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Willett nurse loves her career and her daughter
Posted on Thursday, August 31, 2023 08:36 AM
This week's Hospital Insider features Lisa Welton, a nurse at both the Willett, Paris and St. Joseph’s Hospital in Hamilton.
“I love being an urgent care nurse. We get to see...
Once a nurse, always a nurse
Posted on Thursday, August 17, 2023 08:03 AM
This week’s Hospital Insider features the dedication of Ruth Valade’s 50 years as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Brantford and her continuation of volunteering once a week in the...
Local Integrated Stroke Unit Celebrates 10 Years
Posted on Wednesday, August 02, 2023 11:36 AM
In 2013, Elke Hilgendag and Dr. Catherine Ballyk of the Brant Community Healthcare System were part of a team who collaborated to support the opening of an Integrated Stroke...
Effects of hospital mask-friendly policy at BCHS
Posted on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 01:42 PM
This weeks Hospital Insider reflects on our BCHS COVID-19 response and addresses the current mask-friendly policy.
“Masks are still provided at all the entrances and throughout...
Ontario Investing in New Emergency Room for Brantford
Posted on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 03:31 PM
Province investing over $28Mfor Emergency Room upgrades at BGH
July 18, 2023
Brantford – As part of Your Health: A Plan for Connected and Convenient Care, the Ontario government...
BCHS Introduces Interim President and CEO
Posted on Wednesday, July 05, 2023 02:22 PM
On June 30, 2023, Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) welcomed Erin Sleeth into the role of Interim President & CEO.
“I am honoured and humbled to be appointed the...
Family takes precedence for retiring hospital president
Posted on Thursday, June 22, 2023 08:19 AM
In 2018, Dr. David McNeil became the Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) President & CEO.
During his leadership significant improvements have been made to BHCS such as...
Stroke Recovery is a Marathon, not a Sprint
Posted on Monday, June 12, 2023 06:00 AM
On December 13, 2022, John Scott pulled into the Service Canada parking lot knowing that something was wrong.
People passing by assumed he was intoxicated. Thankfully a...
Equity, diversity, and inclusion at BCHS
Posted on Wednesday, June 07, 2023 11:14 AM
June is Pride Month in Canada. A time when we come together to celebrate, honour, and show support for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex,...
Feature: Dr. Tom Szakacs
Posted on Thursday, June 01, 2023 03:24 PM
For this month’s Chief of Staff Feature, it was my pleasure to chat with a specialist in Infectious Disease (ID), a physician leader who provided expert guidance for BCHS...
Innovative Nursing Program Successful at BCHS
Posted on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 03:34 PM
This week's Hospital Insider spotlights the professional journey of Victoria Sherk (left), from student, to clinical extern, to full-time nurse at the BCHS!“I am developing my...
BCHS Receives Hidden Hero Award
Posted on Thursday, May 11, 2023 08:25 AM
This week's Hospital Insider celebrates our incredible Environmental Services (ESA) team! They are being presented with the Trillium Gift of Life Network (TGLN) Hidden Heroes...
Celebrating Nursing Week 2023
Posted on Thursday, May 04, 2023 03:25 PM
Brant Community Healthcare System is so proud of and grateful for our amazing RNs, RPNs, NPs, students, and externs. They are a critical part of the team here: they are the...
Mental Health Week 2023
Posted on Friday, April 28, 2023 11:13 AM
Mental Health Week | May 1, 2023 - May 7, 2023
Each year, 1 in 5 Canadians experience a mental health illness or mental health issue. Although some people may never...
BCHS Moves to Mask-Friendly Policy Effective May 1st, 2023
Posted on Thursday, April 27, 2023 01:24 PM
For Immediate Release
April 27, 2023
Brantford, ON – On May 1, 2023, Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) will be shifting from a Universal Masking Policy to a...
BCHS recognized for organ donor program
Posted on Thursday, April 27, 2023 08:39 AM
The month of April is BeADonor Month, intended to increase the awareness of organ donation among Ontarians.As part of the recognition of the ongoing emphasis placed on organ...
International Day of the Midwife Spotlight | Michelle Moore-West
Posted on Thursday, April 20, 2023 08:26 AM
In recognition & celebration of International Day of the Midwife on May 5th, we would like to introduce you to Michelle Moore-West.
Michelle is currently in her 9th year of...
Celebrating National Physicians' Day at BCHS | Dr. Lucie Gregoire
Posted on Thursday, April 20, 2023 08:26 AM
In recognition & celebration of National Physicians' Day on May 1st, we would like to introduce you to Dr. Lucie Gregoire.
Dr. Gregoire joined the Brant Community Healthcare...
Celebrating National Physicians' Day at BCHS | Dr. Lucas Spicer
Posted on Thursday, April 20, 2023 08:25 AM
In recognition & celebration of National Physicians' Day on May 1st, we would like to introduce you to Dr. Lucas Spicer.
Dr. Spicer has been officially in practice for almost 7...
Volunteering at hospital is about family
Posted on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 10:51 AM
Jean Kincade and her niece Donna were born and raised in Saskatchewan, however in 2006 they made the move to Brantford and have been living together ever since. It wasn't...
Celebrating Lab Week
Posted on Thursday, April 06, 2023 10:18 AM
From April 9-15, join us in celebrating Medical Laboratory Week!
Medical Laboratory Professionals play a critical role in patient care. This week, we want to take a closer...
BeADonor Month Spotlight | Barbara Longo
Posted on Tuesday, April 04, 2023 09:13 AM
About Barbara Longo
Barbara Longo has recently returned to the Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) as a Clinical Informatic Project Coordinator. Prior to her retirement,...
Expansion of diagnostic service at BGH improves care
Posted on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 01:44 PM
A recent expansion of service at the Brantford General Hospital diagnostic imaging department is already proving to be successful in providing more care for patients closer...
Mixed reality surgery is a game changer
Posted on Thursday, March 16, 2023 08:35 AM
This past December, Richard Maude underwent shoulder surgery at the Brantford General Hospital, making him one of the first patients in Canada to undergo the surgery...
Pharmacy Appreciation at BCHS
Posted on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 12:10 PM
March is Pharmacy Appreciation Month and we would like to thank our remarkable BCHS Pharmacy Team for their continued dedication in providing vital services to our staff,...
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