Search
A captain to lead the MUHC during emergency situations
May 8th, 2021 News To mark National Emergency Preparedness Week, we are shining a light on Louise-Julie Brassard, coordinator of Emergency measures and security services at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC). It is her job to ensure the MUHC is …
Evaluation of meningitis risk in infants drives new RI-MUHC study
May 12th, 2021 News Research Results published in JAMA Network Open may change practice for young infants with fever SOURCE: RI-MUHC. Nearly 2 per cent of all term newborns will be brought to an emergency department (ED) for fever within their first …
Dialysis patients do not develop adequate antibodies with one dose of SARS-CoV-2 vaccine
May 12th, 2021 Releases Research News New research in CMAJ ( Canadian Medical Association Journal ) shows that most hemodialysis patients do not develop adequate antibodies after their first dose of SARS-CoV-2 vaccine. Source: CMAJ “We advise that the …
Dr. Bethany Foster appointed Chair, Department of Pediatrics, McGill University and Pediatrician-in-Chief, McGill University Health Centre
May 18th, 2021 Releases News We are delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Bethany Foster to the positions of Chair of the Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, and Pediatrician-in-Chief of the McGill …
When will I fully recover from surgery? New study highlights patients’ perspectives on postoperative recovery
May 21st, 2021 News Research Releases The meaning of recovery goes beyond traditional clinical parameters Montreal, ─ “How long will it take before I recover?” is the basic question patients ask when they learn they need abdominal surgery. The answer …
Monday, May 24 is a holiday at the McGill University Health Centre
May 21st, 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 the following day. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may …
Laurence Cobo honoured at Florence Awards ceremony
May 21st, 2021 News Accolades Laurence Cobo has brought great pride to the MUHC as a OIIQ Florence Awards finalist in the Relève category. This nomination honours Laurence for demonstrating an impressive level of community and/or professional engagement. …
Alarming number of preteens and teens are suffering from mental health issues
May 21st, 2021 Releases News The Montreal Children’s Hospital outlines warning signs of distress; provides parents with advice on finding help for their child Montreal : The Montreal Children’s Hospital (the Children’s) is concerned about the …
Inauguration of the New Tunnel Linking Vendôme Multimodal Station to the Glen Site
May 27th, 2021 News When the Glen site was first selected as a future site for the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC), its location was favoured over others because the Vendôme multimodal station offered such benefits. A first step to connect the …
Tele-rehab for respiratory patients is here to stay
May 31st, 2021 Articles Since May is physiotherapy month, we reached out to two physiotherapists to learn about how the pandemic significantly changed the way that respiratory rehab programs run. Physiotherapists Alla Issakova and Joe Pazienza run two …