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A Future For The Willett
 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.
Find out about the Willett history here.
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." Brantford General was directed "to provide and build capacity for Brant County." St Joseph's Hospital was directed to close and transfer its programs to the Brantford General Hospital.
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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. As part of a transition plan  while new facilities were being built at the Brantford General site, Complex Continuing Care and Palliative services were temporarily located at the Willett.
Find out about the Brant Community Healthcare System here.
Now that construction is complete at the Brantford General, the Complex Continuing Care and Palliative programs have moved to the Brantford General and the Willett is moving forward with its new role as a multi-service healthcare centre.
Find out about renovations at the Willett here.
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 here.
 The ‘New Willett Implementation Team’ is a group of 26 healthcare professionals- physicians, nurses, hospital employees and community stakeholders. They are busy developing business and operational plans for new programs at the Willett in addition to the sixteen current programs.
Find out about support for the Willett's future 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
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