The media are keeping up to speed with the latest developments at the MUHC in terms of healthcare delivery, patient's experience, discoveries and teaching. In order to keep you informed, read our MUHC in the news bulletin - a weekly review of news highlights about the MUHC..
MUHC Glen site first Quebec hospital to obtain LEED Gold status for excellence in sustainable development
As a result of the many building features that conform to sustainable development principles and environmental standards, the MUHC Glen site is the first hospital in Quebec to achieve LEED Gold certification (for new construction). Watch the full report on Global News.
Studies show that heartburn medication is being over-used
Dr. Emily McDonald, an internal medicine specialist at the MUHC, was interviewed by CBC about the over use of heartburn medication, also known as proton pump inhibitors. About 40% of patients don't have an evidence-based reason to be taking the drugs on a long-term basis exposing them to a growing list of side-effects. Watch the full report on CBC News.
A patient raises $55,000 for research into a rare disease
Danielle Lepage has sensory neuropathy, a rare genetic disease that can cause tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the feet and hands. With a lot of determination and the help of her community, Lepage raised $55,000 for the Neuro’s Dr. Bernard Brais and his research team to put towards finding a treatment for the disease. Read the full story in L’Action.
Pancreatic Cancer: tracking the silent killer
Through his research, MUHC surgeon Dr George Zogopoulos, found that in 2020 pancreatic cancer will be the second greatest cause of cancer-related death in Canada, the US and likely the entire western world. La Voix de l’Est caught up with Dr. Zogopoulos at the Ski for a Cure fundraiser benefiting the Rob Lutterman fund to talk to him about this silent killer. Read the full interview in la Voix de l’Est.
Akiva students spin tall tales for the Montreal Children’s Hospital
Akiva Grade 4 classes recently completed a learning unit entitled “Imagine a Day” where they worked on their creative writing skills through exploring the art of tall tale storytelling. All the stories were consolidated into a “Tall Tales” book that will be donated to the Montreal Children’s Hospital Library for patients to read during their stay at the hospital. Read more in The Suburban.
Patient with a rare tumour expresses gratitude for her surgeon
In 2013 Andrea Lavoie underwent surgery at the Neuro to extract an extremely rare type of cancer located near her spine, leaving her a paraplegic. Despite the difficulties she now faces, she expresses gratitude for Dr. Jeffery Hall, the neurosurgeon who cared for her. Read the full story in the Montreal Gazette.
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