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HOP Lachine! The ambassadors' voice
August 25th, 2017 Articles During the five planning workshops, the ambassadors of the HOP Lachine! project worked with patient representatives, members from management and administration, both from the MUHC and Lachine Hospital, and with a team of …
Eating protein three times a day could make our seniors stronger
August 30th, 2017 Loss of muscle is an inevitable consequence of aging that can lead to frailty, falls or mobility problems. Eating enough protein is one way to remedy it, but it would seem that spreading protein equally among the three daily meals could …
A renewed commitment from the community
September 18th, 2017 Releases Montreal – Following Minister Gaétan Barrette's announcement of the nomination of ten new independent members of the Board of Directors, the MUHC's leadership would like to recognize the community's renewed commitment and …
SipSup nutrition program finds momentum across MUHC
September 25th, 2017 After a successful implementation in the Department of Internal Medicine of the Montreal General Hospital (MGH-MUHC) in 2016, a program to improve the nutritional status of patients is being carried out in the same service at the …
More than a research hospital, a hospital driven by research
November 9th, 2017 Releases For the second year in a row, the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) is proud to be among the top three in Research Infosource's prestigious list of Canada's Top 40 Research Hospitals , which was published today. Every …
Final chapter of transfer to the Glen off to a great start
June 14th, 2015 Releases As part of the final stage of Canada’s biggest hospital move, the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) completed today at 10:46 am the transfer of the hematology/oncology and palliative care inpatient services from the Montreal …
New MUHC research recommends further safety evaluation of DINCH plasticizer
June 16th, 2015 Releases A commonly used plasticizer known as DINCH, which is found in products that come into close contact with humans, such as medical devices, children's toys and food packaging, was put under the microscope by Montreal researchers. …
“Good souls” help patients and families through the last moments of life
June 17th, 2015 Articles Last May, Louise Niemi lost her husband of 49 years, James (Jimmy) Niemi, to bladder cancer and kidney failure. The final eight days of his life were spent at the Palliative Care Unit of the Montreal General Hospital of the McGill …
Neuro team caring for ALS patients shows compassion and true grit
June 19th, 2015 Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a devastating illness that causes progressive muscle weakness and, eventually, paralysis. Most patients die within five years of diagnosis, and no cure currently …
MUHC celebrates the inauguration of its state-of-the Glen Site
June 21st, 2015 Releases The McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) inaugurated today its Glen site with a celebration and ribbon-cutting ceremony that capped decades of dreams, plans, construction and successful moves to a physical plant built for …