In the midst of this historic transformation, the media are keeping up to speed with the latest developments at the MUHC. In order to keep you informed, read our MUHC in the news bulletin - a weekly review of news highlights about the MUHC.
Patients transferred to the Glen site on Sunday
On April 26, the current Royal Victoria Hospital will close its doors as the patients are transferred to the new Glen site at a rate of a one every three minutes. Richard Fahey, Director of Public Affairs and Strategic Planning, in an interview on Salut Bonjour! earlier this week, explained the logistics of the entire transfer, from the transport pathways to the instructions given to the public.
From practice to reality
Moving a hospital is not an easy task. That is why the MUHC has been planning it for almost two years. In order to prepare for the move on April 26, medical teams are conducting simulations to test the many procedures and the roles of each stakeholder. La Presse attended to one of these simulations.
(Photo credits : Luc Lavigne)
#AskMUHC: Last details before the big move
Patricia Rose, Senior Advisor, Redevelopment for Adult Sites and co-chair of the Adult Patient Transfer Coordination Committee, was invited on the Global Morning show for the #AskMUHC segment. She explained the final details related to the patients transfer happening on Sunday, April 26. Next Week, Normand Rinfret, Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the MUHC, will be there to explain the MUHC 2015 transformation.
Some good memories from the Royal Victoria Hospital
The relocation of Royal Victoria Hospital greatly affects the healthcare workers and volunteers of the MUHC. In an interview with Journal Métro, Élizabeth Langenbach, a 91 years old volunteer, explained how the hospital is an important part of her life. She began her career as a biochemist at the Vic and gave her time as a volunteer for more than 40 years.
Say goodbye to 122 years of history
On the eve of the relocation of the Royal Victoria Hospital, a lot of memories are coming back. In a report from Global News, retired physician, Dr. Jonathan Meakins, whose father and grandfather where also physicians at the Vic, says he will keep a proud memory. It’s a new start, a step toward innovation for this great institution whose legacy is still alive, he said.
Montreal before Dawn: In the ER of the Montreal General Hospital
The Montreal Gazette followed Joanna Priestley, a nurse in the emergency department at the Montreal General Hospital, for their Montreal before Dawn series, this week. We get a glimpse of the challenges the staff faces in this high stress and fast paced environment where patient care meets passion and total dedication.
Genetic testing for all women with ovarian cancer
A new study, led by Dr. Patricia Tonin, associate leader of the Cancer Research Program at the Research Institute of the MUHC, featured in a CBC report and a Radio-Canada International report this week. The study advocates for genetic testing for all women with ovarian cancer based on a high frequency of carriers regardless of family history, which is currently not the standard of care and official policy in Quebec.
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