The Brant Community Healthcare System Foundation Presents the 2022 “Hope for Healthcare” Campaign
At the heart of the Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) are specialized departments and diverse professional teams working together to build a healthier community and provide essential medical services. These departments and people are the backbone of our local hospitals, and this holiday season, we pay tribute to the exceptional people providing and supporting exceptional care at the Brantford General Hospital and the Willett, Paris. Follow along in the Expositor each Thursday as we feature a different BCHS department and highlight the people “at the heart of healthcare”.
This November and December, the Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) Foundation will once again be running our community wide “Hope for Healthcare” campaign to raise awareness of, and donations for, the Emergency Department redevelopment project at the BCHS.
The Brant Community Healthcare System is this region’s provider for emergency services and is committed to providing high quality, compassionate care. The Emergency Department (ED) at the Brantford General Hospital is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing all of Brantford, Brant County, Six Nations of the Grand River, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and surrounding areas with emergent care when needed most. Serving more than 58,000 patients annually, the ED is truly a lifeline for our community.
Redeveloping the existing ED at the Brantford General Hospital and investing in new patient equipment is critical to ensuring our local healthcare system remains strong and able to serve our rapidly growing community. The Ontario Ministry of Health does not cover the entire cost of the ED redevelopment and the BCHS Foundation needs to raise and contribute in excess of $8 million to cover a portion of renovation expenses, and to purchase medical equipment needed for the new space.
The ED redevelopment will include important enhancements such as new entrances, a new waiting area, extended stay zone and an Indigenous Healing Suite. These renovations will help us improve and ensure patient safety and privacy. Investment in the Emergency Department also puts the best tools and equipment into the hands of BCHS physicians and caregivers on the frontline.
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Now, more than ever before, we understand and have an appreciation for the critical importance of a strong local healthcare system and the dedicated healthcare workers who are at the very heart of our hospital.
The Brantford General Hospital and the Willett, Paris will sparkle with blue each evening this December to signify hope, wellness and resilience. These lights glow in recognition of and appreciation for all BCHS staff who have worked tirelessly throughout the pandemic. These lights also shine in thanks to the sponsors and community donors who have made a gift to transform emergency care at the BCHS. We hope that you too will consider making a gift that is meaningful to you this holiday season. Thanks to the generosity of Massilly North America your contribution will be matched up to $100,000, doubling your gift and support.
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