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Ophatlmology nurse looks back at long career
Posted on Wednesday, February 02, 2022 12:14 PM
For many years, the ophthalmology surgery program at the Brantford General Hospital has enjoyed a reputation as a centre of excellence.
Sandy...
The Willett Hospital in Paris Celebrates its 100th Anniversary
Posted on Tuesday, February 01, 2022 01:46 PM
The Willett Hospital in Paris, Ontario is celebrating its 100th anniversary!
In recognition of the vital services that The Willett has provided to the community, Ayr News...
HNHBB Regional Process for Directed Transfer of Critical Care Patients
Posted on Friday, January 28, 2022 05:21 PM
Despite extraordinary measures to create additional capacity for critical care services, pressures on the Hamilton-Niagara-Haldimand-Brant-Burlington (HNHBB) region’s critical...
COVID-19 Outbreak Declared Over on B8 Medical at Brantford General Hospital
Posted on Thursday, January 27, 2022 01:13 PM
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COVID-19 Outbreaks Declared Over on B6 Medical and Willett Transitional Units
Posted on Monday, January 24, 2022 03:19 PM
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The Nursing Graduate Guarantee | Meet Ram
Posted on Friday, January 21, 2022 08:52 AM
Ram Javier always knew he wanted to work in an Emergency Department, but having completed most of his training internationally he knew the processes and technology would be a big...
COVID assessment centre enhances pediatric service
Posted on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 10:52 AM
Over the last few months, the Ministry of Health has encouraged hospitals to expand COVID-19 assessment centres to provide specific care for pediatric patients. In response, BCHS,...
COVID-19 Outbreak Declared at Brantford General Hospital
Posted on Friday, January 14, 2022 04:00 PM
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Modifications to Brantford COVID-19 Assessment Clinic
Posted on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 03:24 PM
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COVID-19 outbreak declared at Brantford General Hospital
Posted on Sunday, January 09, 2022 10:00 AM
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COVID-19 outbreak declared at the Willett Site
Posted on Thursday, January 06, 2022 04:29 PM
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BGH Indigenous Medicine Program believed a first in Canada
Posted on Thursday, January 06, 2022 09:33 AM
BCHS launched the Indigenous Medicine Program last September at the Brantford General Hospital to better understand and support Indigenous communities to ensure they receive quality...
BCHS to ramp down scheduled care to protect hospital capacity
Posted on Wednesday, January 05, 2022 05:00 PM
For Immediate Release
January 5, 2022
Brantford, ON – The Chief Medical Officer of Health has reinstated Directive #2 for hospitals and regulated health professionals, instructing...
Healing at home: BGH introduces same-day joint replacement surgery
Posted on Wednesday, January 05, 2022 10:23 AM
Bill McDowall is among the first patients to have participated in the same-day joint program introduced last November by BCHS. The program enables selected patients...
Avery is Brantford's first baby of 2022
Posted on Saturday, January 01, 2022 01:10 PM
The city’s first baby of 2022 was born at 7:03 a.m. on January 1 at Brantford General Hospital. Weighing seven pounds, four...
Updated Provincial COVID-19 Testing Guidelines
Posted on Friday, December 31, 2021 04:02 PM
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Seeking Care over the Holidays
Posted on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 02:23 PM
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December 22, 2021
Brantford, ON – As the holiday period quickly approaches, Brant Community Healthcare...
Beary good: Teddy promotes Buzz Me program for seniors
Posted on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 01:50 PM
It's important to feel connected throughout the holiday season, especially as we continue to fight through the pandemic. It's very heartwarming that our caregivers can now give...
Proof of Vaccination Required for Hospital Visitors Effective December 22, 2021
Posted on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 01:30 PM
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December 21, 2021
Brantford, ON – As a result of the rapidly evolving situation with the Omicron variant, Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS)...
Santa Claus is coming to town… and his name is Mike McGraw
Posted on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 09:41 AM
Mike McGraw might pretend to be shy when you meet him for the first time, but the 63-year-old is anything but.
A long-term patient on the B2 Rehabilitation floor, he is the life...
"All I remember is seeing heaven..." | Mike's Story
Posted on Monday, December 13, 2021 10:26 AM
After experiencing death and peering into the other side, Mike Jennings began his two year journey as an inpatient at the Brant Community Healthcare System.
After extensive testing...
Massilly supports local health care
Posted on Wednesday, December 08, 2021 03:02 PM
Massilly North America is partnering once again with the Brant Community Healthcare System Foundation Hope for Healthcare campaign...
Supply chain issues cause shortage of crutches; BGH asks for donations
Posted on Thursday, December 02, 2021 02:10 PM
BCHS is reaching out to the community for donations of good working aluminum crutches of all sizes for the Emergency Department....
First Ever BCHS CEO's Patient Family Advisory Newsletter
Posted on Thursday, November 25, 2021 10:45 AM
BCHS is introducing our first ever CEO's Patient Family Advisory Council (PFAC) Newsletter. It includes the history of PFAC, testimonials from and about our PFA program, a message...
BCHS staff huddles to solve problems
Posted on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 02:19 PM
BCHS huddles are 10 to 15 minute meetings that give staff the opportunity to address any barriers they may be facing and to brainstorm solutions that will remove them. It is also...