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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
CHCH Covers BCHS Voyce
Posted on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 01:14 PM
To improve the care experience for those whose primary language is not English. Our 24/7 live translation service, Voyce, enables staff to connect with interpreters in over...
Translation service improves communication at hospital
Posted on Thursday, December 05, 2024 09:23 AM
Navigating a hospital visit can be stressful, especially when English isn’t your first language. To address this challenge, the Brant Community Healthcare System (Brantford...
BCHS and Compass are working toward sustainability
Posted on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 10:37 AM
BCHS is proud to play a small role in addressing the rising issue of food insecurity through a partnership with Second Harvest, Canada’s largest food rescue program.
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...
World Stroke Day 2024
Posted on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 12:59 PM
This World Stroke Day (October 29), we are taking the opportunity to share the importance of acting FAST to spot the signs of stroke.
You may have seen this acronym before and...
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