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Aleks Ljubinkovic: Rooted in Two Worlds

Posted on Friday, April 11, 2025 10:17 AM

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...

Kiran Mann: Sikh Identity at the Core

Posted on Friday, April 04, 2025 12:38 PM

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...

Risa Walker (left), a dedicated BCHS Volunteer Cuddler, and Kari Astles (right), Senior Coordinator of Volunteer Engagement, share a moment with a baby in the Pediatrics unit at Brantford General Hospital.

The Comforting Touch of Volunteer Cuddlers

Posted on Thursday, April 03, 2025 03:54 PM

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...

Arooj Shaikh: Rooted in Faith, Driven by Purpose

Posted on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 08:21 AM

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...

New Emergency Department Entrance Corridor Now Open

Posted on Monday, March 17, 2025 02:33 PM

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

Starting today (Monday, March 17,...

Nazia Zeb - Navigating Multiple Identities to Foster Equity

Posted on Monday, March 17, 2025 09:14 AM

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...

Waqas Sajid – The Power of Belonging in the Workplace

Posted on Thursday, March 13, 2025 08:27 AM

Waqas Sajid’s journey has always been rooted in the belief that belonging is not something to be earned, but something that should be given freely. To him, belonging isn’t...

Indigenous Family Space Now Open at BCHS

Posted on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 09:45 AM

Brantford, ON – In an effort to advance reconciliation efforts and ensure Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) services remain responsive to Ogweho:weh patient needs, BCHS...

Alena Lukich – Belonging: A Core Principle of Leadership

Posted on Friday, March 07, 2025 10:18 AM

Alena Lukich is more than just a leader at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS); she is a passionate advocate for inclusivity, equity, and a workplace where everyone...

Brant Community Healthcare System Provides Update on Hospital Redevelopment

Posted on Wednesday, March 05, 2025 12:53 PM

Brantford, ON – Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is making steady progress in its plan to build new, modern hospital facilities to meet the growing healthcare needs...

Matthew Mutamiri, clinical manager of inpatient mental health and addictions and spiritual care, stands with Carol Caswell, spiritual care practitioner, in the multifaith centre at Brantford General Hospital.

Caring For People in All of Life’s Seasons

Posted on Wednesday, March 05, 2025 11:59 AM

At Brant Community Healthcare System, we recognize that religious, cultural, and spiritual care can have a profound impact on a patient’s healing journey.

Matthew Mutamiri,...

Matthew Mutamiri: A Change Practitioner - Believing in the Power of Action

Posted on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 02:43 PM

Matthew Mutamiri is a change practitioner deeply committed to transforming healthcare and the community in Brantford. Born and raised in Zimbabwe, he brings a global...

Sandra Nimusiima-Kikulwe: Answering the Call - From Volunteer to Frontline Worker

Posted on Thursday, February 20, 2025 03:39 PM

Sandra Nimusiima-Kikulwe’s journey into healthcare was fueled by a deep desire to serve others. Raised in Uganda by a mother who was a healthcare provider and a family who...

Audrey Zheke: The Impact of Being Seen and Heard

Posted on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 04:25 PM

Audrey Zheke’s (Peer Support & Wellness Specialist) commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging isn’t just a professional focus—it’s deeply personal.

"I’ve always been...

Feature: Dr. Jenna Rebelo

Posted on Monday, February 10, 2025 10:24 AM

For the first Chief of Staff Feature of 2025, I had the privilege of sitting down with Dr. Jenna Rebelo, our exceptional new otolaryn-gologist/Ear Nose Throat (ENT) surgeon...

Lebené Numekevor: Leaving a Legacy of Leadership

Posted on Friday, February 07, 2025 08:55 AM

Lebené Numekevor, Director of Medical Affairs, is a Certified Health Executive (CHE) with a Masters of Health Administration from Dalhousie University and brings over a...

Dr. Jessica Dooley, from left, Amy Griesser, Chantel Morin, and Dr. Sarangan Uthayalingam had key roles in the development of the Eat, Sleep, Console program at Brantford General Hospital.

New program shows family is the medicine

Posted on Thursday, February 06, 2025 08:40 AM

Each year, approximately 1,500 babies are born at Brantford General Hospital (BGH), with 250 requiring specialized care in our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)....

CTV News: Rising Cases of Viruses

Posted on Monday, January 13, 2025 09:27 AM

Dr. Dale Kalina, Infectious Disease specialist and Chief Medical Information Officer at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) speaks to CTV News about the rising cases of...

New B-Wing, Level 1 Corridor at BGH

Posted on Friday, January 10, 2025 12:24 PM

We are excited to share that as part of the ongoing Emergency Department Renovation Improvement Project, the B-Wing, Level 1 corridor at Brantford General Hospital will be...

CTV News Kitchener: Brantford General Hospital experiencing 'significantly higher patient volumes'

Posted on Wednesday, January 08, 2025 10:04 AM

People heading to the emergency department at Brantford General Hospital may have a long wait ahead of them.

The Brant Community Healthcare System, an organization that...

Mary Lynn Wheat and Dr. Jeff Manning stand outside of the Brantford General Hospital

According...

BGH Emergency Department Project Reaches Milestones

Posted on Thursday, November 07, 2024 08:21 AM

In the past few months, many milestones of the emergency department renovation project have been reached. These include the recent reopening of Terrace Hill Street to the...

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