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Darren Edwards: Welcoming Voices Beyond Our Own

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...

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BCHS Emerging Leaders Program: Anastasiya Verrall

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...

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Sinkholes and busted boilers: new fixes at old Brantford General Hospital

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

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Ontario Building New Hospital in Brantford-Brant

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 —...

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Lia Salam-White: My Story, My Strength

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...

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BCHS Emerging Leaders Program: Rob Brinn

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...

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Brantford hospital enhances support for Indigenous patients

“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...

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Zariah Tonkin: Living Openly & Being Seen

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...

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New Oncology Position Expands Cancer Care Access at BCHS

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...

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BCHS Emerging Leaders Program: Tanya Rickwood

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...

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It Takes a Team: Rob’s Remarkable Road to Recovery

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,...

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Michelle Bomberry: Listening, Teaching, and Rebuilding Trust

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...

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Leading Beyond Care! Pride Groups visit Brantford General Hospital

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...

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Having a baby soon? Here’s what you need to know about measles

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...

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BCHS Emerging Leaders Program: Angela Burke

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...

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Providing Compassion and Care Throughout All Ages

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...

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Dr. Dale Kalina Samji: Transforming Systems by Centering Identity

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...

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A Beacon of Kindness: Meet Rod Lewis, the Heart Behind the Help at BCHS

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...

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Indigenous Health Service at BCHS: Focused on Care, Inclusivity, and Culture

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...

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Cindy Benerayan: Values Built on Care

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...

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Feature: Dr. Megan Cassidy

For the June 2025 Chief of Staff Feature, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Megan Cassidy, a first-year resident in Family Medicine at the Brantford Indigenous...

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“I don’t sweat the little things anymore.”

Like so many other Canadians on a Friday night in April, David Young was watching the hockey game at his home. As the game carried on, the Brantford resident started feeling...

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Kourtney Reich: Respecting What Was, Creating What Will Be

Kourtney Reich has been a driving force in shifting the culture at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS), with a strong focus on inclusivity, compassion, and creating...

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Celebrating Indigenous Nurses at BCHS!

Indigenous nurses are essential to providing culturally safe, respectful, and responsive care. They bring a deep understanding of Indigenous knowledge systems, foster...

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$12.5M planning grant for new Brantford hospital 'momentous for community'

A $12.5 million grant to move the new hospital project forward is great news for the community, says the president and CEO of the Brant Community Healthcare System.

“This is...

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