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Everyone will have a hospital health care experience at some point in life. At BCHS, we are committed to providing exceptional patient-centred care and services, doing everything possible to ensure our patients and their families have a positive care experience.

BCHS Patient & Family Caregiver Spotlight is a space dedicated to patients and family caregivers, eager to share stories about their health care journeys and experiences. These stories remind us about the importance of patient voices and are powerful tools in helping us make continuous improvements in health care.

If you or someone you know has a health care story to share, please contact us at Communications@bchsys.org for more information.
 
 
Justin and Allison McKellar pose with Dr. Somaiah Ahmed, who treated Justin in the Emergency Department on June 20, 2022

World Stroke Day: Minutes Can Save Lives

Posted on Friday, October 28, 2022 09:09 AM

Patient & Family Caregiver Spotlight

Justin McKellar, 41, felt guilty for going to the pharmacy so late on June 20, 2022. Arriving at the Rexall on St. Paul Avenue just 15 minutes before they closed, he remembers...

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Jessica Mallette and Alana Willemsma with their harm reduction safer supplies cart

Human connection leads to harm reduction

Posted on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 03:09 PM

Patient & Family Caregiver Spotlight

At the risk of sounding cliché, Jessica Mallette, a nurse practitioner, chose to specialize in addictions medicine because above all else, she wanted to help people. “Addictions...

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Pictured: Benjamin Andrews (left) with his son Chris Andrews (right).

Stroke Recovery – A Journey from Hospital to Home

Posted on Monday, June 20, 2022 08:00 AM

News and Announcements Patient & Family Caregiver Spotlight

On March 11, 2022, Benjamin (Ben) Andrews survived a stroke while at home.

“It was around 3pm. I had just woken up from a nap and was watching TV. While sitting there I noticed...

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Handmade get well cards made by Zach Dawson’s former grade 5 placement class at St. Pius X Catholic Elementary School.

The Ongoing Journey: Living with Epilepsy

Posted on Monday, March 28, 2022 06:00 AM

News and Announcements Patient & Family Caregiver Spotlight

 

March is Epilepsy Awareness Month.

Over a lifetime, 1 in 10 people will have a seizure, 1 in 16 will develop epilepsy and approximately, 1 in 100 Canadians are living with...

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A man wearing blue scrubs and a surgical mask smiles at the camera

The Nursing Graduate Guarantee | Meet Ram

Posted on Friday, January 21, 2022 08:52 AM

Patient & Family Caregiver Spotlight

Ram Javier always knew he wanted to work in an Emergency Department, but having completed most of his training internationally he knew the processes and technology would be a big...

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A group photo of 6 individuals; in the centre, a man wearing a festive shirt and a Santa hat.

Santa Claus is coming to town… and his name is Mike McGraw

Posted on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 09:41 AM

Patient & Family Caregiver Spotlight

Mike McGraw might pretend to be shy when you meet him for the first time, but the 63-year-old is anything but.

A long-term patient on the B2 Rehabilitation floor, he is the life...

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Mike Jennings with this partner, Sherri Jennings

"All I remember is seeing heaven..." | Mike's Story

Posted on Monday, December 13, 2021 10:26 AM

Patient & Family Caregiver Spotlight

After experiencing death and peering into the other side, Mike Jennings began his two year journey as an inpatient at the Brant Community Healthcare System.

After extensive testing...

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The DOVE Program recreational therapists, Julie and Rachel. with patient Mary Kaus

The DOVE Program Brings Holistic Healing to Dementia Care

Posted on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 12:30 PM

Patient & Family Caregiver Spotlight

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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Kidney transplant recipient Jessica Bailey and her husband James Steele promote Be A Donor month

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

Posted on Monday, April 12, 2021 08:42 AM

Patient & Family Caregiver Spotlight

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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Karen Loomis

Positive experience at BCHS inspires former patient to become health care advocate

Posted on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 09:27 AM

Patient & Family Caregiver Spotlight

Life-changing experiences can happen in a split second, and often when everything seems to be going smoothly. So it was for Karen Loomis, who raises alpacas with her husband John...

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