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May 8th, 2021

A captain to lead the MUHC during emergency situations

To mark National Emergency Preparedness Week, we are shining a light on Louise-Julie Brassard,...

May 4th, 2021

The Mental Health Mission: Overcoming the challenges of providing and receiving services during the pandemic

Since the first day of the pandemic, the MUHC's Mental Health Mission has been one of the few to...

April 29th, 2021

Remote programming of implantable defibrillator at the MUHC - A first in Canada

New programming software eliminates the need for presence of second expert in operating room, thus...

April 28th, 2021

Launch of vaccination for pregnant women

Vaccination for pregnant women will begin by appointment only on Wednesday, April 28 at our clinics...

April 27th, 2021

Start of vaccination of people with a physical disability, an intellectual disability or autism spectrum disorder and their caregivers

Vaccination of people with a physical disability, an intellectual disability or autism spectrum...

April 23rd, 2021

More people eligible for vaccination appointments

Following ministerial directives, more people are now eligible to receive vaccination against COVID...

April 22nd, 2021

Less movement, less spread of infection

In collaboration with the emergency department’s leadership team, Natasha Dupuis, an advanced...

April 21st, 2021

Our admin staff make all the difference!

It’s Administrative Staff Week, a time for us to recognize the treasured work that these employees...

April 16th, 2021

Dr. Sheppard wins Prize for Public Engagement through Media

Dr. Donald Sheppard's valued contributions in news media were recently recognized by McGill...

April 15th, 2021

NOTICE TO CLASS MEMBERS – AUTHORIZED CLASS ACTION – Conseil pour la protection des malades et Daniel Pilote c. CISSS de la Montérégie-Centre et al. - N° 500-06-000933-180

On September 23, 2019, the Superior Court of Quebec for the district of Montreal authorized a Class...

April 15th, 2021

Run for mental health from one hospital to another

On May 16, nurse Gülin Yilmaz, of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC), will mark the closing...

April 15th, 2021

Vaccination extended to certain people with chronic diseases

Following ministerial directives, the MUHC will gradually extend as of April 16 COVID-19 vaccination...

April 14th, 2021

It’s National Medical Technologist Week!

To celebrate and honour the amazing work of the medical technologists, support staff and managers of...

April 11th, 2021

Start of vaccination of essential workers in environments at high risk of an outbreak and phase 2 of vaccination of healthcare workers

Vaccination of essential workers in environments at high risk of an outbreak will begin by...

April 9th, 2021

Dawn Singerman is selected to participate in the 2021 IHF Young Executive Leaders Program

The International Hospital Federation and WittKieffer announced this week the names of the 34 young...

April 8th, 2021

COVID-19: Vaccination of people with a chronic disease

The MSSS has just announced that as of April 12, 2021, vaccination will be extended to people under...

April 6th, 2021

April 6: Annual oncology nursing day

Some members of the oncology nursing team at the MUHC For more than a year, the one hundred...

April 1st, 2021

New website takes a fresh look at MGH History

In partnership with the Art & Heritage Centre of the MUHC, the Montreal General...

April 1st, 2021

Friday, April 2 and Monday, April 5 are holidays at the McGill University Health Centre

Our offices, clinics and test centres will be closed. Only the temporary COVID-19 Testing Centre at...

March 31st, 2021

The MUHC Foundation and the MCI Foundation unite for the benefit of respiratory health

At a time when the COVID-19 crisis has been drawing attention to respiratory health on a global...

March 31st, 2021

200 years of excellence at the Montreal General Hospital of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC)

Montreal, March 31, 2021 – This year marks the 200th anniversary of the Montreal General Hospital ...

March 30th, 2021

800,000 COVID tests by OPTILAB-Montreal MUHC!

We are excited to share an amazing milestone reached in our laboratories across the OPTILAB-Montreal ...

March 26th, 2021

Bianca Longpré will deliver her baby at the Royal Vic!

Bianca Longpré and her husband François Massicotte are two acclaimed Québécois comedians with huge ...

March 25th, 2021

McGill International TB Centre receives $17.2 M for clinical trials and clinical research on tuberculosis

Following a joint application by the CAB-V (Canada, Australia, Benin & Vietnam) network, an...

April 28th, 2021

Launch of vaccination for pregnant women

Vaccination for pregnant women will begin by appointment only on Wednesday, April 28 at our clinics...

