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New hospital planning enters crucial stage
Posted on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 12:32 PM
Efforts to get a new hospital built in Brantford have entered a crucial stage and everyone’s support is required, says Paul Emerson.
“The team at the Brant Community...
Diegel Becomes Board Chair of Brant Community Healthcare System
Posted on Thursday, September 05, 2024 09:05 AM
In June, Dave Diegel became the Chair of the Board of Directors of the Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) that operates the Brantford General Hospital and the Willett...
‘We need that hospital built yesterday’: New hospital on Brant County’s priority list at AMO
Posted on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 08:17 AM
County of Brant staff and councillors pushed hard for a new hospital at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference in Ottawa last week.
Specifically, the...
Brantford officials present case for a new hospital to health minister
Posted on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 08:10 AM
A local delegation that included Mayor Kevin Davis met with Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones this week as efforts to secure a new hospital in Brantford ramp up.
“We spoke...
BGH nurse completes eighth medical mission
Posted on Thursday, August 01, 2024 01:09 PM
Ankie Werdekker has been a registered nurse for over 35 years primarily working in the Emergency Department at the Brantford General Hospital.
As a member of the volunteer...
Hospital president tackles healthcare challenges
Posted on Thursday, July 11, 2024 08:55 AM
In March of this year, Bonnie Camm joined the Brant Community Healthcare System (Brantford General Hospital and Willett Hospital in Paris) as President & CEO.
“It has been a...
Strike Back at Stroke - Act FAST
Posted on Friday, June 21, 2024 10:22 AM
On November 14, 2023, Randy Whitton slipped on the floor after not being able to feel his left arm or left leg.
“At first, my partner and I didn’t know it was a medical...
Medicine and technology enhances patient care
Posted on Thursday, June 06, 2024 08:35 AM
Technology continues to make its mark throughout all aspects of our lives – including healthcare.
At the Brant Community Healthcare System (Brantford General Hospital and The...
Behind the scenes at Brantford General Hospital’s emergency department
Posted on Tuesday, June 04, 2024 12:30 PM
(Dr. Somaiah Ahmed, chief and medical director of emergency medicine for the hospital, took The Spectator on a recent behind-the-scenes tour at Brantford General Hospital...
BCHS Wins Patient Advocacy Award
Posted on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 02:53 PM
The Brant Community Healthcare System was the recipient of the Patient Advocacy Award from SeamlessMD.
This award recognizes the health system with the highest patient adoption...
Brant Community Healthcare System Receives Panel’s Report
Posted on Tuesday, May 07, 2024 01:15 PM
For Immediate Release
May 7, 2024
Brantford, ON – The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) has recently received an Independent Assessment Committee (IAC) report as it...
In the News: New cafeteria opens at Brantford General Hospital
Posted on Monday, May 06, 2024 03:13 PM
Staff at Brantford General Hospital beamed as they cut the ribbon last month to officially open Terrace Bistro!
"Reopening it was a priority identified through repeated staff...
In the News: Mental-health concerns prevalent during pregnancy in Brantford-Brant
Posted on Friday, May 03, 2024 08:36 AM
The Labour & Delivery Program at BCHS is in the news. The Hamilton Spectator discusses how we provide care for our patients in partnership with the Brant County Health Unit.
BCHS Celebrates Nursing Week 2024
Posted on Thursday, May 02, 2024 01:56 PM
As we celebrate National Nursing Week, we would like to take the opportunity to express our sincerest gratitude to all of our RNs, RPNs, NPs, students, and externs, who work...
BGH nurse ‘changing lives, shaping tomorrow’
Posted on Thursday, May 02, 2024 08:36 AM
May 6-12 is National Nursing Week in Canada. This year’s theme, ‘Changing Lives. Shaping Tomorrow.’ recognizes the contributions of nurses.
Courtney de Graaf, an RPN at the...
Happy National Physicians' Day and International Day of the Midwife
Posted on Wednesday, May 01, 2024 06:00 AM
Professional Staff Features:
In recognition & celebration of National Physicians' Day on May 1st and International Day of the Midwife on May 5th, we sat down with a few of our...
Hospital Volunteers ‘Icing on The Cake’
Posted on Thursday, April 04, 2024 10:48 AM
From the minute you enter Brantford General Hospital (BGH) and The Willett, you can easily spot the 300 volunteers as they go about their duties wearing their blue uniforms....
BeADonor Month Spotlight | Barb Longo
Posted on Monday, April 01, 2024 09:00 AM
About Barbara Longo
Barbara Longo has returned to the Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) as a Clinical Informatic Project Coordinator. Prior to her retirement, Barbara...
Leading-edge service provides care for hospital staff
Posted on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 03:17 PM
The Peer Support Program at the Brant Community Healthcare System recently celebrated its 1-year milestone.
“People who choose to work in healthcare, particularly acute...
Dr. Kai Gade Reaches 50-Year Milestone
Posted on Thursday, March 14, 2024 10:44 AM
50 years after arriving in Brantford, Dr. Kai Gade is preparing to retire.
In 1971 Kai Gade became Dr. Kai Gade, and soon after in 1973, Dr. Gade arrived in Brantford, working...
BCHS Critical Care Program celebrates clinical expansion
Posted on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 10:05 AM
In response to our growing community and regional demands, we are pleased to share that the Critical Care program at the Brant Community Healthcare System has officially...
BGH gets extra $5.25M in provincial funding for infrastructure upgrades, repairs
Posted on Monday, March 11, 2024 12:14 PM
(By Michelle Ruby, The Brantford Expositor)
Another $5.25 million in funding from the provincial Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund will help cover costs related to a sinkhole...
Feature: Dr. Nida Khawaja
Posted on Thursday, February 29, 2024 09:12 AM
Last month, I had the privilege of sitting down with Dr. Nida Khawaja - a member of the Department of Mental Health & Addictions - to learn about her background, passion for...
Volunteer experience at BCHS inspires student
Posted on Thursday, February 29, 2024 08:36 AM
Inspired by her English teacher, Brianna Lawrence was motivated to reach her full potential and applied to become a student volunteer at the Brant Community Healthcare System...
BCHS Awarded ‘Exemplary Standing’
Posted on Thursday, February 15, 2024 06:36 AM
Last November, Accreditation Canada-appointed surveyors visited both the Brantford General Hospital and The Willett in Paris.
As a global, not-for-profit organization with a...
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