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First Ever BCHS CEO's Patient Family Advisory Newsletter

Posted on Thursday, November 25, 2021 10:45 AM

BCHS is introducing our first ever CEO's Patient Family Advisory Council (PFAC) Newsletter. It includes the history of PFAC, testimonials from and about our PFA program, a message...

BCHS staff huddles to solve problems

Posted on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 02:19 PM

BCHS huddles are 10 to 15 minute meetings that give staff the opportunity to address any barriers they may be facing and to brainstorm solutions that will remove them. It is also...

Anna Maynard and Gail Gloster, members of the BCHS Falls Prevention Committee

The Importance of Preventing Falls for Your Safety

Posted on Friday, November 19, 2021 11:16 AM

Falls Prevention Month gives us the opportunity to reflect on our falls prevention plans and asses the risk around ourselves and our loved ones.

“A fall can take a serious toll...

BGH nurse battled COVID-19 for more than a year

Posted on Thursday, November 11, 2021 06:00 AM

This week's Hospital Insider spotlights Sherry Idulsa, a BGH nurse from the medical complex unit, who has experienced COVID-19...

Pediatric COVID-19 assessment clinic opens

Launch of Pediatric COVID-19 Assessment Centre

Posted on Saturday, November 06, 2021 08:05 AM

For Immediate Release ...

Mandatory Vaccination for all BCHS Employees and Medical Staff

Posted on Tuesday, November 02, 2021 02:03 PM

For Immediate Release

November 2, 2021

Brantford, ON – Effective January 4, 2022, all Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) employees and medical staff will be required to be...

Brantford General Hospital Emergency Department entrance

World Stroke Day 2021

Posted on Friday, October 29, 2021 09:30 AM

Today, October 29, is #WorldStrokeDay ❤️

It's important to be able to recognize the signs of stroke and act quickly to get you or your loved on to the emergency department.

Oct. 29 is World Stroke Day. Promoting learning the signs of stroke, or FAST, are: Elke Hilgendag (left),clinical manager of the stroke program at the Brant County Healthcare System; Dr. Angela Fleming, a radiologist, and Danielle Swart, physician assistant in the emergency department.

Walter Gretzky saves life of woman he never met

Posted on Thursday, October 28, 2021 08:40 AM

Tomorrow, October 29, is World Stroke Day.

This week's Hospital Insider focuses on knowing the signs of stroke and acting fast.

Walter...

City works out land deal for BGH redevelopment

Posted on Thursday, October 14, 2021 08:32 AM

A deal that would allow Brantford General Hospital to expand on the hospital parking lot on Terrace Hill Street and on the site...

New system transforms medication dispensing at BCHS

Posted on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 02:13 PM

Every day, BCHS caregivers administer 4,500 medications to patients. In 2020, the BCHS board of directors approved the purchase...

BCHS Recognizes Orange Shirt Day

Posted on Thursday, September 30, 2021 02:00 PM

Every year on September 30th, people across Canada recognize and honour Orange Shirt Day (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation).

This day provides each of us with the opportunity...

Public urged to support hospital staff

Posted on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 08:24 AM

This week's Hospital Insider is a call to action for the public to please support local healthcare workers. David McNeil,...

Brant council joins call for redeveloped BGH

Posted on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 06:00 AM

Brant County councillors voted unanimously in favour of asking the provincial government to give the healthcare system permission to plan the redevelopment and provide the money...

Province gives $1.9 million for upgrades to local health-care infrastructure

Posted on Monday, September 27, 2021 11:00 AM

The province is giving the Brant Community Healthcare System $1.869,100 for infrastructure upgrades, repairs and maintenance. The money comes from the government’s $182-million...