April 27th, 2021

Start of vaccination of people with a physical disability, an intellectual disability or autism spectrum disorder and their caregivers

Vaccination of people with a physical disability, an intellectual disability or autism spectrum...

April 15th, 2021

Vaccination extended to certain people with chronic diseases

Following ministerial directives, the MUHC will gradually extend as of April 16 COVID-19 vaccination...

April 12th, 2021

Pregnant during COVID-19? Here’s a guide on everything you need to know.

Being pregnant and giving birth is an important event in any parent’s life. It is a significant and...

April 11th, 2021

Start of vaccination of essential workers in environments at high risk of an outbreak and phase 2 of vaccination of healthcare workers

Vaccination of essential workers in environments at high risk of an outbreak will begin by...

April 8th, 2021

COVID-19: Vaccination of people with a chronic disease

The MSSS has just announced that as of April 12, 2021, vaccination will be extended to people under...

March 23rd, 2021

COVID-19 Testing Clinic

IMPORTANT: Travelling? The MUHC Testing Clinic does NOT provide COVID-19 tests for those who...

March 17th, 2021

1st dose of COVID-19 vaccine provides 80% protection 14 days after administration

An article published today reports that 32% of the 78 MUHC employees infected with COVID-19 last...

December 23rd, 2020

The Montreal Children’s Hospital participates in an effort to increase capacity by caring for MUHC adult patients

In response to the MSSS's request to increase our capacity to accommodate COVID-19 patients, the...

December 21st, 2020

COVID-19 : Five outbreaks at the MUHC

There are currently 5 outbreaks at the MUHC. Two at the Montreal General Hospital (fewer than 5...

December 15th, 2020

Clarification about staff under quarantine, isolation and use of PPE at the MUHC

The McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) would like to clarify some points raised in an article...

November 26th, 2020

Update: Outbreak of Covid-19 at Lachine Hospital

On Sunday, November 22, an outbreak of COVID-19 was confirmed on a floor of the Lachine Hospital....

November 23rd, 2020

COVID-19 Outbreak at the Lachine Hospital - November 23rd update

On Sunday, November 22, an outbreak of COVID-19 was confirmed on the 5th floor of the Lachine...

November 22nd, 2020

Outbreak of Covid-19 at Lachine Hospital

An outbreak of Covid-19 is occurring at the moment at the Lachine Hospital, and admissions are...

November 5th, 2020

Visits from caregivers reinstated on the 2nd floor of Camille Lefebvre Pavilion

On October 22nd, a significant exposure to COVID-19 forced us to interrupt caregiver visits to...

November 4th, 2020

A safer cafeteria

In order to comply with the instructions and directives of the Ministry of Health and Social...

November 3rd, 2020

COVID-19: outbreak on the 15th floor of the Montreal General Hospital

The 15th floor of the Montreal General Hospital (MGH) is experiencing an outbreak of confirmed...

October 30th, 2020

COVID-19 outbreak at the Montreal General Hospital

The Montreal General Hospital (MGH) Emergency Department is experiencing an outbreak of confirmed...

October 22nd, 2020

COVID-19 exposure: the 2nd floor of Camille Lefebvre Pavilion closed to visits from caregivers

A significant exposure to COVID-19 forces us to interrupt caregiver visits to the 2nd floor of&nbsp...

September 24th, 2020

From silent infection to rapid death: Why are some people more vulnerable to COVID-19?

Scientists discover genetic and immunological causes of 15 percent of life-threatening COVID-19...

September 24th, 2020

15,000 COVID-19 tests produced by McGill University and the RI-MUHC: a step towards Canadian self-sufficiency

Names in the pic (L to R -) from McGill University’s (CRBS) and the Research Institute of the...

September 8th, 2020

News for MUHC patients : Negative COVID-19 results can be transmitted via text message to MUHC patients

Montreal, September 8, 2020 – Six hundred forty-five (645) text messages have been successfully sent...

August 27th, 2020

MUHC Infection Prevention and Control team: The guiding light throughout COVID-19

Everyone has an important role to play in order to keep COVID-19 at bay, but at the McGill...

July 8th, 2020

CHAMPIONS in Medical Imaging

One of the first steps in making an accurate diagnosis is getting a clear...

March 31st, 2021

200 years of excellence at the Montreal General Hospital of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC)

Montreal, March 31, 2021 – This year marks the 200th anniversary of the Montreal General Hospital ...

