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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...
Caring for patients is a family affair
Posted on Wednesday, May 05, 2021 09:16 AM
Sisters Danielle and Caitlin DeVries were among five children raised in a caring family. They saw how hard their mother, Joanne, a registered nurse, worked at Brantford General...
BCHS listens to voice of patients
Posted on Thursday, April 22, 2021 08:22 AM
Gail Gloster brings her nursing experience to the BCHS Patient Family Advisory Council and is proud to be a part of positive change. Read the full Hospital Insider.
BGH employee helps defend against COVID-19
Posted on Friday, April 09, 2021 08:43 AM
Dorota Dabrowski, who works in the emergency department at Brantford General Hospital, says she was not afraid to come to work when the COVID-19 pandemic began. However, she admits...
BCHS president has message of hope
Posted on Thursday, March 25, 2021 02:02 PM
As we continue to operate under the COVID-19 pandemic now into year two, Brant Community Healthcare System continues to respond on all levels. The positive spirit and flexibility...
During pandemic, frontline health-care staff go 'full throttle'
Posted on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 03:05 PM
Frontline health care staff at BCHS have tackled COVID-19 since it began. Now, a year later and despite the continuous challenges of the pandemic, frontline workers continue...
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.
Neonatal intensive care available close to home
Posted on Tuesday, November 03, 2020 04:44 PM
Each year, about 250 families throughout Brantford, Brant County and nearby communities receive specialized care for newborns at Brantford General Hospital’s neonatal intensive...
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...