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Update: Computer system failure
October 4th, 2019 News The MUHC would like to provide an update on our current status regarding the computer system failure experienced on September 30. At the present moment, all clinical systems are fully functional. An analysis of the event has …
Safe and efficient tool to reduce seniors’ medication overload
October 8th, 2019 News Releases Montreal – The elderly are often prescribed multiple medications for different health conditions. While some medications are needed, polypharmacy and medication overload can be costly and even harmful. However, reducing the …
MGH 14 – Forever etched into the hearts of those who called it home
October 9th, 2019 Articles Christmas at the 14 floor of the Montreal General Hospital (MGH) To the rest of the Montreal General Hospital (MGH) of the MUHC, the 14th floor was known as the Stroke and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) unit, the birthplace of a …
To the beat of music therapy at the MGH
October 10th, 2019 Articles New initiatives set the tone for the adult psychiatric service People in a circle playing the percussions. A patient relaxing while listening to a reading list. A choir that performs original compositions by patients in …
When interior design matters: inside the Serious Illness Conversation room
October 16th, 2019 Articles The story behind the Serious Illness Conversation room When Omer Casher flew to Montreal from the United Kingdom to have a Serious Illness Conversation about his terminally ill mom, he braced himself for the worst. The …
Hand Hygiene Day Competition: The winners are...
October 16th, 2019 News At the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC), infection control is everyone's business! Since 2018, an annual hand hygiene competition has rewarded the teams with the best results. "Infection prevention and control attempt to …
Stroke/neurology and TBI services consolidation
October 16th, 2019 News The consolidation of stroke/neurology inpatient services at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) will finally become a reality on Thursday October 17, 2019. Stroke/neurology beds from the 14th floor of the Montreal General …
Occupational Therapy: a source of wellness and empowerment
October 21st, 2019 Articles October is National Occupational Therapy Awareness Month. Let’s take a moment to appreciate what Occupational Therapists do for our patients. Occupational therapists help prevent, minimize and even solve the problems that …
International recognition for work of two Canadian researchers in Infectious Diseases and Immunity in Global Health
October 22nd, 2019 Accolades Dr. Sasha Bernatsky honoured by the American College of Rheumatology and Dr. Giada Sebastiani by the European AIDS Clinical Society Source: RI-MUHC. Congratulations to Drs. Sasha Bernatsky and Giada Sebastiani , whose …
The MUHC teams up with LSU Health New Orleans to advance Usher Syndrome antisense therapy research
October 23rd, 2019 News Releases Research Developing an effective treatment using antisense therapy for vision loss in Usher – a rare genetic disease characterized by concurrent hearing and vision loss – is the long-term goal of a research project led by …