March 18th, 2021

Rhian M. Touyz to Lead Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre

Cardiovascular clinician-scientist chooses Québec, Canada for next leadership role Montreal,...

January 15th, 2021

Two studies confirm efficiency of saliva tests for COVID-19

Testing is the cornerstone of the fight against COVID-19, and a test that can be self-administered ...

January 12th, 2021

Saliva samples for COVID-19 testing: as good as nasopharyngeal swabs, but cheaper

According to a new study by a group of researchers at the Research Institute of the McGill...

January 11th, 2021

Could an antidepressant slow COVID-19 progression?

RI-MUHC researchers launch a clinical trial of fluvoxamine, a drug that has already proven efficient...

January 1st, 2021

The first baby of the year 2021 at the MUHC is a girl!

MONTREAL, – New Year's good news has arrived: the first baby of the year 2021 born at the...

October 15th, 2020

Gene therapy to restore sight coming to the Montreal Children's Hospital and to Quebec

Dozens of young patients will be among the first in Canada to benefit from this treatment, which...

September 24th, 2020

15,000 COVID-19 tests produced by McGill University and the RI-MUHC: a step towards Canadian self-sufficiency

Names in the pic (L to R -) from McGill University’s (CRBS) and the Research Institute of the...

September 21st, 2020

Spike in peanut and nut anaphylaxis in children at Halloween and Easter

A new study suggests that more education and awareness are needed to help reduce the risk of...

September 16th, 2020

Nip it in the bud: New study will attack SARS-Cov2 where it multiplies

RI-MUHC researchers initiate a clinical trial of ciclesonide to possibly prevent mild cases of COVID...

September 10th, 2020

Systematic testing of groups at increased risk of SARS-CoV-2: an affordable and reasonable approach

In a new cost-analysis study, researchers recommend widespread testing of priority groups, including ...

September 8th, 2020

News for MUHC patients : Negative COVID-19 results can be transmitted via text message to MUHC patients

Montreal, September 8, 2020 – Six hundred forty-five (645) text messages have been successfully sent...

September 8th, 2020

MUHC OPTILAB receives prestigious triple ISO certification — A first in Quebec

Dr. Andre Dascal, medical director of OPTILAB Montréal-CUSM and chief of clinical laboratory...

June 9th, 2020

Why do some non-smokers get COPD while many heavy smokers don’t?

A new study highlights a strong risk factor for COPD related to lung development Montreal, ...

June 3rd, 2020

Hydroxychloroquine not effective in preventing the development of COVID-19 when used as post-exposure prophylaxis

Montreal, — A new study suggests that hydroxychloroquine is not effective in preventing the...

April 16th, 2020

International consortium investigates overactive immune cells as cause of COVID-19 deaths

New publication links neutrophil infiltration in the lungs of patients to COVID-19 symptoms ...

April 8th, 2020

New Leadership Options for Research Institute of the MUHC Being Explored

Research Institute of the MUHC Focused on COVID-19 Priorities Montreal, — The Board of...

April 6th, 2020

RI-MUHC innovative clinical trial assesses hydroxychloroquine for prevention and treatment of COVID-19

Initially restricted to health care workers in Quebec, the clinical study is now open to all ...

April 3rd, 2020

The McGill University Health Centre is now a designated COVID-19 hospitalization centre

Montreal - Dr. Pierre Gfeller, President and Executive Director of the McGill University Health...

March 9th, 2020

A New Leader and Chapter for the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre

MONTREAL — The Board of Directors of the Research Institute of the McGill University Health...

March 2nd, 2020

Ovarian and endometrial cancers: $ 6M closer to a lifesaving screening pap test

Dr. Lucy Gilbert’s DOvEEgene screening test has been awarded the largest GAPP funding from Genome ...

February 26th, 2020

A future game changer in the assessment of concussions in hockey?

Researchers from the McGill University Health Centre develop a safe and reliable in-skates balance ...

February 18th, 2020

The MUHC is proud of its life-saving adult ECMO program

Montreal, - An article published today focused on the costs related to ECMO, or extracorporeal...

February 4th, 2020

Study finds psychiatric disorders and suicide attempts substantially higher in adolescents and emerging adults with diabetes

Becoming an adult is not easy, but dealing with type 1 diabetes adds another layer of complexity, ...

April 9th, 2021

Dawn Singerman is selected to participate in the 2021 IHF Young Executive Leaders Program

The International Hospital Federation and WittKieffer announced this week the names of the 34 young...

