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But the Brantford General Hospital and Willett Urgent Care Centre in Paris \u2014 both overseen by Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) \u2014 also serve residents from the neighbouring Six Nations of the Grand River, and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. \u201cWe want to ensure First Nations and Indigenous people feel safe when receiving health care at BCHS and stay connected to their culture, language, and traditions,\u201d Michelle Bomberry said in a media release. Bomberry is the manager of BCHS\u2019s Indigenous Health Services, which was introduced in&#8230; <\/p>\n<div class=\"pmpro\">\n<div class=\"pmpro_card pmpro_content_message\">\n<div class=\"pmpro_card_content\">This content is for Yearly Subscription, Yearly Subscription &#8211; Corporate, Print Subscription Only, and Canada Print and Online members only.<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/theturtleislandnews.com\/wp-login.php?action=register\">Register<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"pmpro_card_actions pmpro_font-medium\">Already a member? <a href=\"https:\/\/theturtleislandnews.com\/wp-login.php?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Ftheturtleislandnews.com%2Findex.php%2F2025%2F10%2F07%2Fhospital-in-southwestern-ontario-unveils-indigenous-health-strategy%2F\">Log in here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Celeste Percy-Beauregard, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Hamilton Spectator A hospital near the most populous First Nation in Canada has debuted its first Indigenous health strategy. Around five per cent of Brantford\u2019s population identified as Indigenous as of the 2021 census profile. But the Brantford General Hospital and Willett Urgent Care Centre in Paris \u2014 both overseen by Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) \u2014 also serve residents from the neighbouring Six Nations of the Grand River, and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. \u201cWe want to ensure First Nations and Indigenous people feel safe when receiving health care at BCHS and stay connected to their culture, language, and traditions,\u201d Michelle Bomberry said in a media release. 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