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The Willett
Find a brochure about programs, services and tenants at the Willett here.
First built in 1922, the Willett has been a centre of health serving its local area. Over the years programs at the Willett have evolved to meet the healthcare needs of the wider community. At one time the hospital had a busy maternity ward, medical wards and operating rooms.
Today, there have been many advances in procedures, skills and technology that have influenced the way in which healthcare is provided. The average length of stay in a hospital has been drastically reduced and many procedures that would require being admitted to a hospital are now done on an outpatient basis. Studies have shown that today less than 1% of health care is provided in a hospital setting.
To reflect the changing needs of healthcare, in January of 1997, the Health Services Restructuring Commission directed the Board of the Willett "to continue to develop a pilot model for primary care reform in Paris and the surrounding rural community." In 2001, The Willett and the Brantford General joined together as equal partners to form the Brant Community Healthcare System with a combined leadership, staff and support services providing hospital services to the community.
The Willett model - Urgent Care, Primary Care, Outpatient Programs, Outreach Services, Health Promotion and Partnerships - is based upon Ontario’s new delivery of healthcare and ensures a significant, growing role for the Willett for years to come.
Find out about the Willett programs and partnerships here.
“According to the World Health Organization, much of the world's future health burden will be a result of lifestyle practice.” Roy Romanow, 2002
