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For BGH doctor, past year 'a blur'
Posted on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 08:25 AM
Dr. Britta Laslo says the past 11 months have been “a blur" as she cares for patients admitted to Brantford General Hospital – including those with COVID-19 and other acute respiratory...
Hospital lab staff tackle COVID-19
Posted on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 08:23 AM
Druvisha Patel was barely one year in her new position with the Brant Community Healthcare System when COVID-19 swept the world. Lee-Anne Lambert, manager of laboratory services,...
BCHS lab meets challenges of pandemic
Posted on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 01:09 PM
The laboratory at the Brant Community Healthcare System is a beehive of activity. Read the full article here.
Nurse brings unique perspective to diabetes education
Posted on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 01:06 PM
The Brant Community Healthcare System offers programs and care for people living with mental health and addiction issues to help them cope in their daily lives. To read the full...
Program supports people living with mental health, addictions issues
Posted on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 02:05 PM
The Brant Community Healthcare System offers programs and care for people living with mental health and addiction issues to help them cope in their daily lives. Click here to read...
Local nurse recognized as champion for organ donations
Posted on Wednesday, December 02, 2020 12:20 PM
Becoming an organ and tissue donor can mean a lifesaving transplant operation for someone in need. For those considering this option, Barb Longo is a source of inspiration...
BCHS volunteer pleased to be back helping patients
Posted on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 11:57 AM
As a dedicated Brant Community Healthcare System volunteer, David Kirk is not about to let the coronavirus pandemic slow him. To read the full article click here.
Know signs of stroke and act FAST
Posted on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 01:00 PM
It's important to know the signs of a stroke and seek emergency care if needed. Read the full article.
Hospitals work together to prepare for second wave
Posted on Wednesday, October 07, 2020 12:56 PM
What if? For many months, that question has been on the minds of hospital administrators, physicians and board members of the Brant Community Healthcare System, which operates...
COVID-19 puts extra pressure on infection control team
Posted on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 11:10 AM
The infection prevention and control team at the Brant Community Healthcare System is small – just five employees. However, their presence is felt throughout the Brantford General...
Inspired by Terry Fox, nurse plans run to honour health-care workers
Posted on Tuesday, September 08, 2020 12:45 PM
At 21, Alexandria Goodall is a registered practical nurse and a published author. Goodall takes inspiration from Terry Fox and his story. To read the full article click here.
Your health information now available online
Posted on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 12:49 PM
The Brant Community Healthcare System is making it easier for patients to access their personal health information. Read the full article here.
Nurse on front line of COVID testing
Posted on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 12:41 PM
Mary Attalla did not hesitate when she got the telephone call asking if she would work in the COVID-19 assessment centre. Read the full article here.
BGH nurse discovers niche caring for her grandmother
Posted on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 12:23 PM
Growing up in Cambridge, Gina Vieira discovered at an early age that she wanted to become a nurse. Read the full article here.
George Campbell: Health-care hero
Posted on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 12:47 PM
George Campbell was not a physician but he had the largest practice in town. And he cared for you. To read more click here.
Hospital dietitians face challenges feeding COVID-19 patients
Posted on Wednesday, July 01, 2020 10:25 PM
Lori Elyk has a critical role caring for some of the sickest patients at the Brantford General Hospital. To read more click here.
Nurse finds niche at BCHS
Posted on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 12:41 PM
At the beginning of the pandemic, hospitals wanted to hear from retired nurses interested in returning to help. After 8 years of retirement, Patti Clarke returns to BGH. To read...
Education helps RN make a difference
Posted on Monday, June 01, 2020 10:27 AM
For Canadians, it is difficult to imagine the life Matthew Mutamiri experienced in Zimbabwe, where he was born and raised and the journey he took to become a registered nurse at...
ICU nurse's thoughts are with her patients and family
Posted on Friday, May 15, 2020 12:10 PM
Liz McNamara knew she wanted to be a nurse in an intensive care unit. What she did not know is that one day she would be caring for patients in Brantford General Hospital’s...
Allergy doesn't deter career in nursing
Posted on Monday, April 27, 2020 12:08 PM
Jake Oskam considered becoming a teacher but was always fascinated with health care and helping people. Read the full Hospital Insider here.
Yes, let's applaud volunteers
Posted on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 03:45 PM
It is an understatement to say that Brant Community Healthcare System’s volunteers miss their involvement with patients, visitors and staff. To read more click here.
Brant pandemic patients do not walk alone
Posted on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 09:16 AM
The face masks from the Brant Community Healthcare System – carefully sewn by hundreds of loving hands across our community – are a symbolic gesture that no one needs to walk alone...
Hospital volunteer known for 'trademark smile'
Posted on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 04:18 PM
It is two years since Marcy Clark joined the volunteer association at the Brant Community Healthcare System. To read more about her trademark smile click here.
A passion for health care — and skiing
Posted on Monday, February 24, 2020 03:53 PM
It isn’t often that a person with a passion for downhill skiing – born and raised in Warwick, England – ends up in Brantford. Click here to read more.
Seeking to move hospital care out of the hallways
Posted on Wednesday, February 05, 2020 01:07 PM
BCHS staff work as a team, with all hands-on deck to find the right bed for the right patient at the right time. To read more click here.
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