February 28th, 2021

Caring for a child with a degenerative rare disease

“Before giving birth to my son, I was not aware of what it meant to live with a seriously ill child. ...

February 6th, 2020

News from Mr. Saad

“I haven’t felt this good in a long time,” says patient after innovative cardiac procedure. {...

November 14th, 2019

Type 1 diabetes: a smooth transition from pediatric to adult care at the MUHC

Only 10 percent of people living with diabetes in Canada have type 1 diabetes. Nineteen-year-old...

September 26th, 2019

Diagnosed and pregnant: battling sickle cell disease

When Marie* moved from Haiti to Quebec, she was eager to start a new chapter in her life. But less...

September 5th, 2019

Cured after decades of disease

When Gérard Genest was a child, he spent more time at the Montreal Children’s Hospital (MCH) than in...

February 4th, 2019

Using CrossFit to stick it to Cancer

Ben remains undeterred in his fight against cancer. That includes getting to the gym whenever his ...

September 28th, 2018

Taking your Health to Heart

On World Heart Day, patients reflect on first class care provided by MUHC staff

September 6th, 2018

From out of breath to back on her feet enjoying life

“I think all along I stayed pretty positive, however I did have my moments. Every time I had an ...

August 31st, 2018

After the Overdose

The Recovery Transition Program proves instrumental in helping those overcoming addictions ...

April 27th, 2018

The Power of Organ Donation

There is no looking back for heart recipient Makar Barsoum: From being housebound to keeping up with ...

February 28th, 2018

Defusing a Ticking Time-Bomb: The Women's Healthy Heart Initiative

A heart attack changed Susan Rodrigues’ life - the Women’s Healthy Heart Initiative helped mend it

January 19th, 2018

A New Outlook on Life

Routine Surgery Yields Extraordinary Results

June 9th, 2017

In the hands of the TLC team

Canadian paddling champion and hockey coach spent his final days at Lachine’s Camille Lefebvre ...

March 30th, 2017

Hope, ethics and a young boy’s life

Nine-year-old Sebastian Call was a happy-go-lucky kid who had been fighting acute myelogenous ...

February 14th, 2017

Love through illness

Here are some of our patient’s stories

February 7th, 2017

Angie's story of survival

February is cancer month

February 2nd, 2017

Waking up to life

Young patient with rare disease is finally diagnosed after eight years of suffering

December 28th, 2016

Making Team Canada

An inspirational young woman whose determination has everyone cheering for Team Raphaëlle

December 20th, 2016

Guidance, optimism, and moderation: living life to the fullest with Crohn's

One MUHC patient opens up about stress, treatment, and eating through Holidays

December 1st, 2016

It's time to tackle brain health

World Aids Day: MUHC researchers strive to understand and improve brain health in people living with ...

October 27th, 2016

Recognizing exceptional care

Former MUHC MGH Hand Clinic patient expresses her gratitude

October 21st, 2016

October is Occupational Therapy Month

Carl Nadon says his days would not be the same without the care and support of his occupational ...

October 7th, 2016

MUHC goes the extra mile to make breastfeeding possible for all moms

October 1 to 7 is World Breastfeeding Week

October 4th, 2016

MUHC care knows no borders

How one respiratory therapist’s impact was felt across the Atlantic

May 4th, 2021

The Mental Health Mission: Overcoming the challenges of providing and receiving services during the pandemic

Since the first day of the pandemic, the MUHC's Mental Health Mission has been one of the few to...

April 22nd, 2021

Less movement, less spread of infection

In collaboration with the emergency department’s leadership team, Natasha Dupuis, an advanced...

April 21st, 2021

Our admin staff make all the difference!

It’s Administrative Staff Week, a time for us to recognize the treasured work that these employees...

April 20th, 2021

National Volunteer week: a time to say thank you!

Volunteers make a real difference in the lives of our patients, families and staff “Did you...

April 6th, 2021

April 6: Annual oncology nursing day

Some members of the oncology nursing team at the MUHC For more than a year, the one hundred...

April 1st, 2021

New website takes a fresh look at MGH History

In partnership with the Art & Heritage Centre of the MUHC, the Montreal General...

March 31st, 2021

The MUHC Foundation and the MCI Foundation unite for the benefit of respiratory health

At a time when the COVID-19 crisis has been drawing attention to respiratory health on a global...

