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Make the most out of the summer by playing it safe
July 17th, 2015 Biking, swimming, rollerblading, boating and other activities let us indulge in the carefree spirit of the season. However, in many cases, a bit of care can go a long way in preventing traumatic injuries. Debbie Friedman, director of The …
Newsflash—Trauma is preventable!
May 28th, 2012 Three years ago, the staff of the Montreal General Hospital (MGH) Trauma Program of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) decided they could no longer keep quiet. With 10,000 trauma victims a year, MGH healthcare professionals were …
MUHC Director of Nursing Patty O'Connor honoured by Première en affaires magazine
May 28th, 2012 In April 2012, Patricia O’Connor was chosen as one of the key female figures in healthcare in Quebec by the magazine Premières en affaires . Below is an adaptation of the article that appeared in the publication. Congratulations Patty! …
The art of healing—Encouraging people to think beyond illness
July 10th, 2012 The New McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) is striving to be a healthcare complex where both body and soul will be healed. To that end, plants, healing gardens, natural light and art have been made an integral part of the design. …
Lawyers at Blakes in Montreal unite to contribute to the Fondation du CHUM and the McGill University Health Centre Foundation's Joint Corporate Campaign!
June 6th, 2012 John A. Rae, Chairman of the MUHC’s Best Care for Life Campaign (CUSM); Alain Massicotte, Partner; Sophie Tremblay, Associate; Patrick Shea, Partner; Robert Torralbo, Montreal Office Managing Partner (Blakes); Irène Marcheterre, Chief of …
Gaz Métro Donates $1 million to the MUHC / CHUM Joint Corporate Campaign
June 6th, 2012 John A. Rae, Chairman of the MUHC’s Best Care for Life Campaign; Marie-Josée Gariépy, President of the Montreal Children’s Hospital Foundation; Normand Rinfret, Interim Director General and CEO of the MUHC; Jean Houde, Chairman of the Board …
Members of Norton Rose Canada collectively donate $500,000!
February 13th, 2012 Montreal , February 10, 2012 – The Fondation du Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM) and the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) Foundation today announced a $500,000 contribution from the law firm of Norton Rose …
Detecting ovarian cancer early: a patient speaks about her experience
March 9th, 2012 The DOvE project was initiated in May 2008 with the aim of assessing symptomatic women for ovarian cancer at the earliest possible stage, when the chances of recovery are highest. During the pilot phase of the study, 1,455 women aged 50 …
Preventing osteoporosis
October 25th, 2011 Get your calcium : Calcium is a crucial building block of our body, used by all of our cells, including those in our heart, nerves and muscles. Ensure an adequate supply by consuming dairy products, dark green leafy vegetables, calcium …
YARD clinic helps young patients transition from pediatric to adult rheumatology care
October 25th, 2011 “When you are between 18 and 25, there’s a lot going on in your life – school, first apartment, love, friends, etc. – so following strict medical treatments might not always be your first priority,” says Dr. Elizabeth Hazel, MUHC …