MEDIA ADVISORY: June 3 2010

Patients now benefit from cutting-edge technology for disease diagnosis and treatment

MONTREAL - You are invited to attend the presentation and demonstration of the world's most advanced CT (computerized tomography) scanner. This new, state-of-the-art CT scanner was the first in Canada. Dr. Donatella Tampieri will explain the superior technology afforded by the new scanner that can revolutionize patient care. CT scans are used in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide-range of conditions. This was used for the very first time in Canada at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital - The Neuro, McGill University.

WHAT: A major new diagnostic test to be shown at the press conference.
PHOTO/VIDEO OPPORTUNITY - Tours of the new CT scanner and improved neuroradiology department at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital

WHEN: June 3 2010 at 10:30 am

WHERE: de Grandpré Communications Centre, Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital, 3801, rue University
         
WHO:
Dr. David Colman, Director of The Neuro;
The Honorable Dr. Arthur Porter, P.C., M.D., Director General and CEO of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC);
Dr. Donatella Tampieri, Director of Neuroradiology at The Neuro (fluent in French and English)

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Please note: due to construction, traffic in the area is congested and parking is difficult, please leave enough time to find a parking spot.

For more information, contact: Anita Kar, The Neuro, Tel: (514) 398-3376, Cell: (514) 295-3870, anita [dot] kar [at] mcgill [dot] ca