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Telemedicine in James Bay
January 28th, 2014 The McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) in partnership with the Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay (CBHSSJB) and the Department of Ophthalmology of McGill University is pleased to announce a new tele-ophthalmology …
One in three seniors over 65 risks falling over the span of a year
February 3rd, 2014 As the Injury prevention coordinator for the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) Trauma Program at the Montreal General Hospital (MGH), Tara Grenier is well aware that out of the 1,600 trauma patients who are admitted per year, 400 …
Former Habs captain helped raise funds for the MGH's first PET/CT scanner
February 5th, 2014 This city’s love affair with former Montreal Canadiens captain Saku Koivu continues to be as strong as it was four years ago when he left to play for the Anaheim Mighty Ducks. So much so that members of the Mighty Ducks organization …
Beware of "diet thinking"
February 7th, 2014 Although more women are affected by eating disorders, more and more men are starting to fall into this category. This is partly explained by the fact that men and women are threatened by a phenomenon Sylvie Goulet, a psychologist at the …
An inspired and inspiring social worker at the MUHC: Claire Duchesneau
February 12th, 2014 Claire Duchesneau has been a McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) social worker at the Montreal Chest Institute, for 27 years specializing in HIV/AIDS. Born into a musical family, she started singing at a very young age and never …
MUHC Board of Directors Public Meeting
February 28th, 2014 Please be advised that the next public meeting of the MUHC Board of Directors will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at 6 p.m. The meeting will take place at 5100 De Maisonneuve Blvd. West in the Salon Glen located on the main …
Starting a new chapter at 18
March 3rd, 2014 From the time she was born and diagnosed with a complex congenital heart problem, Sabrina Bigras’ parents understood that her condition would require specialized follow-up care for the rest of her life. Sabrina’s healthcare journey at the …
Construction Update on the MUHC’s Glen site
March 4th, 2014 Start-up of the Cancer Centre’s electromechanical systems is complete. Finishing work such as painting, installation of ceramic flooring as well as installation of furniture is currently being carried out in different blocks. Dynamic …
It's International Women's Day
March 6th, 2014 Historically, in Canada, the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has been predominantly considered a man’s disease as it has mostly affected men who have had sex with men. As a result, healthcare services for people living with HIV are …
Understanding how kidneys work
March 7th, 2014 The kidneys are powerful organs that play a vital role in keeping the human body healthy. What’s more, they perform not just one but three essential functions in our bodies. First, they regulate the amount of water in our systems . Our …