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Janice Caron knows she belongs at the Brantford General Hospital. In the eleven years since becoming a volunteer, Janice has contributed over 3,700 hours helping wherever she is needed at the hospital.

Emma Littlewood has always wanted to work in science. It’s fast paced, hands on and anything can happen. Every day brings the possibility of something different, especially in health care.

Every April we celebrate BeADonor Month and recognize the vital importance of organ and tissue donations. This year we are honouring our incredible switchboard team with the Trillium Gift of Life Network (TGLN) Hidden Heroes award for their enormous role in supporting organ and tissue donation at the Brantford General Hospital.

For many years, Joan Minnery travelled throughout North America, entertaining audiences with music, dance and motivational showcases. These days, Joan is on a new journey – a journey to a healthier life.

The Brant Community Healthcare System is pleased to celebrate Medical Laboratory Week, April 10 – April 16, 2022. At BCHS, over 2.25 million lab tests are completed each year. Behind every lab result is our medical laboratory staff who provide vital information to help physicians detect, diagnose and treat patients.

During the two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, many health care workers have had to be reassigned in order to alleviate the impact that COVID-19 was having on patients, staff and physicians.

This common brain disorder affects 1 in 100 Canadians and can begin at any time during a person’s life. For Zach Dawson, his epilepsy journey began at the age of 23.

Clinical externships offer hands-on learning experiences that complement and expand on clinical placements during nursing school. We're thrilled to welcome 18 externs - all currently in the last years of their nursing degree or diploma - onsite every day to support our nurses in care!

Dr. Gene Jarrell has worked in the Brantford General Hospital emergency department for 37 years.

To: The Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, the Honourable Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, and the Honourable Will Bouma, MPP for Brantford-Brant