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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.
 
 
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    Brantford, ON
    N3R 1G9
    519-751-5544

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    238 Grand River St. North
    Paris, ON
    N3L 2N7
    519-442-2251

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