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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 …
Update on our budgetary situation
August 1st, 2019 Releases As you know, the MUHC achieved very good financial results in 2018-2019. Thanks to efforts made in several sectors of activity, budgetary discipline and additional revenues received from the MSSS at the end of the year, we made …
Friday, April 2 and Monday, April 5 are holidays at the McGill University Health Centre
April 1st, 2021 News Our offices, clinics and test centres will be closed. Only the temporary COVID-19 Testing Centre at the Glen site will remain open. Regular opening hours will resume on Tuesday, April 6. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may …
Sleuths at the MUHC: the essential role of Infection and Prevention Control
August 8th, 2019 News Articles For some staff at the MUHC, the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Services are responsible for making sure you’ve washed your hands and disinfected all surfaces. But the dedicated teams of twelve specialists and four …
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, …