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'Very caring community' helps bring second CT scanner closer to reality

Brantford General Hospital currently completes 43,000 CT scans each year, including 18,000 emergency department patients. BCHS has also seen the number of CT scans increase by...

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COVID-19 Outbreak Declared on B6 Medicine at Brantford General Hospital

For Immediate Release

August 25, 2021

Brantford, ON – An outbreak of COVID-19 has been declared on B6 Medicine at...

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Implementation of vaccination policies

A Message from the Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Norfolk Brant Burlington Hospital Presidents and CEOs

August 19, 2021 - Implementation of vaccination policies

Hamilton Niagara...

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She has a passion for preventing hospital infections and diseases

"The Brant Community Healthcare System gave me the opportunity to follow my passion in hospital infections and diseases" says Sandy Comand, Clinical Manager at BCHS. 

Sandy started...

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The DOVE Program Brings Holistic Healing to Dementia Care

Just as the dove is a symbolic representation of peace and love, so too is The DOVE Program at the Brant Community Healthcare System. Created by recreational therapists Rachel...

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COVID-19 Outbreak Declared at the Willett Site

For Immediate Release

August 13, 2021

Brantford, ON – An outbreak of COVID-19 has been declared on the Transitional Unit at...

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Hospital screeners at frontline of care

BCHS screeners are at the very frontline of the organization and one of the many additional measures that have been implemented due to COVID-19. Jodie Rayer was one of those...

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Critical Care Team and the 3 Wishes Project

Congratulations to the Critical Care Team for being published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ). Their involvement in the 3 wishes project demonstrates...

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Sunrise Rotary boosts BGH pediatric clinic project

A special thank you to the Rotary Brantford-Sunrise Club, who has generously donated $40,000 to BCHS. The money is being used for the new outpatient pediatric clinic at Brantford...

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Donation brings pediatric clinic renovation closer to goal

A $500,000 renovation of the outpatient pediatric clinic at Brantford General Hospital is set to begin next March. The upgrades...

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Cataract surgery is music to the ears

Gary Surette felt at ease on the operating room table at Brant General Hospital after Dr. Zanetti played calming opera...

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BCHS accepts nine Honourary Paul Harris Fellowship Awards from Rotary Club of Brantford-Sunrise

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...

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BCHS Honours National Indigenous Peoples Day

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Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is honoured to recognize National Indigenous Peoples Day. We join communities across the country...

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Lifelong Willett employee sees positive change

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 

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Act FAST – Know the Signs of a Stroke

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...

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After 50 years, BGH nurse passes baton

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.

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Recent Findings at Kamloops Residential School Site

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...

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Remembering Dr. Digby, 'gentle giant'

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...

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May is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

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...

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COVID-19 outbreak on C2 Stroke Unit declared over at Brantford General Hospital

For Immediate Release

May 14, 2021

Brantford, ON – An outbreak of COVID-19 has been declared...

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Second-annual Nursing Now Ontario Awards honours contributions of nurses during challenging year

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...

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COVID-19 outbreak on B7 declared over at Brantford General Hospital

For Immediate Release

May 6, 2021

Brantford, ON – An outbreak of COVID-19 has been declared over on the...

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Caring for patients is a family affair

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...

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Clean Your Hands Day is front and center at Brant Community Healthcare System

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.

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COVID outbreak at BGH stroke unit

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...

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