Brant Community Healthcare System and Foundation

In response to a growing need for additional funding to support the Brantford General Hospital, The Brantford General Hospital Foundation was formed in 1977. The Willett Hospital Foundation was established in 1985, to raise funds to support The Willett Hospital in Paris.

On April 1, 2010 these two organizations combined to form the Brant Community Healthcare System Foundation, raising funds for the Brant Community Healthcare System which operates both hospital sites – the Brantford General Hospital, and the Willett, Paris. Its membership consists of dedicated, community-minded individuals from Brantford and Brant County.

The BCHS Foundation is committed to raising critical funds to support the top priority needs for The Brantford General and The Willett, Paris. Support of the BCHS Foundation helps us purchase medical equipment that is not paid for by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, provide essential resources to maintain an exceptional level of compassionate patient care, and invest in new and innovative technology.

The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is the lead provider of emergency medical care and services in Brantford, Brant County, Six Nations of the Grand River, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nations, and surrounding areas. BCHS is committed to providing safe, high quality care to patients and families in their time of greatest need.

The Emergency Department at Brantford General Hospital is open 24 hours a day, every day, and is staffed by a specially trained team of physicians and nurses. Patients arrive with a variety of urgent medical conditions, cardiac episodes, trauma and mental health or addiction crises requiring immediate care.

Over the past decade, the Brant Community Healthcare System at Brantford General has experienced greatly increased demand for emergency care. Currently over 58,000 patients present at the Emergency Department annually to receive help and care, including 8,000 pediatric patients. The Emergency Department is responsible for up to 56% of all patient admissions to the BCHS. These patient volumes will continue to grow to over 70,000 visit per year by 2030.

The hospital buildings, where the Emergency Department is located, are 64 and 56 years old. While there have been some renovations made over the last 30 years, the space is outdated and no longer meets the needs of our patients. The outdated space makes it difficult for our qualified health care professionals to do their jobs in providing the care patients need and deserve.

We are grateful for the support of our many wonderful donors. Together, we are transforming healthcare in our community.