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September 23rd, 2021

$750,000 for McGill University Health Centre Nurses and Respiratory Therapists

The MUHC commits to full reimbursement of college or university studies Nurses who work in the...

September 23rd, 2021

Four MUHC experts inducted into the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences

On September 13, Dr. Jean Bourbeau, Dr. Togas Tulandi, Dr. Alain Dagher and Dr. Lesley Fellows of...

September 21st, 2021

Chief Operating and Development Officer - The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre

The McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) is one of the world’s foremost academic health centres...

September 11th, 2021

The McGill University Health Centre wishes to mark this anniversary of September 11

The tragedy of the 2001 terrorist attacks has left its mark on our minds, but history also calls us...

September 9th, 2021

New study will assess impact of COVID-19 vaccination on Canadians with immune-mediated inflammatory disease

MONTREAL, – More than 7 million Canadians suffer from immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMID) ...

September 3rd, 2021

In memoriam - John H. Burgess

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Dr. John H. Burgess, former Chief of...

September 3rd, 2021

Monday, September 6 is a holiday at the McGill University Health Centre

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

September 2nd, 2021

Additional dose of COVID-19 vaccine for targeted groups

The Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux has provided guidelines for the administration of...

September 2nd, 2021

The Mental Health Mission meets the challenges of COVID-19

While Quebec was put on pause in March 2020, the healthcare community experienced successive waves ...

September 2nd, 2021

App-based HIV self-testing program leads to rapid detection of new infections and efficient connection to care

A unique new study shows that self-testing with the HIVSmart! program can successfully link users to ...

August 27th, 2021

Street closures - Tour de Nuit Friday, August 27 and Tour de l’Île Sunday, August 29

Please note that during the Festival Go Vélo, many street closures around MUHC facilities are...

August 26th, 2021

The Lachine Hospital meets the challenges of COVID-19

While Quebec was put on pause in March 2020, the healthcare community experienced the successive ...

August 24th, 2021

MUHC RESPONDS TO EMERGENCY SITUATION

An emergency situation was launched during the early hours of the morning today at the Glen site of...

August 19th, 2021

The Emergency Mission meets the challenges of COVID-19

At the MUHC, a great mobilization of healthcare workers took place to overcome the many challenges ...

August 18th, 2021

Study finds cancer screening tool may help predict risk of developing a new cancer among childhood cancer survivors

Research led by SickKids and the Montreal Children’s Hospital of the McGill University Health Centre ...

August 12th, 2021

Major investment renews national research platform on aging

Grants totaling $61.5 million were announced today by the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister of...

August 12th, 2021

The Medical Mission and Critical Care meet the challenges of COVID-19

While Quebec was put on pause in March 2020, the healthcare community experienced the successive ...

August 5th, 2021

The Neuroscience Mission meets the challenges of COVID-19

While Quebec was put on pause in March 2020, the healthcare community experienced the successive ...

July 30th, 2021

Dr. Gerald Fried is the 2021 recipient of the Duncan Graham Award

Dr. Gerald Fried, who established minimally invasive surgery as a clinical and academic program at...

July 29th, 2021

The Montreal Children’s Hospital meets the challenges of COVID-19

While Quebec was put on pause in March 2020, the healthcare community experienced the successive ...

July 28th, 2021

Monday, August 2nd is a holiday at the McGill University Health Centre

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

July 26th, 2021

Appointment of Dr. Jamil Asselah as President of the Executive Scientific Committee of the McPeak–Sirois Group

Montreal (Quebec), July 26, 2021 – The McPeak–Sirois Group (the "Group") is proud to announce the...

July 22nd, 2021

The Cancer Care Mission meets the challenges of COVID-19

While Quebec was put on pause in March 2020, the healthcare community experienced the successive ...

July 21st, 2021

New Quebec study evaluates long-term complications of COVID-19

RI-MUHC researcher awarded a grant from Pfizer to conduct the IMPACT QUEBEC COVID-19 Long Haul Study...

August 12th, 2021

The Medical Mission and Critical Care meet the challenges of COVID-19

While Quebec was put on pause in March 2020, the healthcare community experienced the successive ...

August 5th, 2021

The Neuroscience Mission meets the challenges of COVID-19

While Quebec was put on pause in March 2020, the healthcare community experienced the successive ...

July 29th, 2021

The Montreal Children’s Hospital meets the challenges of COVID-19

While Quebec was put on pause in March 2020, the healthcare community experienced the successive ...

July 22nd, 2021

The Cancer Care Mission meets the challenges of COVID-19

While Quebec was put on pause in March 2020, the healthcare community experienced the successive ...

July 15th, 2021

The Challenges of COVID-19: Lessons for the Future

While Quebec was put on pause in March 2020, the healthcare community experienced the successive...

