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Stephenie Rowe: Compassion in Action
Posted on Friday, August 22, 2025 08:00 AM
From Family Roots to Community Ties
If you pass Stephenie Rowe in the hallways at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS), you are likely to get more than a smile. She might...
BCHS Emerging Leaders Program: Laura Tremblay
Posted on Thursday, August 14, 2025 10:00 AM
As Patient Experience Specialist, Laura Tremblay feels as though her role already embodies qualities of leadership that inspire her.
“I attempt to model compassion, care,...

BCHS Celebrates Major Milestone in Emergency Department Renovation Improvement Project
Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 08:00 AM
Brantford, ON – Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is proud to announce an exciting milestone in its Emergency Department (ED) Renovation Improvement Project with the...

Bhrigu Bagga: Values that Guide the Work
Posted on Friday, August 08, 2025 01:00 PM
When Bhrigu Bagga left Delhi and moved to Canada, he came alone. No family waiting, no job lined up, no certainty about what would follow. Wanting to make a difference and do...
New VP of Redevelopment Paves Way for BGH’s Future
Posted on Monday, August 04, 2025 09:07 AM
Photo: Robert Hofmann, new VP of Redevelopment at Brant Community Healthcare System.
Brantford General Hospital is entering a new era of transformation — and guiding that...

Darren Edwards: Welcoming Voices Beyond Our Own
Posted on Thursday, July 31, 2025 08:00 AM
Darren Edwards began his career as a nurse. In those early years, he worked closely with patients and responded to needs in real time, building trust moment by moment. For...

BCHS Emerging Leaders Program: Anastasiya Verrall
Posted on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 08:00 AM
Entering the program as a Clinical Educator, Anastasiya Verrall felt ready to explore leadership beyond the scope of education. Driven by the desire to make healthcare...

Sinkholes and busted boilers: new fixes at old Brantford General Hospital
Posted on Saturday, July 26, 2025 08:14 PM
Planning is underway for a new hospital — but in the meantime, the old building is getting a series of upgrades
By Celeste Percy-Beauregard Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Ontario Building New Hospital in Brantford-Brant
Posted on Thursday, July 17, 2025 01:05 PM
News release issued by the province of Ontario.
Expanded hospital will help to protect Ontario’s health-care system by increasing services and reducing wait times
BRANTFORD —...

Lia Salam-White: My Story, My Strength
Posted on Friday, July 11, 2025 03:00 PM
For Lia Salam-White, the journey to belonging isn’t just about where you end up – it’s also about what you leave behind.
Born in Afghanistan during the Soviet invasion, Lia...
BCHS Emerging Leaders Program: Rob Brinn
Posted on Friday, July 11, 2025 10:00 AM
As Manager, Engineering and Maintenance, Rob Brinn recognizes the vital role that each person plays in the success of this hospital and the community we serve.
“I was...

Brantford hospital enhances support for Indigenous patients
Posted on Tuesday, July 08, 2025 08:48 AM
“I want patients to focus on their health, and I can focus on all the administrative areas,” says manager of Indigenous Health Services.
By Celeste Percy-Beauregard Local...

Zariah Tonkin: Living Openly & Being Seen
Posted on Friday, July 04, 2025 04:00 PM
For Zariah Tonkin, the journey toward living authentically was not defined by one big moment. It was a quiet series of truths, slowly surfacing over time.
"I’ve always known...
New Oncology Position Expands Cancer Care Access at BCHS
Posted on Wednesday, July 02, 2025 01:46 PM
Photo: Team BCHS includes (left to right) Dr. Andrew Burkett, Chief and Medical Director of Internal Medicine; Dr. Anirudh Goel, Chief of Staff and Vice President of Medical...
BCHS Emerging Leaders Program: Tanya Rickwood
Posted on Friday, June 27, 2025 01:00 PM
As an RPN, Tanya Rickwood sees how all types of leadership affect patient care and outcomes. Driven by a desire for continuous learning, Tanya was motivated by the idea that...
It Takes a Team: Rob’s Remarkable Road to Recovery
Posted on Friday, June 27, 2025 08:51 AM
Rob Weir (middle) is on the road to recovery after his stroke back in January. With the help of his care team, including Joe Foris, Physiotherapist (left), Ally Brown,...

Michelle Bomberry: Listening, Teaching, and Rebuilding Trust
Posted on Thursday, June 19, 2025 12:41 PM
Michelle Bomberry’s journey to Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is shaped by deep cultural roots, lived experience, and a lifelong commitment to education and...

Leading Beyond Care! Pride Groups visit Brantford General Hospital
Posted on Monday, June 16, 2025 12:56 PM
In photo: Will Thomas-Boaz, clinical manager of the Brantford General Hospital's critical care unit, and Jacqui Fendley, chair of Brantford PRIDE, attended a symposium and...

Having a baby soon? Here’s what you need to know about measles
Posted on Friday, June 13, 2025 02:26 PM
By Celeste Percy-Beauregard Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for Hamilton Spectator
(Story source: What you need to know about measles if you’re having a baby)
Last week, Grand...

BCHS Emerging Leaders Program: Angela Burke
Posted on Friday, June 13, 2025 01:00 PM
As Manager, Professional Practice and Education, Angela Burke is required to think both strategically and practically. Driven by a desire to create systems and environments...
Providing Compassion and Care Throughout All Ages
Posted on Friday, June 13, 2025 08:33 AM
Brantford Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is committed to providing excellent medical care and understanding the needs of patients of all ages.
BCHS’ geriatrics team offers...

Dr. Dale Kalina Samji: Transforming Systems by Centering Identity
Posted on Thursday, June 12, 2025 03:15 PM
Dr. Dale Kalina Samji didn’t plan to become a public face of healthcare transformation. He simply refused to work in systems that excluded people. As Chief Medical...
A Beacon of Kindness: Meet Rod Lewis, the Heart Behind the Help at BCHS
Posted on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 07:59 AM
Meet Rod Lewis, a dedicated volunteer at the Brantford General Hospital’s (BGH) Ambulatory Care Centre. You may have seen his friendly face around the main level, where he...

Indigenous Health Service at BCHS: Focused on Care, Inclusivity, and Culture
Posted on Friday, June 06, 2025 09:49 AM
Truth, trust, and understanding.
For several years, these three important concepts have been at the heart of Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation efforts with Indigenous peoples...

Cindy Benerayan: Values Built on Care
Posted on Thursday, June 05, 2025 12:25 PM
For Cindy Benerayan, home has never just been a location – it’s a feeling shaped by culture, food, language, love, and faith, all interwoven into everyday life.
Growing up in...