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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 …
Congratulations, Dr. Gerald Fried!
November 30th, 2018 News Accolades The McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) would like to congratulate its Surgeon-in-Chief Dr. Gerald Fried, who was elected Chair of the Board of Regents of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) during the College’s …
Honouring Richard-Tomy Leboeuf-McGregor, an MUHC patient championing the fight against cystic fibrosis
December 6th, 2018 I met Richard about eight years ago when he was a patient at the Montreal Chest Institute of the MUHC. When we first met, Richard immediately expressed interest in becoming an advocate and joined our team to improve the quality of …
Another Medical Cold Case Cracked by the MUHC's 'Dr. House'
December 6th, 2018 Releases Research Montreal – A team from the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) led by Dr. Donald Vinh, the RI’s so-called “Dr. House” because of his research into rare diseases, has discovered a new …