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A Day with Radiologists

Posted on Monday, May 05, 2025 03:29 PM

Author: Anne Boake, Co-Op Student, Medical Affairs, Assumption College Secondary School, Brantford.

In recognition of National Physicians' Day on May 1st, I spent a day in the...

Dr. Suraj Sharma: Fostering Culturally Responsive Care

Posted on Friday, May 02, 2025 08:25 AM

Dr. Suraj Sharma joined Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) as a gastroenterologist eight years ago, bringing a deep passion for medicine, people, and community...

Happy National Physicians' Day and International Day of the Midwife 2025

Posted on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 02:58 PM

Professional Staff Features:

In celebration of National Physicians Day (May 1st) and International Day of the Midwife (May 5th), we sat down with BCHS professional staff...

Lisa Reeder: Building a Life in Brantford

Posted on Thursday, April 24, 2025 08:21 AM

As a pharmacist and leader at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS), Lisa Reeder’s journey reflects the power of roots, relationships, and reflection.

Newly married and...

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...

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

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

Nurse is face of family medicine practice

Posted on Thursday, January 02, 2025 09:06 AM

Dr. Jeff Manning and nurse Mary Lynn Wheat worked side by side for over 30 years, building a partnership rooted in care and understanding. Inspired by her grandmother, Mary...

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