March 30th, 2021

800,000 COVID tests by OPTILAB-Montreal MUHC!

We are excited to share an amazing milestone reached in our laboratories across the OPTILAB-Montreal ...

March 26th, 2021

Bianca Longpré will deliver her baby at the Royal Vic!

Bianca Longpré and her husband François Massicotte are two acclaimed Québécois comedians with huge ...

March 24th, 2021

World Tuberculosis Day: Let’s put an end to it

A patient named Sophie* (a fictitious name to preserve anonymity) was finishing her quarantine...

March 23rd, 2021

How the MUHC’s Social Service department responded to the COVID-19 Pandemic

March 15-March 19 was Social Work Week

March 17th, 2021

March Is Nutrition Month

Nutrition month is often a time when you find tips, tricks, and recipes to support your nutritional...

March 15th, 2021

Endometriosis does not have to mean infertility for women

On Endometriosis Awareness Month, we bring this painful and difficult to diagnose condition into ...

March 10th, 2021

Out of the comfort zone and into the red zone : a retrospective

A year ago, we were watching with incredulity the drama unfolding in Italy while the...

March 4th, 2021

A successful first day of mass vaccination at the MUHC

The MUHC is proud to be part of the vaccination effort, ensuring that our seniors are better...

February 25th, 2021

More vaccinations!

Staff are eagerly sending in their post-vaccination pictures, and we're thrilled to share them...

February 18th, 2021

MUHC nurse committed to the visibility of black scientists

In this month that celebrates black history, we would like to highlight the initiatives of...

February 15th, 2021

I Got Vaccinated!

Staff are in high spirits after receiving their COVID-19 vaccine! Find out what each person has to...

February 9th, 2021

MUHC Pharmacy: the right chemistry for success in the face of COVID-19

When André Bonnici heard that Pfizer was developing a COVID-19 vaccine requiring storage in ...

February 5th, 2021

Appointment of Dr. Anita Brown-Johnson as Chief of Family Medicine, MUHC

I am pleased to announce that the Board of Directors of the McGill University Health Centre ...

February 4th, 2021

Using Mass Screening To Combat Outbreaks

Mass screening is an important weapon in preventing COVID-19 outbreaks on hospital units. As many as ...

February 3rd, 2021

Commending staff at Cedars Cancer Centre

Today, we commend the compassion and dedication of each person working at the Cedars Cancer Centre....

February 3rd, 2021

Nurse Practitioners as back-up to COVID units: a unique story

To face the rough weeks of the second wave of the COVID-19 tsunami, the crew of adult nurse ...

January 26th, 2021

Rising to the occasion

Daphné Savoie, a nurse at the Montreal Children's Hospital, says offering her support to the ...

March 11th, 2021

New study in Quebec long-term care facilities to investigate the science behind why so many residents had severe cases of COVID-19

MONTREAL, March 11, 2021 – Across Canada, but particularly in Quebec, long-term care facilities have ...

February 28th, 2021

Caring for a child with a degenerative rare disease

“Before giving birth to my son, I was not aware of what it meant to live with a seriously ill child. ...

February 24th, 2021

Understanding the health impact of inactivity for the benefit of older adults and astronauts

A study using bed-rest as an analog to microgravity will provide data for eight Canadian research ...

February 23rd, 2021

COVID-19 in prisons: understanding the spread of the disease

Since the start of the pandemic, COVID-19 rates in Canadian correctional facilities have been ...

February 4th, 2021

Dr. Lucy Gilbert named Woman of Influence™ for 2021

In recognition of her extraordinary accomplishments in research and development that led to the...

February 2nd, 2021

RI-MUHC researchers support Canada’s efforts to address the COVID-19 pandemic

Drs. Emily McDonald and Todd Lee are part of the Canadian Network of COVID-19 Clinical Trials ...

January 28th, 2021

LSD may offer viable treatment for certain mental disorders

McGill study a step in understanding the mechanism of psychedelics’ impact on brain and potential ...

January 15th, 2021

Two studies confirm efficiency of saliva tests for COVID-19

Testing is the cornerstone of the fight against COVID-19, and a test that can be self-administered ...

January 12th, 2021

Saliva samples for COVID-19 testing: as good as nasopharyngeal swabs, but cheaper

According to a new study by a group of researchers at the Research Institute of the McGill...

January 11th, 2021

Could an antidepressant slow COVID-19 progression?

