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Cataract surgery is music to the ears

Posted on Wednesday, July 07, 2021 09:49 AM

Gary Surette felt at ease on the operating room table at Brant General Hospital after Dr. Zanetti played calming opera...

BCHS accepts nine Honourary Paul Harris Fellowship Awards from Rotary Club of Brantford-Sunrise

Posted on Friday, June 25, 2021 11:29 AM

Brant Community Healthcare System is beaming with pride after eight staff and physicians were awarded honourary Paul Harris Fellowship Awards by the Rotary Club of Brantford-Sunrise...

BCHS Honours National Indigenous Peoples Day

Posted on Monday, June 21, 2021 09:40 AM

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Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is honoured to recognize National Indigenous Peoples Day. We join communities across the country...

Lifelong Willett employee sees positive change

Posted on Thursday, June 17, 2021 09:19 AM

The Willett, Paris has evolved for the better over the past number of years. Long-time BCHS employee Marty McComb reflects on the many positive changes in this week’s

Ida, Melodie and Dr. Natalia Pastuszewska

Act FAST – Know the Signs of a Stroke

Posted on Monday, June 07, 2021 08:44 AM

Every second counts during a medical emergency, especially when you or someone you love may be having a stroke – that’s when a blood clot or a ruptured vessel cuts off the blood...

Sandra Comand (left) and Dianne Kosar (right)

After 50 years, BGH nurse passes baton

Posted on Wednesday, June 02, 2021 03:04 PM

This week’s Hospital Insider features Dianne Kosar, who is retiring from Brantford General Hospital after 50 years as a registered nurse! Read the full Hospital Insider here.

Recent Findings at Kamloops Residential School Site

Posted on Monday, May 31, 2021 12:19 PM

Brant Community Healthcare System extends our deepest condolences and joins the country in grieving the tragic news of the discovery of remains at the site of the former Kamloops...

Remembering Dr. Digby, 'gentle giant'

Posted on Thursday, May 20, 2021 08:43 AM

This week’s Hospital Insider article honours and remembers the life and contributions of the late Dr. Jim Digby, former Chief of Staff at Brant Community Healthcare System. Read...

May is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Posted on Monday, May 17, 2021 08:42 AM

May is Sexual Assault Awareness month – a time to pause and reflect on the reality that sexual assault and domestic violence are a grave concern in our communities. Sadly, throughout...

COVID-19 outbreak on C2 Stroke Unit declared over at Brantford General Hospital

Posted on Friday, May 14, 2021 01:19 PM

For Immediate Release

May 14, 2021

COVID-19 outbreak on C2 Stroke Unit declared over at Brantford General Hospital

Brantford, ON – An outbreak of COVID-19 has been declared...

Second-annual Nursing Now Ontario Awards honours contributions of nurses during challenging year

Posted on Monday, May 10, 2021 02:20 PM

BCHS is honoured to recognize and congratulate registered practical nurse (RPN) Sheri Bruder on her Nursing Now Ontario Award. It is very much deserved and we are beyond grateful...

COVID-19 Outbreak on B& Declared Over at Brantford General Hospital

COVID-19 outbreak on B7 declared over at Brantford General Hospital

Posted on Thursday, May 06, 2021 09:22 AM

For Immediate Release

May 6, 2021

COVID-19 outbreak on B7 declared over at Brantford General Hospital

Brantford, ON – An outbreak of COVID-19 has been declared over on the...

Joanne DeVries with daughters Caitlin & Danielle, all registered nurses at BCHS

Caring for patients is a family affair

Posted on Wednesday, May 05, 2021 09:16 AM

Sisters Danielle and Caitlin DeVries were among five children raised in a caring family. They saw how hard their mother, Joanne, a registered nurse, worked at Brantford General...

Clean Your Hands Day is front and center at Brant Community Healthcare System

Posted on Monday, May 03, 2021 08:45 AM

When the pandemic began, people across Canada were banging on pans and honking horns to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of health care workers in the fight against COVID-19.

COVID outbreak at BGH stroke unit

Posted on Friday, April 30, 2021 08:54 AM

A COVID-19 outbreak was declared Friday on the C2 stroke unit at Brantford General Hospital after one patient and one staff member tested positive for the virus with presumed acquisition...

BGH critical care ward feels strain of COVID-19

Posted on Friday, April 30, 2021 08:50 AM

The Brantford General Hospital and nurses are feeling the strain of COVID-19. Read the full article here.

COVID-19 outbreak declared at Brantford General Hospital Stroke Unit

Posted on Friday, April 30, 2021 08:00 AM

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BCHS moves to Essential Caregiver/Support Person Only Visitor Policy effective April 29th

Posted on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 03:03 PM

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BCHS listens to voice of patients

Posted on Thursday, April 22, 2021 08:22 AM

Gail Gloster brings her nursing experience to the BCHS Patient Family Advisory Council and is proud to be a part of positive change. Read the full Hospital Insider.