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Michelle Bomberry’s journey to Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is shaped by deep cultural roots, lived experience, and a lifelong commitment to education and community care. As Manager of Indigenous Health Services, she brings clarity, compassion, and a calm strength to her role, offering a perspective shaped by both academic study and personal connection.

Members of Brantford Pride and Brant Pride participated in a symposium and panel discussion held at Brantford General Hospital on Thursday.

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As Manager, Professional Practice and Education, Angela Burke is required to think both strategically and practically. Driven by a desire to create systems and environments where people can thrive, she thought the BCHS Emerging Leaders Program would be a good opportunity to step back, reflect, and learn alongside others with similar goals.

At BCHS, we’re committed to reintegrating geriatric patients back into the community through coordinated, patient-centered care.

Born in Oakville and raised in a Czech-Canadian family, Dr. Kalina Samji grew up at the intersection of multiple cultures and identities. “I’m gay. I’m the child of a refugee. And I’ve worked in institutions where that wasn’t always safe to say out loud,” he shares. “Those experiences shape how I lead. I can’t untangle them from the work.”

If you’ve ever felt calmer walking into Brantford General Hospital, you might have Rod Lewis to thank. At 80 years young, he’s a beacon of kindness within our halls. From easing nerves to inspiring others to volunteer—Rod Lewis is proof that kindness never retires.

In 2022, BCHS introduced the Indigenous health service (IHS).  This includes a full-time Indigenous patient navigator, who helps Indigenous patients through the western healthcare system and assists with community and in-house resources.

For Cindy, home has never just been a location – it’s a feeling shaped by culture, food, language, love, and faith, all interwoven into everyday life. Recognizing the importance of seeing yourself reflected in your workplace and in your community, Cindy is sharing her story with the hopes of fostering a culture of belonging around her.

For the June 2025 Chief of Staff Feature, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Megan Cassidy, a first-year resident in Family Medicine at the Brantford Indigenous Health Hub program here at BCHS.