June 14th, 2021

Reminder to all patients and visitors: Wearing a mask is mandatory at the MUHC

Despite the change to a green zone, wearing a mask is still mandatory on all MUHC sites...

June 10th, 2021

Correcting errors in your COVID-19 vaccination record

People who were vaccinated at the MUHC’s vaccination clinics at the Montreal General Hospital or...

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 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...

September 9th, 2021

New study will assess impact of COVID-19 vaccination on Canadians with immune-mediated inflammatory disease

MONTREAL, – More than 7 million Canadians suffer from immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMID) ...

September 2nd, 2021

App-based HIV self-testing program leads to rapid detection of new infections and efficient connection to care

A unique new study shows that self-testing with the HIVSmart! program can successfully link users to ...

August 24th, 2021

MUHC RESPONDS TO EMERGENCY SITUATION

An emergency situation was launched during the early hours of the morning today at the Glen site of...

August 18th, 2021

Study finds cancer screening tool may help predict risk of developing a new cancer among childhood cancer survivors

Research led by SickKids and the Montreal Children’s Hospital of the McGill University Health Centre ...

July 26th, 2021

Appointment of Dr. Jamil Asselah as President of the Executive Scientific Committee of the McPeak–Sirois Group

Montreal (Quebec), July 26, 2021 – The McPeak–Sirois Group (the "Group") is proud to announce the...

July 21st, 2021

New Quebec study evaluates long-term complications of COVID-19

RI-MUHC researcher awarded a grant from Pfizer to conduct the IMPACT QUEBEC COVID-19 Long Haul Study...

July 15th, 2021

Study reveals startling numbers of serious bacterial infections in feverish infants during the pandemic

RI-MUHC researchers advocate for extra caution and vigilance during health restrictions Montreal,...

June 11th, 2021

Recurrent miscarriage: what if the cause is genetic?

A new study suggests that next generation gene sequencing may provide answers for some women dealing...

June 2nd, 2021

New study paves the way to novel treatment for Triple Negative Breast Cancer

A team of researchers at the RI-MUHC found two cellular pathways involved in TNBC tumour development...

May 21st, 2021

Alarming number of preteens and teens are suffering from mental health issues

The Montreal Children’s Hospital outlines warning signs of distress; provides parents with advice...

May 21st, 2021

When will I fully recover from surgery? New study highlights patients’ perspectives on postoperative recovery

The meaning of recovery goes beyond traditional clinical parameters Montreal, ─ “How long...

May 18th, 2021

Dr. Bethany Foster appointed Chair, Department of Pediatrics, McGill University and Pediatrician-in-Chief, McGill University Health Centre

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Bethany Foster to the positions of Chair of the...

May 12th, 2021

Dialysis patients do not develop adequate antibodies with one dose of SARS-CoV-2 vaccine

New research in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) shows that most hemodialysis...

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 ...

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

September 3rd, 2021

In memoriam - John H. Burgess

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Dr. John H. Burgess, former Chief of...

September 2nd, 2021

The Mental Health Mission meets the challenges of COVID-19

While Quebec was put on pause in March 2020, the healthcare community experienced successive waves ...

July 5th, 2021

Find Health Information You Can Trust

High quality health information can have a big impact on your ability to stay healthy. Being...

June 16th, 2021

Lung Cancer: Screening before it's too late

Recognized for its expertise in the field of lung cancer, the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC)...

June 15th, 2021

Vaccinating patients is a success

Gabriella Grosse, who’s worked as a bedside nurse for the past nine years, including in the ICU. ...

June 3rd, 2021

Cycling to work, surprising benefits!

On this World Bicycle Day 2021, we asked Chi-Quan Bach, nurse at the MUHC and an enthusiastic...

May 31st, 2021

Tele-rehab for respiratory patients is here to stay

Since May is physiotherapy month, we reached out to two physiotherapists to learn about how the...

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...

September 9th, 2021

New study will assess impact of COVID-19 vaccination on Canadians with immune-mediated inflammatory disease

MONTREAL, – More than 7 million Canadians suffer from immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMID) ...

September 2nd, 2021

App-based HIV self-testing program leads to rapid detection of new infections and efficient connection to care

A unique new study shows that self-testing with the HIVSmart! program can successfully link users to ...

August 18th, 2021

Study finds cancer screening tool may help predict risk of developing a new cancer among childhood cancer survivors

Research led by SickKids and the Montreal Children’s Hospital of the McGill University Health Centre ...

July 21st, 2021

New Quebec study evaluates long-term complications of COVID-19

RI-MUHC researcher awarded a grant from Pfizer to conduct the IMPACT QUEBEC COVID-19 Long Haul Study...

July 15th, 2021

Study reveals startling numbers of serious bacterial infections in feverish infants during the pandemic

RI-MUHC researchers advocate for extra caution and vigilance during health restrictions Montreal,...

