Inauguration of the New Department of Respiratory Medicine at the Mountain Campus
On December 14th,
2010, the Department of Respiratory Medicine inaugurated its new home
in D7 at the Montreal General Hospital, and the department is brimming
with newness.
Apart from it benefiting from more and better
organized space and a general upgrade, it also boasts several other
important features that ensure better patient flow, confidentiality, and
dignity. Some of the more significant changes include: a brand new
ventilation system; new closed waiting rooms that ensure no patients are
waiting to receive treatment in the hallway; exam rooms that are
separate from doctors’ offices (which ensures more efficient patient
flow); a new negative pressure room; and a bronchoscopy room. Patients
and employees will also be taking advantage of bigger windows, which
allow more natural light to flow through the area.
Sincere thanks go to the MUHC Foundation, MGH
Foundation and Gastroenterology Department, for having contributed to
the funding of the project. Thanks also go to Christine Lavoie, Lucie
Grégoire, Dr. Neil Colman, Dr. David Eidelman, Dr. Richard Menzies,
Andrea Sanders, Diane Soulière, Richard Dilallo and
the Technical Services team for all their support. Lastly, a great big
thank you is sent to the staff and patients of the Department of
Respiratory Medicine for their patience and cooperation.