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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...
Feature: Dr. Megan Cassidy
Posted on Tuesday, June 03, 2025 08:29 AM
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...
“I don’t sweat the little things anymore.”
Posted on Monday, June 02, 2025 11:45 AM
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...
Kourtney Reich: Respecting What Was, Creating What Will Be
Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2025 02:16 PM
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...
Celebrating Indigenous Nurses at BCHS!
Posted on Friday, May 16, 2025 01:36 PM
Indigenous nurses are essential to providing culturally safe, respectful, and responsive care. They bring a deep understanding of Indigenous knowledge systems, foster...
$12.5M planning grant for new Brantford hospital 'momentous for community'
Posted on Friday, May 16, 2025 01:33 PM
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...
BCHS Welcomes Ontario Budget Investment to Advance Hospital Redevelopment
Posted on Friday, May 16, 2025 10:17 AM
Brantford, ON — The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is pleased to acknowledge the Ontario government’s continued investment in local healthcare infrastructure, with...
Brant Community Healthcare System launches new five-year strategic plan
Posted on Thursday, May 15, 2025 07:00 PM
The voices of patients and families can be found in the Brant Community Healthcare System’s new five-year strategic plan, say two Brantford residents who assisted with the...
Brant Community Healthcare System Launches Bold New Strategic Plan for 2025–2030
Posted on Thursday, May 15, 2025 03:00 PM
Brantford, ON – Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) has launched a new five-year Strategic Plan that sets a bold vision for the future of healthcare in Brantford, Brant...
Celebrating Nursing Week 2025
Posted on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 04:40 PM
Nursing Week Features:
In celebration of Nursing Week 2025, we proudly present another group of exceptional nurses contributing to an excellent patient experience at BCHS....
Sharon Joseph: Leading by Example, Living the Way
Posted on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 10:19 AM
A life-changing moment for Sharon Joseph came when a guest speaker visited her high school to talk about careers in healthcare. Despite not expecting much, she was inspired...
Celebrating Nursing Week at BCHS!
Posted on Thursday, May 08, 2025 02:36 PM
Nursing Week Features:
It's Nursing Week from May 12 to May 18, 2025! This special week is dedicated to honouring the incredible dedication, compassion, and expertise of...
Creating Connection Through Culture and Cusine
Posted on Thursday, May 08, 2025 08:21 AM
At BCHS, inclusion goes beyond words—it's experienced through taste, sight, and feeling.
“Food is a universal language – it nourishes us, uplifts us, and brings us together...
A Day with Radiologists
Posted on Monday, May 05, 2025 03:29 PM
Author: Anne Boake, Co-Op Student, Medical Affairs, Assumption College Secondary School, Brantford.
In recognition of National Physicians' Day on May 1st, I spent a day in the...
Dr. Suraj Sharma: Fostering Culturally Responsive Care
Posted on Friday, May 02, 2025 08:25 AM
Dr. Suraj Sharma joined Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) as a gastroenterologist eight years ago, bringing a deep passion for medicine, people, and community...
Happy National Physicians' Day and International Day of the Midwife 2025
Posted on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 02:58 PM
Professional Staff Features:
In celebration of National Physicians Day (May 1st) and International Day of the Midwife (May 5th), we sat down with BCHS professional staff...
Lisa Reeder: Building a Life in Brantford
Posted on Thursday, April 24, 2025 08:21 AM
As a pharmacist and leader at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS), Lisa Reeder’s journey reflects the power of roots, relationships, and reflection.
Newly married and...
Aleks Ljubinkovic: Rooted in Two Worlds
Posted on Friday, April 11, 2025 10:17 AM
Born in Serbia and immigrating to Canada as an infant, Aleks Ljubinkovic has spent his life navigating a dual cultural identity. “I grew up learning English at school, but as...
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