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Healthcare System holds nursing job fair
Posted on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 04:00 PM
The Brant Community Healthcare System is hosting a nursing job fair on Wednesday, September 15 in hopes that it will help them...
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Paramedics responding to more calls
Posted on Monday, September 13, 2021 08:17 AM
Brant/Brantford paramedics and the Brant Community Healthcare System say they are experiencing a high demand for service. However,...
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BCHS gets $12.9M provincial boost
Posted on Friday, September 10, 2021 08:45 PM
The Brant Community Healthcare System is getting a $12.9-million boost from the provincial government. The funding, announced...
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Strain on Local Emergency Response Services
Posted on Friday, September 10, 2021 02:19 PM
For Immediate Release
September 10, 2021
Strain on Local Emergency Response ServicesCounty of Brant, ON – Local emergency medical services including Brant-Brantford Paramedics...
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NGH announces temporary transition of Labour and Delivery to BCHS as part of our COVID recovery plan
Posted on Tuesday, September 07, 2021 04:20 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 7, 2021
NGH announces temporary transition of Labour and Delivery to BCHS as part of our COVID recovery planNorfolk General Hospital (NGH) is temporarily...
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COVID-19 Outbreak Declared Over at the Willett Site
Posted on Wednesday, September 01, 2021 04:45 PM
For Immediate Release
September 1, 2021
COVID-19 Outbreak Declared Over at the Willett SiteBrantford, ON – An outbreak of COVID-19 has been declared over on the Transitional Unit...
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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...
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COVID-19 Outbreak Declared on B6 Medicine at Brantford General Hospital
Posted on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 05:10 PM
For Immediate Release
August 25, 2021
COVID-19 Outbreak Declared at Brantford General HospitalBrantford, ON – An outbreak of COVID-19 has been declared on B6 Medicine at...
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Implementation of vaccination policies
Posted on Thursday, August 19, 2021 04:14 PM
A Message from the Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Norfolk Brant Burlington Hospital Presidents and CEOs
August 19, 2021 - Implementation of vaccination policies
Hamilton Niagara...
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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...
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The DOVE Program Brings Holistic Healing to Dementia Care
Posted on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 12:30 PM
Just as the dove is a symbolic representation of peace and love, so too is The DOVE Program at the Brant Community Healthcare System. Created by recreational therapists Rachel...
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COVID-19 Outbreak Declared at the Willett Site
Posted on Friday, August 13, 2021 10:48 PM
For Immediate Release
August 13, 2021
COVID-19 Outbreak Declared at the Willett SiteBrantford, ON – An outbreak of COVID-19 has been declared on the Transitional Unit at...
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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...
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Critical Care Team and the 3 Wishes Project
Posted on Wednesday, August 04, 2021 08:48 AM
Congratulations to the Critical Care Team for being published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ). Their involvement in the 3 wishes project demonstrates...
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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...
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Donation brings pediatric clinic renovation closer to goal
Posted on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 11:57 AM
A $500,000 renovation of the outpatient pediatric clinic at Brantford General Hospital is set to begin next March. The upgrades...
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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...
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BCHS accepts nine Honourary Paul Harris Fellowship Awards from Rotary Club of Brantford-Sunrise
Posted on Friday, June 25, 2021 11:29 AM
Brant Community Healthcare System is beaming with pride after eight staff and physicians were awarded honourary Paul Harris Fellowship Awards by the Rotary Club of Brantford-Sunrise...
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BCHS Honours National Indigenous Peoples Day
Posted on Monday, June 21, 2021 09:40 AM
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Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is honoured to recognize National Indigenous Peoples Day. We join communities across the country...
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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
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Act FAST – Know the Signs of a Stroke
Posted on Monday, June 07, 2021 08:44 AM
Every second counts during a medical emergency, especially when you or someone you love may be having a stroke – that’s when a blood clot or a ruptured vessel cuts off the blood...
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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.
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Recent Findings at Kamloops Residential School Site
Posted on Monday, May 31, 2021 12:19 PM
Brant Community Healthcare System extends our deepest condolences and joins the country in grieving the tragic news of the discovery of remains at the site of the former Kamloops...
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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...
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May is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Posted on Monday, May 17, 2021 08:42 AM
May is Sexual Assault Awareness month – a time to pause and reflect on the reality that sexual assault and domestic violence are a grave concern in our communities. Sadly, throughout...