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On December 13, 2022, John Scott pulled into the Service Canada parking lot knowing that something was wrong. People passing by assumed he was intoxicated. Thankfully a bystander called 9-1-1, recognizing that what was happening to John was a medical emergency.

June is Pride Month in Canada. A time when we come together to celebrate, honour, and show support for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and Two-Spirit (LGBTQIA2S+) community and its allies.

For this month’s Chief of Staff Feature, we chatted with a specialist in Infectious Disease (ID), a physician leader who provided expert guidance for BCHS throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and – most importantly – a family man: Dr. Tom Szakacs.

This week's Hospital Insider spotlights the professional journey of Victoria Sherk (left), from student, to clinical extern, to full-time nurse at the BCHS!

This week's Hospital Insider celebrates our incredible Environmental Services (ESA) team! They are being presented with the Trillium Gift of Life Network (TGLN) Hidden Heroes award in recognition of the imperative role they play in supporting organ and tissue donation at the BCHS.

Brant Community Healthcare System is so proud of and grateful for our amazing RNs, RPNs, NPs, students, and externs. They are a critical part of the team here: they are the caregivers, communicators, patient advocates, decision makers, the hand-holders, the listeners, and the life savers.

This week is the Canadian Mental Health Association’s (CMHA) annual Mental Health Week, which looks to shift attitudes and perceptions about mental health and promote behaviours and attitudes that foster well-being and support good mental health. This year, the campaign focuses on #MY STORY and shines a spotlight on community mental health care programs, communities and voices while showcasing the importance of securing universal mental health care.

On May 1, 2023, Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) will be shifting from a Universal Masking Policy to a Mask-Friendly Policy.

Brant Community Healthcare System was awarded a provincial award for exceeding the provincial eligible target rate set by The Trillium Gift of Life.

In recognition & celebration of International Day of the Midwife on May 5th, we would like to introduce you to Michelle Moore-West.