, June 21, 2024 10:22 AM
On November 14, 2023, Randy Whitton slipped on the floor after not being able to feel his left arm or left leg.
“At first, my partner and I didn’t know it was a medical...
![Krystal Nagy (left) and Dr. Dale Kalina, infectious disease specialist and the chief medical information officer of the Brant Community Healthcare System](https://www.bchsys.org/en/news/resources/Hospital-Insider/PHOTO_Hospital-Insider-Article_June-6-2024_Medicine--Technology-Enhances-Patient-Care.jpg)
Medicine and technology enhances patient care
Posted on Thursday, June 06, 2024 08:35 AM
Technology continues to make its mark throughout all aspects of our lives – including healthcare.
At the Brant Community Healthcare System (Brantford General Hospital and The...
![Dr. Somaiah Ahmed, chief and medical director of emergency medicine for the hospital, took The Spectator on a recent behind-the-scenes tour at Brantford General Hospital.](https://www.bchsys.org/en/news/resources/PHOTO_Hamilton-Spectator-Article_June-2024.jpg)
Behind the scenes at Brantford General Hospital’s emergency department
Posted on Tuesday, June 04, 2024 12:30 PM
(Dr. Somaiah Ahmed, chief and medical director of emergency medicine for the hospital, took The Spectator on a recent behind-the-scenes tour at Brantford General Hospital...
BCHS Wins Patient Advocacy Award
Posted on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 02:53 PM
The Brant Community Healthcare System was the recipient of the Patient Advocacy Award from SeamlessMD.
This award recognizes the health system with the highest patient adoption...
Brant Community Healthcare System Receives Panel’s Report
Posted on Tuesday, May 07, 2024 01:15 PM
For Immediate Release
May 7, 2024
Brantford, ON – The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) has recently received an Independent Assessment Committee (IAC) report as it...
In the News: New cafeteria opens at Brantford General Hospital
Posted on Monday, May 06, 2024 03:13 PM
Staff at Brantford General Hospital beamed as they cut the ribbon last month to officially open Terrace Bistro!
"Reopening it was a priority identified through repeated staff...
In the News: Mental-health concerns prevalent during pregnancy in Brantford-Brant
Posted on Friday, May 03, 2024 08:36 AM
The Labour & Delivery Program at BCHS is in the news. The Hamilton Spectator discusses how we provide care for our patients in partnership with the Brant County Health Unit.
![BCHS Nursing Week Spotlights](https://www.bchsys.org/en/news/resources/nursing-week-spotlights-2024-11-x-8.5-in-1.png)
BCHS Celebrates Nursing Week 2024
Posted on Thursday, May 02, 2024 01:56 PM
As we celebrate National Nursing Week, we would like to take the opportunity to express our sincerest gratitude to all of our RNs, RPNs, NPs, students, and externs, who work...
![Courtney de Graaf, left, is an RPN and Marcy Kinsman, an interim clinical manager at Brantford General Hospital.](https://www.bchsys.org/en/news/resources/Hospital-Insider/PHOTO_Hospital-Insider-Article_May-2-2024_BGH-Nurse-Changing-Lives-Shaping-Tomorrow.jpg)
BGH nurse ‘changing lives, shaping tomorrow’
Posted on Thursday, May 02, 2024 08:36 AM
May 6-12 is National Nursing Week in Canada. This year’s theme, ‘Changing Lives. Shaping Tomorrow.’ recognizes the contributions of nurses.
Courtney de Graaf, an RPN at the...
Happy National Physicians' Day and International Day of the Midwife
Posted on Wednesday, May 01, 2024 06:00 AM
Professional Staff Features:
In recognition & celebration of National Physicians' Day on May 1st and International Day of the Midwife on May 5th, we sat down with a few of our...
![BCHS Volunteers, Mike Salvatori and Asma Nehar.](https://www.bchsys.org/en/news/resources/Hospital-Insider/PHOTO_Hospital-Insider-Article_April-4-2024_Hospital-Volunteers-Icing-on-The-Cake.jpg)
Hospital Volunteers ‘Icing on The Cake’
Posted on Thursday, April 04, 2024 10:48 AM
From the minute you enter Brantford General Hospital (BGH) and The Willett, you can easily spot the 300 volunteers as they go about their duties wearing their blue uniforms....
![Barb Longo | TGLN BeADonor Month](https://www.bchsys.org/en/news/resources/PHOTO_Barb-Longo.jpg)
BeADonor Month Spotlight | Barb Longo
Posted on Monday, April 01, 2024 09:00 AM
About Barbara Longo
Barbara Longo has returned to the Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) as a Clinical Informatic Project Coordinator. Prior to her retirement, Barbara...
![Cindy Hayward-Dale (back right), interim director of Organizational Health, Organizational Development, and Volunteer Engagement for Brantford Community Health System, and Audrey Zheke (front right), peer support and wellness specialist, sit with BCHS Peer Support Program team members](https://www.bchsys.org/en/news/resources/Hospital-Insider/PHOTO_Hospital-Insider-Article_-March-28-2024_Leading-Edge-Service-Provides-Care-for-Hospital-Staff.jpg)
Leading-edge service provides care for hospital staff
Posted on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 03:17 PM
The Peer Support Program at the Brant Community Healthcare System recently celebrated its 1-year milestone.
“People who choose to work in healthcare, particularly acute...
