Stories

Black History Month is an opportunity for our hospital, all organizations and all individuals across the country, to recognize and honour the past and present contributions of Black Canadians. Throughout the month we will be sharing stories from our staff and physicians as they reflect on what Black History Month means to them.
Black History Month is here again! Let’s celebrate all the broken barriers, the tribulations endured, and the African culture and history....
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Katie is one of Joseph Brant Hospital’s dedicated Tim Horton’s employees. What you may not know about her is that she is also a Special Olympics Athlete who has participated in Special Olympics programming for over 10 years.  She competes in a variety of different sports including, 5 pin bowling, swimming, rhythmic gymnastics, curling and bocce ball.
She began competing as it gave her the opportunity to meet new friends and stay in shape!
“I’ve...
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“I cannot imagine being anything but a nurse!”
Colleen began working at Joseph Brant Hospital (JBH) as a nurse over 32 years ago and during this time she worked in progressively more senior roles before retiring as the Manager of the Operating Room, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, Day Surgery, Ambulatory Procedure Unit and Medical Device Reprocessing Department this January.
After moving to Burlington, it was the proximity of the hospital to her home that made her...
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Falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations among Canadian older adults; 20-30% fall each year. An evidence-based hospital falls prevention strategy is a key component of patient safety, helping them avoid injuries that could keep them in hospital longer.
At Joseph Brant Hospital, our strategy includes a Falls Prevention Policy that outlines best practices to prevent falls, as well as standardized approach to falls prevention and management throughout the...
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 It is with pride that we share that Dr. Fraser Bebbington, an Anesthesiologist at Joseph Brant Hospital, has been awarded with a Mac-CARE Excellence in Teaching Award.
This annual award honours a community preceptor who teaches at one of McMaster University’s four clinical education campuses or two medical education campuses. The Mac-CARE Excellence in Teaching Award is presented, with deepest appreciation, to the preceptor who demonstrates excellence in teaching,...
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