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Shorter wait times and better care at the MUHC Alan Edwards Pain Management Unit
September 23rd, 2019 News Articles Novel triage process makes sure patients can access sub-specialists faster. Worldwide, chronic pain affects approximately one quarter of the population—with staggering costs to the individual patient and society. These …
Installation of a cutting-edge cardiac MRI machine at the Glen site
September 23rd, 2019 Releases The McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) received the 3T GE SIGNA™ Premier, a flagship GE Medical Systems Cardiac Magnetic Resonance (MR) machine, on Saturday, September 21, 2019. The machine, which performs cutting-edge …
Drone delivers simulated blood products to rooftop of the Montreal General Hospital
September 25th, 2019 Releases On Tuesday, September 24, 2019, a drone transported simulated blood products to the rooftop of the Montreal General Hospital (MGH) of the McGill University health Centre (MUHC) in a groundbreaking experiment led by Dr. …
Diagnosed and pregnant: battling sickle cell disease
September 26th, 2019 Articles When Marie* moved from Haiti to Quebec, she was eager to start a new chapter in her life. But less than one year into her stay, doctors found a mass in her body and told her she had to get operated right away. Marie underwent …
Dr. Geneviève Bernard is this year’s recipient of the Prix d’excellence – Specialist of the Year award for Region 4
September 26th, 2019 Accolades Dr. Geneviève Bernard is this year’s recipient of the Prix d’excellence – Specialist of the Year award for Region 4 The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada recently named Dr. Geneviève Bernard as the 2019 …
Climate march: plan your route!
September 26th, 2019 News The Climate march, which will take place this Friday, September 27, starting at noon, will make travel in Montreal particularly difficult. More than 150 000 people are expected. The march will have an impact on the following …
SipSup nutrition program expands across MUHC
September 27th, 2019 News Articles Nursing, nutrition, and pharmacy work together to help improve the nutritional status of patients. “Did you know that 45 percent of patients admitted to Internal Medicine at the Montreal General Hospital (MGH), and 42% …
Dr. Jean-Martin Laberge honored as the 2019 Mentor of the Year for the region by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons in Canada
September 27th, 2019 Accolades Dr. Jean-Martin Laberge honored as the 2019 Mentor of the Year for the region Congratulations to Dr. Jean-Martin Laberge, who was honored as the 2019 Mentor of the Year for the region by the Royal College of Physicians and …
General system issue - Resolved
September 30th, 2019 News Releases Centre universitaire de santé McGill - McGill University Health Centre The problem with our computer systems has been resolved. Our emergency departments are now open for ambulances. Thank you for your patience and …
Empower parents, enable breastfeeding
October 1st, 2019 News Articles Ideally, breastfeeding should start immediately after birth with skin to skin care at birth. But this is not always possible. At the MUHC, a complex healthcare obstetrics centre, many babies are born early and require …