RI-MUHC researchers launch a clinical trial of fluvoxamine, a drug that has already proven efficient...

December 17th, 2020

Could a different testing strategy reduce healthcare workers’ isolation after unprotected exposure to a confirmed case of COVID-19?

RI-MUHC study suggests appropriate testing could bring down isolation from 14 to 7 days

December 15th, 2020

The RI-MUHC leads new clinical trial of COVID-19 treatment for hospitalized patients

Phase 2 study tests LAU-7b, a Canadian drug with dual antiviral and inflammation-controlling...

December 1st, 2020

RI-MUHC researcher Nitika Pant Pai advocates improved access to HIV self-testing for Canadians

Canada approves HIV self-testing kit ahead of World AIDS Day 2020 Source: CMAJ...

November 6th, 2020

Paving the way for COVID-19 research: RI-MUHC and McGill Containment level 3 Labs receive $1M in funding to accelerate research with live SARS Cov-2

Montreal, November 6, 2020 - The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI...

October 29th, 2020

Stem cells are the marrow of the TB pandemic, which still kills one person every 22 seconds

A new study finds that not only can stem cells be targeted for protective vaccination but they can...

October 19th, 2020

Research project to integrate peer support and counselling into the Opal Patient Portal wins award at Oncopole's Priorité patient Competition

The project OncoBuddy et OncoConseil, led by Dr. John Kildea, Medical Physicist and Assistant...

October 15th, 2020

Gene therapy to restore sight coming to the Montreal Children's Hospital and to Quebec

Dozens of young patients will be among the first in Canada to benefit from this treatment, which...

October 1st, 2020

Sleep apnea treatment reduces heart problems in patients with prediabetes, a new study finds

People with prediabetes and obstructive sleep apnea could reduce their daytime resting heart rate...

September 24th, 2020

From silent infection to rapid death: Why are some people more vulnerable to COVID-19?

Scientists discover genetic and immunological causes of 15 percent of life-threatening COVID-19...

September 24th, 2020

15,000 COVID-19 tests produced by McGill University and the RI-MUHC: a step towards Canadian self-sufficiency

Names in the pic (L to R -) from McGill University’s (CRBS) and the Research Institute of the...

September 22nd, 2020

Protecting lung cancer patients from Covid-19 – and learning from the experience

Dr. Suzanne Kazandjian, Dr. Arielle Elkrief and Dr. Nathaniel Bouganim Since the...

September 16th, 2020

Nip it in the bud: New study will attack SARS-Cov2 where it multiplies

RI-MUHC researchers initiate a clinical trial of ciclesonide to possibly prevent mild cases of COVID...

September 10th, 2020

Systematic testing of groups at increased risk of SARS-CoV-2: an affordable and reasonable approach

In a new cost-analysis study, researchers recommend widespread testing of priority groups, including ...

September 2nd, 2020

Old drug, new therapy: RI-MUHC-sponsored phase III clinical trial ready to test repurposed dapsone to tone down lung inflammation caused by COVID-19

Reformulated and patented version of well-known generic drug could prove to be a quick,...

May 5th, 2021

Congratulations to MUHC resident Dr. Sheila Wang!

On May 4, 2020, Dr. Sheila Wang received the Governor General’s Innovation Award for...

April 16th, 2021

Dr. Sheppard wins Prize for Public Engagement through Media

Dr. Donald Sheppard's valued contributions in news media were recently recognized by McGill...

April 14th, 2021

It’s National Medical Technologist Week!

To celebrate and honour the amazing work of the medical technologists, support staff and managers of...

April 9th, 2021

Dawn Singerman is selected to participate in the 2021 IHF Young Executive Leaders Program

The International Hospital Federation and WittKieffer announced this week the names of the 34 young...

March 25th, 2021

McGill International TB Centre receives $17.2 M for clinical trials and clinical research on tuberculosis

Following a joint application by the CAB-V (Canada, Australia, Benin & Vietnam) network, an...

March 16th, 2021

Dr. Samara Zavalkoff - Marthe-Pelland Award

Our heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Samara Zavalkoff who was presented with the Marthe-Pelland...

March 5th, 2021

$9.6M federal infrastructure investment renews Canada’s largest study of aging

Congratulations to Dr. Christina Wolfson, a Senior Scientist at the Research Institute of the McGill ...

