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Donation brings pediatric clinic renovation closer to goal
Posted on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 11:57 AM
A $500,000 renovation of the outpatient pediatric clinic at Brantford General Hospital is set to begin next March. The upgrades...
Cataract surgery is music to the ears
Posted on Wednesday, July 07, 2021 09:49 AM
Gary Surette felt at ease on the operating room table at Brant General Hospital after Dr. Zanetti played calming opera...
BCHS accepts nine Honourary Paul Harris Fellowship Awards from Rotary Club of Brantford-Sunrise
Posted on Friday, June 25, 2021 11:29 AM
Brant Community Healthcare System is beaming with pride after eight staff and physicians were awarded honourary Paul Harris Fellowship Awards by the Rotary Club of Brantford-Sunrise...
BCHS Honours National Indigenous Peoples Day
Posted on Monday, June 21, 2021 09:40 AM
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Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is honoured to recognize National Indigenous Peoples Day. We join communities across the country...
Lifelong Willett employee sees positive change
Posted on Thursday, June 17, 2021 09:19 AM
The Willett, Paris has evolved for the better over the past number of years. Long-time BCHS employee Marty McComb reflects on the many positive changes in this week’s
Act FAST – Know the Signs of a Stroke
Posted on Monday, June 07, 2021 08:44 AM
Every second counts during a medical emergency, especially when you or someone you love may be having a stroke – that’s when a blood clot or a ruptured vessel cuts off the blood...
After 50 years, BGH nurse passes baton
Posted on Wednesday, June 02, 2021 03:04 PM
This week’s Hospital Insider features Dianne Kosar, who is retiring from Brantford General Hospital after 50 years as a registered nurse! Read the full Hospital Insider here.
Recent Findings at Kamloops Residential School Site
Posted on Monday, May 31, 2021 12:19 PM
Brant Community Healthcare System extends our deepest condolences and joins the country in grieving the tragic news of the discovery of remains at the site of the former Kamloops...
Remembering Dr. Digby, 'gentle giant'
Posted on Thursday, May 20, 2021 08:43 AM
This week’s Hospital Insider article honours and remembers the life and contributions of the late Dr. Jim Digby, former Chief of Staff at Brant Community Healthcare System. Read...
May is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Posted on Monday, May 17, 2021 08:42 AM
May is Sexual Assault Awareness month – a time to pause and reflect on the reality that sexual assault and domestic violence are a grave concern in our communities. Sadly, throughout...
COVID-19 outbreak on C2 Stroke Unit declared over at Brantford General Hospital
Posted on Friday, May 14, 2021 01:19 PM
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May 14, 2021
COVID-19 outbreak on C2 Stroke Unit declared over at Brantford General HospitalBrantford, ON – An outbreak of COVID-19 has been declared...
Second-annual Nursing Now Ontario Awards honours contributions of nurses during challenging year
Posted on Monday, May 10, 2021 02:20 PM
BCHS is honoured to recognize and congratulate registered practical nurse (RPN) Sheri Bruder on her Nursing Now Ontario Award. It is very much deserved and we are beyond grateful...
COVID-19 outbreak on B7 declared over at Brantford General Hospital
Posted on Thursday, May 06, 2021 09:22 AM
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May 6, 2021
COVID-19 outbreak on B7 declared over at Brantford General HospitalBrantford, ON – An outbreak of COVID-19 has been declared over on the...
Caring for patients is a family affair
Posted on Wednesday, May 05, 2021 09:16 AM
Sisters Danielle and Caitlin DeVries were among five children raised in a caring family. They saw how hard their mother, Joanne, a registered nurse, worked at Brantford General...
Clean Your Hands Day is front and center at Brant Community Healthcare System
Posted on Monday, May 03, 2021 08:45 AM
When the pandemic began, people across Canada were banging on pans and honking horns to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of health care workers in the fight against COVID-19.
COVID outbreak at BGH stroke unit
Posted on Friday, April 30, 2021 08:54 AM
A COVID-19 outbreak was declared Friday on the C2 stroke unit at Brantford General Hospital after one patient and one staff member tested positive for the virus with presumed acquisition...
BGH critical care ward feels strain of COVID-19
Posted on Friday, April 30, 2021 08:50 AM
The Brantford General Hospital and nurses are feeling the strain of COVID-19. Read the full article here.
COVID-19 outbreak declared at Brantford General Hospital Stroke Unit
Posted on Friday, April 30, 2021 08:00 AM
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BCHS moves to Essential Caregiver/Support Person Only Visitor Policy effective April 29th
Posted on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 03:03 PM
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BCHS listens to voice of patients
Posted on Thursday, April 22, 2021 08:22 AM
Gail Gloster brings her nursing experience to the BCHS Patient Family Advisory Council and is proud to be a part of positive change. Read the full Hospital Insider.
COVID-19 outbreak declared at Brantford General Hospital
Posted on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 04:59 PM
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BGH opens more critical care beds
Posted on Monday, April 19, 2021 08:49 AM
With record COVID-19 cases across the province, the Brant Community Healthcare System has been directed to open more critical care beds. Read more.
BCHS continues to ramp down scheduled care to protect hospital capacity
Posted on Friday, April 16, 2021 03:47 PM
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April 16, 2021 BCHS continues to ramp down scheduled care to protect hospital capacity and open additional critical care beds
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Organ donation gives patient the gift of life not once but twice
Posted on Monday, April 12, 2021 08:42 AM
When you are in relatively good health with no limitations, it can be easy to take everyday life for granted. If you are someone waiting for an organ transplant, living a normal...
BGH employee helps defend against COVID-19
Posted on Friday, April 09, 2021 08:43 AM
Dorota Dabrowski, who works in the emergency department at Brantford General Hospital, says she was not afraid to come to work when the COVID-19 pandemic began. However, she admits...
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