June 16th, 2021

Does the COVID-19 Vaccine work for people living with HIV?

RI-MUHC scientist Dr. Cecilia Costiniuk is a co-principal investigator in a new national study that...

June 11th, 2021

Recurrent miscarriage: what if the cause is genetic?

A new study suggests that next generation gene sequencing may provide answers for some women dealing...

June 2nd, 2021

New study paves the way to novel treatment for Triple Negative Breast Cancer

A team of researchers at the RI-MUHC found two cellular pathways involved in TNBC tumour development...

May 21st, 2021

When will I fully recover from surgery? New study highlights patients’ perspectives on postoperative recovery

The meaning of recovery goes beyond traditional clinical parameters Montreal, ─ “How long...

May 12th, 2021

Dialysis patients do not develop adequate antibodies with one dose of SARS-CoV-2 vaccine

New research in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) shows that most hemodialysis...

May 12th, 2021

Evaluation of meningitis risk in infants drives new RI-MUHC study

Results published in JAMA NetworkOpen may change practice for young infants with fever SOURCE: RI...

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...

July 30th, 2021

Dr. Gerald Fried is the 2021 recipient of the Duncan Graham Award

Dr. Gerald Fried, who established minimally invasive surgery as a clinical and academic program at...

June 30th, 2021

Dr. Alice Benjamin’s contribution to women’s health rewarded (again!)

Dr. Alice Benjamin needs no introduction. Pillar of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at...

May 21st, 2021

Laurence Cobo honoured at Florence Awards ceremony

Laurence Cobo has brought great pride to the MUHC as a OIIQ Florence Awards finalist...

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...

$750,000 for McGill University Health Centre Nurses and Respiratory Therapists

Four MUHC experts inducted into the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences

Chief Operating and Development Officer - The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre

The McGill University Health Centre wishes to mark this anniversary of September 11

New study will assess impact of COVID-19 vaccination on Canadians with immune-mediated inflammatory disease

In memoriam - John H. Burgess

Monday, September 6 is a holiday at the McGill University Health Centre

Additional dose of COVID-19 vaccine for targeted groups

The Mental Health Mission meets the challenges of COVID-19

App-based HIV self-testing program leads to rapid detection of new infections and efficient connection to care

Street closures - Tour de Nuit Friday, August 27 and Tour de l’Île Sunday, August 29

The Lachine Hospital meets the challenges of COVID-19

MUHC RESPONDS TO EMERGENCY SITUATION

The Emergency Mission meets the challenges of COVID-19

Study finds cancer screening tool may help predict risk of developing a new cancer among childhood cancer survivors

Major investment renews national research platform on aging

The Medical Mission and Critical Care meet the challenges of COVID-19

The Neuroscience Mission meets the challenges of COVID-19

Dr. Gerald Fried is the 2021 recipient of the Duncan Graham Award

The Montreal Children’s Hospital meets the challenges of COVID-19

Monday, August 2nd is a holiday at the McGill University Health Centre

Appointment of Dr. Jamil Asselah as President of the Executive Scientific Committee of the McPeak–Sirois Group

The Cancer Care Mission meets the challenges of COVID-19

New Quebec study evaluates long-term complications of COVID-19

The Medical Mission and Critical Care meet the challenges of COVID-19

The Neuroscience Mission meets the challenges of COVID-19

The Montreal Children’s Hospital meets the challenges of COVID-19

The Cancer Care Mission meets the challenges of COVID-19

The Challenges of COVID-19: Lessons for the Future

Reminder to all patients and visitors: Wearing a mask is mandatory at the MUHC

Correcting errors in your COVID-19 vaccination record

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

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

New study will assess impact of COVID-19 vaccination on Canadians with immune-mediated inflammatory disease

App-based HIV self-testing program leads to rapid detection of new infections and efficient connection to care

MUHC RESPONDS TO EMERGENCY SITUATION

Study finds cancer screening tool may help predict risk of developing a new cancer among childhood cancer survivors

Appointment of Dr. Jamil Asselah as President of the Executive Scientific Committee of the McPeak–Sirois Group

New Quebec study evaluates long-term complications of COVID-19

Study reveals startling numbers of serious bacterial infections in feverish infants during the pandemic

Recurrent miscarriage: what if the cause is genetic?

New study paves the way to novel treatment for Triple Negative Breast Cancer

Alarming number of preteens and teens are suffering from mental health issues

When will I fully recover from surgery? New study highlights patients’ perspectives on postoperative recovery

Dr. Bethany Foster appointed Chair, Department of Pediatrics, McGill University and Pediatrician-in-Chief, McGill University Health Centre

Dialysis patients do not develop adequate antibodies with one dose of SARS-CoV-2 vaccine

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

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