Willett Watch
What's happening at the Willett

Published monthly in the Paris Star, this column gives an inside look at the programs, people and history of the Willett Hospital in Paris.

The column is written by Peter Muir, a Communications Specialist with the Brant Community Healthcare System.

March 28, 2007
As Dr. Williams of PrimaCare moves into the Willett, the state of health in Brant County comes under serious scrutiny.

May 31, 2006
While we have plenty to eat in our part of the world, that may not be a good thing for those who have a problem with obesity. Peter looks at a new program designed to allow

April 12, 2006
Peter takes a walk through the new Willett at the recent Open House held for the public. From the new to the historical, the work is impressive.

March 29, 2006
Peter looks at the Program "Ever Active" which can be a transition to other forms of physical activity.

March 15, 2006
Peter talks about the value of a medication record, which can save lives and help reduce medication errors for seniors.

March 1, 2006
With the opening of the new Stroke Clinic at the Willett, Peter looks at some of the reasons for establishing it.

February 15, 2006
One of the new programs that has just begun is called REEACH. This rehabilitation program features exercise and education for those with chronic conditions such as MS, Stroke, Parkinsons, Arthritis. Peter describes it in detail.

February 1, 2006
Volunteering is good for the health of the community and for the health of the volunteer. Peter describes the 2nd annual volunteer fair put on by the Paris Well-being team.

January 18, 2006
We all want to change something about ourselves and the Paris Well-being Team is doing something about it. Peter talks to Leeanne Bolch who is offering a workshop on how to make change stick.