Joseph Brant Hospital News

June is Stroke Awareness Month, a crucial time for us at Joseph Brant Hospital (JBH) to focus on the importance of stroke awareness, prevention, and recovery. This month, we highlight the inspiring journey of one of our patients, Kirsten, whose story underscores the impact of quick medical response and dedicated rehabilitation efforts.
Kirsten was in the kitchen, looking into the fridge when her life took a sudden turn. She collapsed to the floor, her knees weak and unable...
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Joseph Brant Hospital (JBH) believes that a healthy and supported workforce is the foundation upon which our people can thrive and provide the best possible care to our patients and community.  In the fall of 2023, we launched the JBH Well-Being Strategy, which has already had a tremendous impact on our staff, physicians, learners, and volunteers. 
Over the past year, we have introduced several programs, held events, established collaborations and formed strategic...
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As of June 1, 2024, Joseph Brant Hospital (JBH) is implementing an increase in patient and visitor parking rates.
The decision to increase the rate was made after a thorough evaluation and consideration of various factors, including the rising costs associated with managing and maintaining our parking facilities. JBH’s parking garage and lots are self-supported and maintained by the revenue generated from parking fees. Any additional remaining revenues are used to support...
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Since the inception of the Burlington Ontario Health Team in 2019, Joseph Brant Hospital has been a foundational partner. The BOHT is able to advance its mandate with support from JBH in critical operational pieces as well as clinical initiatives and functions.  The BOHT has a vision “To co-create, with the community, a primary care-focused system of care connecting health and social services around patients, families, and caregivers” – the leadership and...
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The need for comprehensive, high-quality, accessible and timely mental health and addiction care in our community has never been greater.
 Updating the infrastructure of our Mental Health and Addictions (MHA) program space is critical to providing timely and high-quality care in the community. Our goal is to create a healing environment that fosters dignity, respect and person-centered care, thereby supporting recovery and enhancing patient outcomes.
 The...
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