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BCHS was honoured to host Chef Rick Powless of Oneida of Thames First Nations as part of a new collaboration with Compass One Group to develop patient meals inspired by local Indigenous communities.

At Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS), National Volunteer Week (April 19-25), is a time to recognize a group of individuals who help shape the patient and family experience in meaningful, and lasting ways.

When Dr. Andrew Burkett started his journey with Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) in 2023 as the Chief and Medical Director of Internal Medicine, it didn’t take long to see his impact. Now, stepping into the role of Chief of Staff and Vice President of Medical and Academic Affairs, he brings both experience and vision for the future of healthcare in our community.

As part of its commitment to high‑quality, patient‑centred care, Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) continues to strengthen how laboratory testing supports safe and effective treatment. Each year, BCHS’ lab performs approximately 2.6 million tests. Blood work makes up a significant portion of this activity — not only because it is essential for diagnosis and to guide treatment, but also because it is an area of medicine that continues to evolve with new evidence and best practices.

The Brant Community Healthcare System’s (BCHS) New Hospital Project represents an unprecedented investment in the health and well-being of Brantford-Brant and surrounding communities. 

As families prepare to gather for the holidays and the new year ahead, health experts at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) are reminding residents that prevention is the best gift you can give yourself and your loved ones this festive season.

From its early days as a small unit to today’s 12-bed specialized care space, the BGH Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) has grown alongside the tiny patients it cares for.

Since its launch in February 2024, BCHS’ Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Clinic (CAPC) has seen a continuous increase in referrals and community need.

On August 13, 2025, Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) reached a significant and transformative milestone with the opening of the new Andersen Ambulatory Assessment Area – Zone 7 at Brantford General Hospital (BGH).