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Two MUHC perfusionists honoured by the Quebec Perfusionists Association
July 5th, 2019 News Accolades True specialists in cardiac, pulmonary and circulatory care, perfusionists keep patients alive using highly specialized equipment during surgical procedures or treatments that require the support or even the complete …
New air conditioning will refresh patient rooms at the MGH
July 9th, 2019 News Just in time for summer, the Montreal General Hospital (MGH) of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) has announced some refreshing news: new air conditioning units will be installed in 70 patient rooms. Upgrades will take place …
Air pollution speeds up ageing of the lungs and increases COPD risk
July 11th, 2019 Research Lung function normally declines as we age, but a new study carried out by researchers from Canada, Switzerland, and the UK, suggests that air pollution may contribute to this process and adds to the evidence that breathing in …
Gut bacteria associated with chronic widespread pain for first time
June 19th, 2019 Releases Research Scientists have found a correlation between a disease involving chronic pain and alterations in the gut microbiome. Fibromyalgia affects 2-4 percent of the population and has no known cure. Symptoms include fatigue, …
Dr. Phil Gold is named a Grand Officer of the Ordre national du Québec
June 28th, 2019 News Accolades Dr. Phil Gold has added another laurel to his long list of distinctions by being named a Grand Officer of the Ordre national du Québec on June 21st. Already a recipient of numerous international awards and a host of honours, …
Balancing the budget: A remarkable turnaround
June 26th, 2019 News The McGill University Health Center (MUHC) is proud to announce the financial results for the 2018-2019 fiscal year. After years of struggling under the weight of large operating deficits, MUHC President and Executive Director Dr. …
A Quebec first: Research chair in women's heart health
June 18th, 2019 Research Montréal – The first research chair in Quebec focused on women’s cardiac health, propelled by Heart & Stroke and McGill University, will officially be launched on July 1 via a research project led by Dr. Natalie Dayan, Assistant …
The MUHC, proud recipient of Level 1 designation from Choosing Wisely Canada
June 12th, 2019 News Accolades Following a successful evaluation by Accreditation Canada, the MUHC has yet another good reason to celebrate and to keep up the good work. The MUHC is a designated Level 1 Choosing Wisely Canada hospital since May 29, taking …
For hemophiliacs, the best treatment happens at home
July 22nd, 2019 News Articles From babies to adults, the Hemophilia Treatment Centre of the MUHC prepares patients for home therapy so they can lead a full, active life When he was three years old, Christian Zereik bit his tongue. The bleeding wouldn’t …
Montréal sans HépC: a fight to eliminate HCV in Montreal
July 26th, 2019 News Articles To highlight World Hepatitis Day, the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) is proud to share some exciting news: the launch of Montréal sans HépC , an initiative to make Montreal the first city in North America to …