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A $12.5 million grant to move the new hospital project forward is great news for the community, says the president and CEO of the Brant Community Healthcare System.

The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is pleased to acknowledge the Ontario government’s continued investment in local healthcare infrastructure, with the announcement that BCHS will receive an additional $12.5 million planning grant to plan on a greenfield site.

The voices of patients and families can be found in the Brant Community Healthcare System’s new five-year strategic plan, say two Brantford residents who assisted with the project.

Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) has launched a new five-year Strategic Plan that sets a bold vision for the future of healthcare in Brantford, Brant County, Six Nations of the Grand River, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and surrounding communities.

In celebration of Nursing Week 2025, we proudly present another group of exceptional nurses contributing to an excellent patient experience at BCHS. Dive in to gain insights, inspiration, and a deeper understanding of what it truly means to be a nurse.

Sharon's approach to leadership is grounded in empathy, lived experience and listening. She uses her voice to advocate for equity across the healthcare system, demonstrating that her commitment to diversity and inclusion isn't just a goal - it's how she lives, every day.

It's Nursing Week from May 12 to May 18, 2025! This special week is dedicated to honouring the incredible dedication, compassion, and expertise of nursing staff. Throughout the week, we will be spotlighting some of our outstanding staff members, sharing their inspiring stories and insights. 

At BCHS, inclusion goes beyond words—it's experienced through taste, sight, and feeling. “Food is a universal language – it nourishes us, uplifts us, and brings us together across cultures and experiences,” says Joe Belancic, Director, Procurement and Nutrition Services.

In recognition of National Physicians' Day on May 1st, Anne Boake, Co-Op Student, Medical Affairs, Assumption College Secondary School, Brantford, spent a day in the Brant Community Healthcare System Radiology Department shadowing a few radiologists.

Dr. Suraj Sharma joined Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) as a gastroenterologist eight years ago, bringing a deep passion for medicine, people, and community connection. For Dr. Sharma, inclusion isn't a checklist or a one-time initiative. Instead, it's a mindset woven into how we treat each other daily. "Feeling like you belong at work often depends on whether your culture, identity, and values are respected," he explains.