February 12th, 2021

Dr. Sarkis Meterissian among the 2020 winners of the Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation's "One Million to Help" contest

In January 2021, Dr. Sarkis Meterissian, director of the Breast Cancer Clinic at the MUHC and his ...

February 4th, 2021

Dr. Lucy Gilbert named Woman of Influence™ for 2021

In recognition of her extraordinary accomplishments in research and development that led to the...

February 1st, 2021

Pnina Brodt receives Lifetime Achievement Award from the University of Ottawa

Alumni Award of Distinction winner conducts research on the biology of cancer metastasis at the...

January 21st, 2021

Brain tumour researchers honoured by Québec Science magazine

Visit quebecscience.qc.ca and vote now for YOUR top scientific discovery of 2021! ...

December 1st, 2020

Dr. Alice Benjamin named an Officer of the Order of Canada on the eve of her retirement

Dr. Alice Benjamin has been a pillar of the Dept of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the Royal Victoria...

November 27th, 2020

Order of Canada is bestowed on Dr. Guy Rouleau

Doctor Rouleau has dedicated his life to improve diagnosis and treatment of neurological diseases...

November 18th, 2020

Franco Carnevale is awarded the Badge of merit of the Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers du Québec

On November 9, the Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers du Québec (OIIQ) awarded the 2020 Badge...

November 9th, 2020

Dr. Natalie Dayan receives New Investigator Award from the Canadian Society of Internal Medicine

Honouring research that takes women’s heart health to heart! Source: RI-MUHC. The Canadian...

September 19th, 2020

MUHC palliative care pioneer, Dr. Balfour Mount, gets his own commemorative stamp from Canada Post

This latest set of stamps salutes groundbreaking contributions to medicine and research Having...

August 7th, 2020

Canada Research Chairs Program announces new and renewed chairs

Congratulations to five RI-MUHC researchers! Source: McGill Newsroom. Five researchers from the...

July 30th, 2020

Dr. Armen Aprikian appointed Clinical Lead, Rossy Cancer Network

A leading urologic oncologist and researcher takes the helm Source: Med E-News. A leading...

July 21st, 2020

Two selected for 2020 Osler Teaching Award

Selected each year by the graduating medical class at McGill University, the Osler Award for...

July 13th, 2020

Recipient of the 2020-2021 Dr. Margaret Becklake Fellowship: Mikashmi Kohli

A postdoctoral fellow from the RI-MUHC is recognized for international work on TB diagnostics ...

June 16th, 2020

Innovation Moves Online for the 2020 McGill Clinical Innovation Competition

RI-MUHC research team, Emily McDonald and Todd C. Lee, ties for Marika Zelenka Roy Innovation...

April 17th, 2020

Woman of Merit Award: Dr. Anita Brown-Johnson recognized by the Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services

Dr. Anita Brown-Johnson has made extraordinary contributions as a medical professional and...

March 31st, 2020

Gairdner Foundation recognizes Dr. Guy Rouleau with prestigious award

The Neuro’s director has been a driving force in neurological disease research and Open Science...

March 6th, 2020

Prix Florence de l’OIIQ: a well-deserved nomination for a young MUHC nurse

From l. to r.: Luisa Ciofani, Marianne Sofronas, Laurence Cobo, Siva Moonsamy, Chantal...

A captain to lead the MUHC during emergency situations

The Mental Health Mission: Overcoming the challenges of providing and receiving services during the pandemic

Remote programming of implantable defibrillator at the MUHC - A first in Canada

Launch of vaccination for pregnant women

Start of vaccination of people with a physical disability, an intellectual disability or autism spectrum disorder and their caregivers

More people eligible for vaccination appointments

Less movement, less spread of infection

Our admin staff make all the difference!

Dr. Sheppard wins Prize for Public Engagement through Media

NOTICE TO CLASS MEMBERS – AUTHORIZED CLASS ACTION – Conseil pour la protection des malades et Daniel Pilote c. CISSS de la Montérégie-Centre et al. - N° 500-06-000933-180

Run for mental health from one hospital to another

Vaccination extended to certain people with chronic diseases

It’s National Medical Technologist Week!

Start of vaccination of essential workers in environments at high risk of an outbreak and phase 2 of vaccination of healthcare workers

Dawn Singerman is selected to participate in the 2021 IHF Young Executive Leaders Program

COVID-19: Vaccination of people with a chronic disease

April 6: Annual oncology nursing day

New website takes a fresh look at MGH History

Friday, April 2 and Monday, April 5 are holidays at the McGill University Health Centre

The MUHC Foundation and the MCI Foundation unite for the benefit of respiratory health

200 years of excellence at the Montreal General Hospital of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC)

800,000 COVID tests by OPTILAB-Montreal MUHC!

