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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...
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BGH says it is vaccinating within 'provincial guidelines'
Posted on Monday, February 22, 2021 08:30 AM
Martin Ruaux, vice-president, clinical, and chief nursing executive, with the Brant Community Healthcare System, which operates...
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Software snag at COVID vaccine clinic caused lineups
Posted on Friday, February 19, 2021 08:27 AM
A snag in provincial registration software caused lineups and long waits at a COVID-19 vaccination clinic Thursday at Brantford General Hospital, however, “the initial...
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Brantford-Brant moves into 'orange-restrict' on Tuesday
Posted on Friday, February 12, 2021 08:22 AM
Brantford and Brant County will emerge from the provincial COVID-19 lockdown next week and enter the ‘orange-restrict’ zone. To read the full article click here.
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Niagara, Brant and Hamilton find success getting extra doses out of COVID-19 vaccine
Posted on Thursday, February 11, 2021 03:58 PM
Niagara health official says extra doses has allowed for 28% more people to get the vaccine. The Brant Community Healthcare System has been able to extract a sixth...
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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,...
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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.
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Additional acute care beds open at BGH
Posted on Monday, January 25, 2021 02:00 PM
Brantford General Hospital has opened 14 additional beds to help create capacity for acute care patients during the pandemic. For more information click here.
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A union against all odds: Brad & Melissa's Story
Posted on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 03:38 PM
On a roller coaster of highs and lows over a two week period, a Brantford couple managed to realize their dreams against all odds, and with a little help from their care team at...
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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...
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Applause greets first local vaccine recipient
Posted on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 10:38 AM
A group of 54 front-line health-care workers vaccinated at the Brantford General Hospital, as part of a trial immunization clinic to ensure staff are prepared for mobile clinics...
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First local COVID-19 vaccine doses arrive
Posted on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 10:36 AM
On Wednesday — 10 months after COVID-19 arrived in Brantford and Brant County – the vaccine rollout will begin, targeting some long-term care staff who can come to the Brantford...
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Man charged after hospital mask dispute, spitting incident
Posted on Thursday, January 07, 2021 08:00 AM
A 31-year-old Brantford man faces numerous charges after a disturbance at Brantford General Hospital on Jan. 2. For more information click here. To read to full police crime brief...
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First doses of COVID-19 vaccine coming to Brantford-Brant next week
Posted on Tuesday, January 05, 2021 02:00 PM
Dr. Elizabeth Urbantke, Brant’s acting medical officer of health, said the community will be receiving both the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines, which will be given to “priority...
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Holiday healthcare available
Posted on Thursday, December 24, 2020 02:22 PM
Feeling ill or experiencing a health emergency? The Brant Community Healthcare System will be fully operating over the Christmas holiday, including the COVID-19 Assessment...
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Seeking health-care over the holidays
Posted on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 01:00 PM
The Brant Community Healthcare System, which operates Brantford General Hospital and the Willett urgent-care centre in Paris, is urging residents not to be afraid of accessing...
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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...
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Eight local people being treated in hospital for COVID-19
Posted on Thursday, December 03, 2020 03:11 PM
Eight local people with COVID-19 are being treated in hospital, according to the Brant County Health Unit. Two of those people are in intensive care at Brantford General Hospital...
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...
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COVID-19 outbreak declared at BGH
Posted on Thursday, November 26, 2020 04:00 PM
A COVID-19 outbreak on the surgical unit at Brantford General Hospital was declared Thursday after a health-care worker and a patient tested positive. For more information read...
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Local health team gets provincial approval
Posted on Thursday, November 19, 2020 04:38 PM
Brantford-Brant is one of 13 new Ontario Health Teams approved this week by the province in a bid streamline patient care between home settings, hospitals and long-term care.
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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.
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A Message for Patients and Families about Surgical Care at Brant Community Healthcare System
Posted on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 12:38 PM
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you or a loved one are scheduled for surgery or procedure in the coming weeks at either Brantford General Hospital or The Willett Paris, we want you to...
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Health unit reporting 12 new cases of COVID-19
Posted on Saturday, November 07, 2020 03:35 PM
The Brant County Health Unit is reporting 12 new cases of COVID-19 in the community. For more information click here.
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Four new cases of COVID-19 in Brantford-Brant
Posted on Friday, November 06, 2020 10:59 AM
The Brant County Health Unit reported four new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday. To read more click here.