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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

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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...

The DOVE Program recreational therapists, Julie and Rachel. with patient Mary Kaus

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...

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 Site

Brantford, ON – An outbreak of COVID-19 has been declared on the Transitional Unit at...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

Ida, Melodie and Dr. Natalia Pastuszewska

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...

Sandra Comand (left) and Dianne Kosar (right)

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.

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...

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...

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...

COVID-19 outbreak on C2 Stroke Unit declared over at Brantford General Hospital

Posted on Friday, May 14, 2021 01:19 PM

For Immediate Release

May 14, 2021

COVID-19 outbreak on C2 Stroke Unit declared over at Brantford General Hospital

Brantford, ON – An outbreak of COVID-19 has been declared...

Second-annual Nursing Now Ontario Awards honours contributions of nurses during challenging year

Posted on Monday, May 10, 2021 02:20 PM

BCHS is honoured to recognize and congratulate registered practical nurse (RPN) Sheri Bruder on her Nursing Now Ontario Award. It is very much deserved and we are beyond grateful...