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As harmful as dehydration?
May 22nd, 2018 Releases Research We are all familiar with the drawbacks of dehydration, but we rarely hear about the harmful effects of overhydration. It is known that excess fluid accumulation can lead to dangerously low sodium levels in the blood or …
The MUHC, a proud partner of the new Musculoskeletal sarcoma cancer network
May 23rd, 2018 Releases The McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) is pleased to be one of three designated reference centres in Quebec for the implementation of the new Musculoskeletal sarcoma cancer network. In collaboration with Hôpital …
Canadians are aging well, but ...
May 22nd, 2018 Releases Research It's not every day that one receives a call from a researcher asking if they want to participate in a study on aging for the next 20 years of their lives. That's what 50,000 Canadians aged 45 to 85 have agreed to do in …
Introducing your new President and Executive Director: Dr. Pierre Gfeller
June 4th, 2018 Articles My meeting with Dr. Pierre Gfeller is set for April 27th in a room at the McConnell Resource Centre on the Glen site, just a few days after the announcement of his appointment as President and Executive Director of the McGill …
The MUHC is hiring!
June 6th, 2018 Releases Permanent full time position As an Administrative Technician Opportunity to work in the Commissioner's Office for a respectful and non-violent workplace Do you recognize yourself? Excellent communication skills in French and …
Living with the stigma of diabetes
June 12th, 2018 Releases Montreal – Michael Wright was your average high school student, juggling the responsibilities of school and friends while taking the first steps towards finding his first real job. Being diagnosed, suddenly, with type 1 diabetes …
Inspiring day for those working towards a TB-free world
June 13th, 2018 The words of Canada’s youngest Inuit leader Natan Obed made an instant impact on the 100 scientists, students and healthcare professionals gathered at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre on June 1 as part of the …
Lachine nursing research pioneer awarded
June 15th, 2018 News Accolades Last week, the Lachine Hospital celebrated the accomplishment of one of its nurses, Amélia Joucdar, a clinical nurse specialist specializing in geriatrics. She was awarded the MUHC Department of Nursing 2018 Small Grants …
The expansion project moves to the next phase
June 21st, 2018 Releases Montréal – Gaétan Barrette, the Minister of Health and Social Services, and François Ouimet, the Member for Marquette, announced today that the business case for the Lachine Hospital redeployment project has been approved by the …
Symbolic breaking ground at Lachine
June 22nd, 2018 Chantal Bourdeau, clinical-administrative coordinator of the Lachine Hospital; Dr. Pierre Gfeller, CEO or PED of the MUHC; Gaétan Barrette, Minister of Health and Social Services; François Ouimet, MP for Marquette; and Jacques Filion, …