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COVID-19 outbreak at Brantford General Hospital after virus infects 2 staff members
Posted on Sunday, August 09, 2020 02:26 PM
Outbreak declared in emergency department, hospital networks says patients unaffected. For more information click here.
Local COVID-19 testing nearing the 18,000 mark
Posted on Wednesday, August 05, 2020 02:41 PM
The number of people tested for COVID-19 in Brantford-Brant is nearing the 18,000 mark. For more information click here.
Support for face coverings growing: Mayors
Posted on Tuesday, August 04, 2020 05:19 PM
Brant County Mayor David Bailey is hoping the municipality’s face-covering bylaw will receive more support from county councillors when it comes up for review next week. To read...
No new cases of COVID-19 in Brantford-Brant
Posted on Tuesday, August 04, 2020 11:48 AM
There were no new active cases of COVID-19 in Brantford-Brant County on Tuesday morning. To read more click here.
BGH nurse discovers niche caring for her grandmother
Posted on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 12:23 PM
Growing up in Cambridge, Gina Vieira discovered at an early age that she wanted to become a nurse. Read the full article here.
Health unit gets 'another tool' to ensure compliance with health orders
Posted on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 04:25 PM
Residents who fail to follow public health instructions, including mandatory self-isolation after being diagnosed with COVID-19, now face fines of up to $5,000 a day. For more...
Health unit reports six local active positive COVID-19 cases
Posted on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 11:15 AM
Updated figures provided by the Brant County Health Unit show there are now six local local positive cases of COVID-19. For more information click here.
Local COVID-19 tests top 16,000
Posted on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 11:52 AM
The number of people tested for COVID-19 in Brantford and Brant County has topped 16,000. To read more click here.
Number of active COVID-19 cases in Brantford-Brant drops
Posted on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 11:27 AM
The number of active COVID-19 cases in Brantford-Brant has dropped to four with no new cases being reported by the Brant County Health Unit on Tuesday. To read more click here.
George Campbell: Health-care hero
Posted on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 12:47 PM
George Campbell was not a physician but he had the largest practice in town. And he cared for you. To read more click here.
Hospital dietitians face challenges feeding COVID-19 patients
Posted on Wednesday, July 01, 2020 10:25 PM
Lori Elyk has a critical role caring for some of the sickest patients at the Brantford General Hospital. To read more click here.
Nurse finds niche at BCHS
Posted on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 12:41 PM
At the beginning of the pandemic, hospitals wanted to hear from retired nurses interested in returning to help. After 8 years of retirement, Patti Clarke returns to BGH. To read...
Education helps RN make a difference
Posted on Monday, June 01, 2020 10:27 AM
For Canadians, it is difficult to imagine the life Matthew Mutamiri experienced in Zimbabwe, where he was born and raised and the journey he took to become a registered nurse at...
Planning continues for resumption of elective surgeries
Posted on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 04:28 PM
Planning continues for resumption of elective surgeries and other scheduled procedures. says the president and CEO of the Brant Community Healthcare System, which runs Brantford...
ICU nurse's thoughts are with her patients and family
Posted on Friday, May 15, 2020 12:10 PM
Liz McNamara knew she wanted to be a nurse in an intensive care unit. What she did not know is that one day she would be caring for patients in Brantford General Hospital’s...
Allergy doesn't deter career in nursing
Posted on Monday, April 27, 2020 12:08 PM
Jake Oskam considered becoming a teacher but was always fascinated with health care and helping people. Read the full Hospital Insider here.
Yes, let's applaud volunteers
Posted on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 03:45 PM
It is an understatement to say that Brant Community Healthcare System’s volunteers miss their involvement with patients, visitors and staff. To read more click here.
Brant pandemic patients do not walk alone
Posted on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 09:16 AM
The face masks from the Brant Community Healthcare System – carefully sewn by hundreds of loving hands across our community – are a symbolic gesture that no one needs to walk alone...
Two patients now part of COVID-19 outbreak at BGH
Posted on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 05:38 PM
A second patient at the Brantford General Hospital now has COVID-19 as part of an outbreak declared on the weekend. To read more click here.
'We have to remain vigilant'
Posted on Monday, April 13, 2020 01:05 PM
Brantford General Hospital is one of 24 across the province where outbreaks of COVID-19 have been declared. To read more click here.
Donations boost health-care system
Posted on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 12:34 PM
Thousands of masks, disposable gloves and other personal protective equipment are being delivered to front-line healthcare workers courtesy of Wilfrid Laurier University. To read...
BCHS pandemic efforts get financial boost
Posted on Monday, March 23, 2020 03:40 PM
SC Johnson has donated $250,000 to the Brant Community Healthcare System Foundation. To read more click here.
No visitors being allowed at BGH, Willett
Posted on Friday, March 20, 2020 01:40 PM
No visitors are being allowed at Brantford General Hospital or the Willett Care Urgent Centre. The restriction is necessary to protect patients, staff and the public following...
Hospital volunteer known for 'trademark smile'
Posted on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 04:18 PM
It is two years since Marcy Clark joined the volunteer association at the Brant Community Healthcare System. To read more about her trademark smile click here.
Probable COVID-19 cases recommended to self-isolate
Posted on Friday, March 13, 2020 02:50 PM
The Brant County Health Unit and Brant Community Healthcare System said Friday that Ministry of Health has updated the case definition for novel coronavirus (COVID-19). And, as...