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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

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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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BGH critical care ward feels strain of COVID-19

The Brantford General Hospital and nurses are feeling the strain of COVID-19. Read the full article here.

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COVID-19 outbreak declared at Brantford General Hospital Stroke Unit

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BCHS moves to Essential Caregiver/Support Person Only Visitor Policy effective April 29th

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BCHS listens to voice of patients

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.

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COVID-19 outbreak declared at Brantford General Hospital

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BGH opens more critical care beds

With record COVID-19 cases across the province, the Brant Community Healthcare System has been directed to open more critical care beds. Read more.

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BCHS continues to ramp down scheduled care to protect hospital capacity

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Organ donation gives patient the gift of life not once but twice

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...

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BGH employee helps defend against COVID-19

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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Some surgeries to be cancelled next week

BCHS is postponing some surgical cases beginning on Monday, April 12, amid extreme pressure on critical care capacity across the province. This comes in response to direction from...

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BCHS raises awareness during Be a Donor Month – Organ and tissue donation saves lives

April is Be A Donor Month – a time to encourage people to become registered organ and tissue donors and to increase awareness about the impact the generous gift of life can have...

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