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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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BCHS Welcomes Ontario Budget Investment to Advance Hospital Redevelopment

Brantford, ON — The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is pleased to acknowledge the Ontario government’s continued investment in local healthcare infrastructure, with...

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Brant Community Healthcare System launches new five-year strategic plan

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...

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Brant Community Healthcare System Launches Bold New Strategic Plan for 2025–2030

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...

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Celebrating Nursing Week 2025

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....

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Sharon Joseph: Leading by Example, Living the Way

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...

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Celebrating Nursing Week at BCHS!

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...

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Creating Connection Through Culture and Cusine

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...

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A Day with Radiologists

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...

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Dr. Suraj Sharma: Fostering Culturally Responsive Care

Dr. Suraj Sharma joined Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) as a gastroenterologist eight years ago, bringing a deep passion for medicine, people, and community...

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Happy National Physicians' Day and International Day of the Midwife 2025

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...

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Lisa Reeder: Building a Life in Brantford

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...

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Aleks Ljubinkovic: Rooted in Two Worlds

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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Kiran Mann: Sikh Identity at the Core

Born at Brantford General Hospital to immigrant parents from Punjab, India, Kirandeep (Kiran) Mann grew up in a home grounded in intention, culture, and community. Her...

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The Comforting Touch of Volunteer Cuddlers

At Brant Community Healthcare System, a simple yet profoundly impactful program is bringing comfort, care, and connection to the hospital’s tiniest patients. The Volunteer...

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Arooj Shaikh: Rooted in Faith, Driven by Purpose

Born and raised in Montreal, Quebec, Arooj is a proud Canadian with deep cultural roots in Lahore, Pakistan. Her heritage is central to her identity and informs much of the...

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New Emergency Department Entrance Corridor Now Open

As part of the Emergency Department Renovation Improvement Project, we are excited to share another key renovation milestone achievement!

Starting today (Monday, March 17,...

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Nazia Zeb - Navigating Multiple Identities to Foster Equity

Living as a Pashtun Pakistani Canadian woman has shaped the way Nazia Zeb approaches her work, providing a unique lens through which she sees the world. "My upbringing taught...

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