![Fifty years after arriving in Brantford, Dr. Kai Gade is preparing to retire](https://www.bchsys.org/en/news/resources/Hospital-Insider/PHOTO_Hospital-Insider-Article_March-14-2024_Dr.-Kai-Gade-Reaches-50-Year-Milestone.jpg)
Dr. Kai Gade Reaches 50-Year Milestone
Posted on Thursday, March 14, 2024 10:44 AM
50 years after arriving in Brantford, Dr. Kai Gade is preparing to retire.
In 1971 Kai Gade became Dr. Kai Gade, and soon after in 1973, Dr. Gade arrived in Brantford, working...
![BCHS Critical Care program expansion ribbon cutting](https://www.bchsys.org/en/news/resources/PHOTO_CCU-Expansion-Ribbon-Cutting.jpg)
BCHS Critical Care Program celebrates clinical expansion
Posted on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 10:05 AM
In response to our growing community and regional demands, we are pleased to share that the Critical Care program at the Brant Community Healthcare System has officially...
![Erin Sleeth, interim president and CEO of the Brant Community Heathcare System, and Brantford-Brant MPP Will Bouma speak to a group gathered at Brantford General Hospital on Friday, March 8 after Bouma announced the province is providing an additional $5.25 million in funding to the hospital to address urgent infrastructure needs.](https://www.bchsys.org/en/news/resources/Expositor-Photo.png)
BGH gets extra $5.25M in provincial funding for infrastructure upgrades, repairs
Posted on Monday, March 11, 2024 12:14 PM
(By Michelle Ruby, The Brantford Expositor)
Another $5.25 million in funding from the provincial Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund will help cover costs related to a sinkhole...
![portrait of Dr. Nida Khawaja](https://www.bchsys.org/en/about-us/resources/Public-Reporting-Images/DSC08694-2.jpg)
Feature: Dr. Nida Khawaja
Posted on Thursday, February 29, 2024 09:12 AM
Last month, I had the privilege of sitting down with Dr. Nida Khawaja - a member of the Department of Mental Health & Addictions - to learn about her background, passion for...
![Brianna Lawrence is a student volunteer at the Brant Community Healthcare System.](https://www.bchsys.org/en/news/resources/Hospital-Insider/PHOTO_Hospital-Insider-Article_February-29-2024_Brianna-Lawrence-Hospital-Student-Volunteer.jpg)
Volunteer experience at BCHS inspires student
Posted on Thursday, February 29, 2024 08:36 AM
Inspired by her English teacher, Brianna Lawrence was motivated to reach her full potential and applied to become a student volunteer at the Brant Community Healthcare System...
![BCHS Accreditation](https://www.bchsys.org/en/resources/Hospital-Insider/PHOTO_Hospital-Insider-Article_February-15-2024_Brant-Community-Healthcare-System-Awarded-Exemplary-Standing.jpg)
BCHS Awarded ‘Exemplary Standing’
Posted on Thursday, February 15, 2024 06:36 AM
Last November, Accreditation Canada-appointed surveyors visited both the Brantford General Hospital and The Willett in Paris.
As a global, not-for-profit organization with a...
![Don Hall, senior director, corporate infrastructure and redevelopment with the Brant Community Healthcare System, says the redevelopment of Brantford General Hospital is one of the most difficult he has encountered in more than 30 years of experience.](https://www.bchsys.org/en/news/resources/PHOTO_Don-Hall.jpg)
Healthcare system navigating 'perfect storm'
Posted on Tuesday, February 06, 2024 11:37 AM
(By Vincent Ball, The Brantford Expositor)
A new hospital for Brantford is one of the toughest projects Don Hall has seen in more than 30 years of health care facility...
![Michelle Russell (left) and Caralee Bolton are certified Registered Nurse First Assists at the Brant Community Healthcare System](https://www.bchsys.org/en/news/resources/Hospital-Insider/Hospital-Insider-Article_February-1-2024_Nurses-Never-Stop-Learning.jpg)
Nurses never stop learning
Posted on Thursday, February 01, 2024 09:34 AM
Nurses are frequently described as lifelong learners.
Graduating with their nursing degree and getting their first job is just the beginning.
The nurses at the Brant Community...
![headshot of Bonnie Camm](https://www.bchsys.org/en/news/resources/CEO-announcement-1.png)
Bonnie Camm named Brant Community Healthcare System President & CEO
Posted on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 03:50 PM
For Immediate Release
January 23, 2024
Brantford, ON – The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Bonnie Camm to...
![Brian Brennan, clinical director of the peri-operative surgery program, and Caralee Bolton, registered nurse first assistant, at the Brant Community Healthcare System say a virtual companion helps surgery patients recover at home.](https://www.bchsys.org/en/news/resources/Hospital-Insider/PHOTO_Hospital-Insider-Article_January-18-2024_BGH-Provides-Virtual-Companion-for-Surgery-Patients.jpg)
BGH provides virtual companion for surgery patients
Posted on Thursday, January 18, 2024 08:57 AM
Many patients undergoing hip, knee, and shoulder surgery at the Brantford General Hospital are now able to return home the same day of their procedure where they can sleep in...
![BGH Enhances Emergency Care for Kids](https://www.bchsys.org/en/news/resources/Hospital-Insider/PHOTO_Hospital-Insider-Article_January-4-2024_BGH-Enhances-Emergency-Care-for-Kids.jpg)
BGH Enhances Emergency Care for Kids
Posted on Friday, January 05, 2024 11:44 AM
The recent opening of the Pediatric Acute Referral Service (PARS) at the Brantford General Hospital is a significant enhancement to the care provided for children, and their...