Brant Community Healthcare System

01/27/2026

ThumbsUp Spotlight: Nancy Peddle, Manager, Infection Prevention and Control 🎉

Nancy is being recognized for her dedication and support of her colleagues.

She went above and beyond by coming in on her day off to assist the team during a busy time at the hospital, offering vital help with patient reassessments and outbreak management.

Thank you, Nancy, for your leadership, reliability, and commitment to the team! 💙

01/26/2026

Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Andrew Burkett as Chief of Staff and Vice President, Medical & Academic Affairs, effective February 9, 2026. 🌟

Dr. Burkett is a Respirologist and Interventional Pulmonologist who has served as Chief and Medical Director of Internal Medicine at BCHS for the past three years. He brings extensive clinical expertise and a strong commitment to quality, patient experience, and continuous improvement.

“Dr. Burkett’s expertise and collaborative approach will be instrumental as we advance our academic partnerships and enhance the quality of care for our community. We are thrilled to welcome him to this expanded leadership role,” says Bonnie Camm, President & CEO.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Burkett on this exciting new role! 👏

01/26/2026

Planning for the new hospital continues as BCHS has officially kicked off Stage 1.3 Functional Program – Part B. This work focuses on shaping the new hospital’s overall layout to ensure all required spaces are accounted for, meet standards and regulations, and align with long-term operating budgets.

We now launch into several months of collaborative work with hospital user groups to confirm design priorities, space needs, and preliminary furniture and equipment requirements.

This milestone signals important progress as planning moves forward and work continues to take shape for the future of BCHS.

➡️ Visit www.reimaginebchs.ca to learn more about the new hospital project.

01/21/2026

BCHS was honoured to host Chef Rick Powless from the Six Nations on the Grand River as part of a new collaboration with Compass One Group to develop patient meals inspired by our local Indigenous communities.

Indigenous patient meals are currently under development, with the launch of a limited menu targeted for June 2026, and a full menu rollout expected for Fall 2026.

This work reflects our commitment to meaningful engagement, and we remain open to receiving ongoing input from the Six Nations’ culinary community on bettering the Indigenous/First Nation patient experience.

Pictured from left to right: Inder Mann, Manager of Nutrition Services at BCHS, Joe Belancic, Director of Procurement and Nutrition Services at BCHS, Chef Rick Powless from the Six Nations on the Grand River, and Compass One Group including Executive Chef Breanne Coulton and Andrew Hodge, VP of Culinary Excellence.

01/20/2026

At Brant Community Healthcare System, improved patient outcomes are being driven by evidence-based nursing professional development.

Guided by Association for Nursing Professional Development (ANPD) standards, Angela has helped build structured, outcome-driven education that supports nurses, strengthens clinical practice, and improves patient outcomes.

From launching a New Graduate Nurse Residency Program that boosts confidence and retention, to redesigning preceptor and orientation programs, and leading measurable improvements in pressure injury prevention, Angela’s leadership is a strong reminder that empowering nurses directly improves safety, quality, and patient experience: https://ow.ly/vubJ50XZSxM

01/19/2026

01/14/2026

BCHS has been featured in Ontario Hospital Associations' Health System News ! 🎉

The article "Elevating Care Through Nursing Professional Development" highlights how evidence-based nursing professional development is improving patient outcomes at BCHS. Through the strong leadership of Angela Burke, RN and Manager of Professional Practice & Education, our nurses are empowered to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.

Read the full article here: https://www.oha.com/news/elevating-care-through-nursing-professional-development #

​​Photo caption: Angela Burke, Registered Nurse, Manager of Professional Practice & Education, alongside the Pressure Injury Group.​

01/12/2026

The latest edition of our CEO’s Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) newsletter is here! 🎉

This issue highlights the incredible dedication of our Patient Family Advisors throughout 2025, showcases the impact of their work across BCHS, and looks ahead to the exciting initiatives coming in 2026. 🎀 It’s our “PFA Wrapped” — a year-in-review celebrating partnership, advocacy, and person-centred care throughout our healthcare system.

Read the full newsletter at www.bchsys.org/PFA.

01/09/2026

Meet our Professional Practice Team - the educators and clinical scholars who help support our New Graduate Guarantee (NGG) nurses every step of the way. The NGG program helps new nurses transition confidently into practice with structured orientation, dedicated preceptorship, and full-time hours as they begin their careers.

In 2025, BCHS welcomed 27 new graduate nurses, and their success is made possible through the dedication of HR recruitment efforts, educators, managers, and preceptors across the organization. Thank you for everything you do to support learning, growth, and nursing excellence at BCHS. 💛

✨BCHS invests in the development of its people. For more information on current career, volunteer, and patient and family advisor opportunities, visit: https://www.bchsys.org/careers.

01/08/2026

The Brant Community Healthcare System’s (BCHS) New Hospital Project represents an unprecedented investment in the health and well being of Brantford-Brant and surrounding communities.

The decisions made now about where to put the new hospital will shape the foundation of local healthcare in our communities for decades to come.

“This is a generational moment for healthcare in Brantford-Brant, and we are very hopeful and excited for the future of healthcare in our region,” says Don Shilton, Chair of the independent Site Identification Task Force.

➡️ Read the full InsideBCHS article: https://shorturl.at/cpyYQ

01/04/2026

Brantford General Hospital’s (BGH) Emergency Department (ED) is experiencing significantly higher patient volumes and wait times.

We ask that you please consider all alternative care options (family doctor, access care clinic, walk-in clinic, pharmacy, Health811, etc.) before coming to the ED with non-life-threatening issues. But, if you choose to come to the ED, we’re always here to help.

Check out this video to learn how the ED works, why you wait, and the never-ending flow of actions and decisions that are needed to manage the patients coming through for treatment.

For more information on where to access care, please visit: bchsys.org/wheretoacesscare/

01/03/2026

BCHS reminds the community that Brantford General Hospital’s (BGH) Emergency Department (ED) is experiencing significantly higher patient volumes and wait times. In addition, registration for the Willett Urgent Care Centre is now closed for the day (January 3, 2026).

For non-life-threatening issues, we ask that you seek care from your family physician or utilize other health resources before attending the ED.

For more information on where to access care, please visit: bchsys.org/wheretoacesscare/

Thank you for your patience and understanding.