Bianca Longpré will deliver her baby at the Royal Vic!

McGill International TB Centre receives $17.2 M for clinical trials and clinical research on tuberculosis

Launch of vaccination for pregnant women

Start of vaccination of people with a physical disability, an intellectual disability or autism spectrum disorder and their caregivers

Vaccination extended to certain people with chronic diseases

Pregnant during COVID-19? Here’s a guide on everything you need to know.

Start of vaccination of essential workers in environments at high risk of an outbreak and phase 2 of vaccination of healthcare workers

COVID-19: Vaccination of people with a chronic disease

COVID-19 Testing Clinic

1st dose of COVID-19 vaccine provides 80% protection 14 days after administration

The Montreal Children’s Hospital participates in an effort to increase capacity by caring for MUHC adult patients

COVID-19 : Five outbreaks at the MUHC

Clarification about staff under quarantine, isolation and use of PPE at the MUHC

Update: Outbreak of Covid-19 at Lachine Hospital

COVID-19 Outbreak at the Lachine Hospital - November 23rd update

Outbreak of Covid-19 at Lachine Hospital

Visits from caregivers reinstated on the 2nd floor of Camille Lefebvre Pavilion

A safer cafeteria

COVID-19: outbreak on the 15th floor of the Montreal General Hospital

COVID-19 outbreak at the Montreal General Hospital

COVID-19 exposure: the 2nd floor of Camille Lefebvre Pavilion closed to visits from caregivers

From silent infection to rapid death: Why are some people more vulnerable to COVID-19?

15,000 COVID-19 tests produced by McGill University and the RI-MUHC: a step towards Canadian self-sufficiency

News for MUHC patients : Negative COVID-19 results can be transmitted via text message to MUHC patients

MUHC Infection Prevention and Control team: The guiding light throughout COVID-19

CHAMPIONS in Medical Imaging

200 years of excellence at the Montreal General Hospital of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC)

Rhian M. Touyz to Lead Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre

Two studies confirm efficiency of saliva tests for COVID-19

Saliva samples for COVID-19 testing: as good as nasopharyngeal swabs, but cheaper

Could an antidepressant slow COVID-19 progression?

The first baby of the year 2021 at the MUHC is a girl!

Gene therapy to restore sight coming to the Montreal Children's Hospital and to Quebec

15,000 COVID-19 tests produced by McGill University and the RI-MUHC: a step towards Canadian self-sufficiency

Spike in peanut and nut anaphylaxis in children at Halloween and Easter

Nip it in the bud: New study will attack SARS-Cov2 where it multiplies

Systematic testing of groups at increased risk of SARS-CoV-2: an affordable and reasonable approach

News for MUHC patients : Negative COVID-19 results can be transmitted via text message to MUHC patients

MUHC OPTILAB receives prestigious triple ISO certification — A first in Quebec

Why do some non-smokers get COPD while many heavy smokers don’t?

Hydroxychloroquine not effective in preventing the development of COVID-19 when used as post-exposure prophylaxis

International consortium investigates overactive immune cells as cause of COVID-19 deaths

New Leadership Options for Research Institute of the MUHC Being Explored

RI-MUHC innovative clinical trial assesses hydroxychloroquine for prevention and treatment of COVID-19

The McGill University Health Centre is now a designated COVID-19 hospitalization centre

A New Leader and Chapter for the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre

Ovarian and endometrial cancers: $ 6M closer to a lifesaving screening pap test

A future game changer in the assessment of concussions in hockey?

The MUHC is proud of its life-saving adult ECMO program

Study finds psychiatric disorders and suicide attempts substantially higher in adolescents and emerging adults with diabetes

Dawn Singerman is selected to participate in the 2021 IHF Young Executive Leaders Program

​​​​​​​Caring for a child with a degenerative rare disease

News from Mr. Saad

Type 1 diabetes: a smooth transition from pediatric to adult care at the MUHC

Diagnosed and pregnant: battling sickle cell disease

Cured after decades of disease

Using CrossFit to stick it to Cancer

Taking your Health to Heart

Caring for a child with a degenerative rare disease

Caring for a child with a degenerative rare disease