The Heart of Healthcare: Integrated Stroke Unit
Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is the District Stroke Centre for the Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk region. “We are extremely fortunate to provide stroke expertise in our community” says Elke Hilgendag, Clinical Manager of the District Stroke Program, the Integrated Stroke Unit (ISU) and the Stroke Prevention Clinic at the
The Heart of Healthcare: Volunteers
Craig Mitchell started volunteering at the Brant Community Healthcare System in the summer of 2020. “I felt like I had to do something about the pandemic and as soon as volunteers were able to be back in the hospital, I began working at the visitor’s support kiosk alongside medical screeners.”
The Heart of Healthcare: Emergency Department
The Emergency Department (ED) at the Brantford General Hospital is one of the busiest in the province, serving 58,000 individuals annually from Brantford, Brant County, Six Nations of the Grand River, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and surrounding areas. Unit clerk Kerri Creeden is part of the team that
The Heart of Healthcare: The Willett, Paris – A Story 100 Years in the Making
The Willett, Paris marked its 100th anniversary in July 2022. A cornerstone of the community, it has provided vital medical services to the residents of Paris, Brant County and surrounding area since 1922. The Willett is an institution that is truly at the heart of Paris. Its community banded
Donor Dollars at Work – Root Vital Signs Monitors
Donor Dollars at Work - Root Vital Signs Monitors We are excited to celebrate the purchase of 12 new Root Vital Signs Monitors, at over $5,100 each! These are essential pieces of equipment used to quickly determine a patient's heart rate, blood pressure, pulse, temperature and oxygen saturation levels at
