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A union against all odds: Brad & Melissa's Story
Posted on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 03:38 PM
On a roller coaster of highs and lows over a two week period, a Brantford couple managed to realize their dreams against all odds, and with a little help from their care team at...
Nurse brings unique perspective to diabetes education
Posted on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 01:06 PM
The Brant Community Healthcare System offers programs and care for people living with mental health and addiction issues to help them cope in their daily lives. To read the full...
Applause greets first local vaccine recipient
Posted on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 10:38 AM
A group of 54 front-line health-care workers vaccinated at the Brantford General Hospital, as part of a trial immunization clinic to ensure staff are prepared for mobile clinics...
First local COVID-19 vaccine doses arrive
Posted on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 10:36 AM
On Wednesday — 10 months after COVID-19 arrived in Brantford and Brant County – the vaccine rollout will begin, targeting some long-term care staff who can come to the Brantford...
Man charged after hospital mask dispute, spitting incident
Posted on Thursday, January 07, 2021 08:00 AM
A 31-year-old Brantford man faces numerous charges after a disturbance at Brantford General Hospital on Jan. 2. For more information click here. To read to full police crime brief...
First doses of COVID-19 vaccine coming to Brantford-Brant next week
Posted on Tuesday, January 05, 2021 02:00 PM
Dr. Elizabeth Urbantke, Brant’s acting medical officer of health, said the community will be receiving both the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines, which will be given to “priority...
Holiday healthcare available
Posted on Thursday, December 24, 2020 02:22 PM
Feeling ill or experiencing a health emergency? The Brant Community Healthcare System will be fully operating over the Christmas holiday, including the COVID-19 Assessment...
Seeking health-care over the holidays
Posted on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 01:00 PM
The Brant Community Healthcare System, which operates Brantford General Hospital and the Willett urgent-care centre in Paris, is urging residents not to be afraid of accessing...
Program supports people living with mental health, addictions issues
Posted on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 02:05 PM
The Brant Community Healthcare System offers programs and care for people living with mental health and addiction issues to help them cope in their daily lives. Click here to read...
Eight local people being treated in hospital for COVID-19
Posted on Thursday, December 03, 2020 03:11 PM
Eight local people with COVID-19 are being treated in hospital, according to the Brant County Health Unit. Two of those people are in intensive care at Brantford General Hospital...
Local nurse recognized as champion for organ donations
Posted on Wednesday, December 02, 2020 12:20 PM
Becoming an organ and tissue donor can mean a lifesaving transplant operation for someone in need. For those considering this option, Barb Longo is a source of inspiration...
COVID-19 outbreak declared at BGH
Posted on Thursday, November 26, 2020 04:00 PM
A COVID-19 outbreak on the surgical unit at Brantford General Hospital was declared Thursday after a health-care worker and a patient tested positive. For more information read...
Local health team gets provincial approval
Posted on Thursday, November 19, 2020 04:38 PM
Brantford-Brant is one of 13 new Ontario Health Teams approved this week by the province in a bid streamline patient care between home settings, hospitals and long-term care.
BCHS volunteer pleased to be back helping patients
Posted on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 11:57 AM
As a dedicated Brant Community Healthcare System volunteer, David Kirk is not about to let the coronavirus pandemic slow him. To read the full article click here.
A Message for Patients and Families about Surgical Care at Brant Community Healthcare System
Posted on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 12:38 PM
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you or a loved one are scheduled for surgery or procedure in the coming weeks at either Brantford General Hospital or The Willett Paris, we want you to...
Health unit reporting 12 new cases of COVID-19
Posted on Saturday, November 07, 2020 03:35 PM
The Brant County Health Unit is reporting 12 new cases of COVID-19 in the community. For more information click here.
Four new cases of COVID-19 in Brantford-Brant
Posted on Friday, November 06, 2020 10:59 AM
The Brant County Health Unit reported four new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday. To read more click here.
BGH 'close' to resolving autoclave issue
Posted on Thursday, November 05, 2020 05:18 PM
A problem with the system that sterilizes hospital instruments continues at the Brantford General Hospital. For more information click here.
No lines with new online booking system
Posted on Thursday, November 05, 2020 04:34 PM
Testing at Brantford’s COVID-19 assessment centre at the civic centre auditorium is processing about 240 people a day without the long lineups that were seen in September. For...
Neonatal intensive care available close to home
Posted on Tuesday, November 03, 2020 04:44 PM
Each year, about 250 families throughout Brantford, Brant County and nearby communities receive specialized care for newborns at Brantford General Hospital’s neonatal intensive...
Brantford-Brant so far in 'protect' tier of province's new COVID-19 framework
Posted on Tuesday, November 03, 2020 09:51 AM
Brantford and Brant County may fall under the yellow, or “Protect” tier, of the province’s new COVID-19 response framework announced Tuesday. For more information click here.
No new cases of COVID-19 reported by health unit
Posted on Friday, October 23, 2020 03:40 PM
No new confirmed cases of COVID-19 are being reported by the Brant County Health Unit for the second consecutive day. The number of active cases, those that considered infectious,...
Surgeries cancelled over BGH autoclave problem
Posted on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 05:52 PM
More than 160 elective surgeries were cancelled over the last week at Brantford General Hospital as management tries to solve a problem with machines that sterilize surgical equipment....
Know signs of stroke and act FAST
Posted on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 01:00 PM
It's important to know the signs of a stroke and seek emergency care if needed. Read the full article.
Four more cases of COVID-19 reported by Brant health unit
Posted on Monday, October 19, 2020 02:12 PM
The Brant County Health Unit reported four new cases of coronavirus on Monday. According to the health unit, there are currently 12 active cases in Brantford-Brant, meaning...
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