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When RSV weighs heavily on the Canadian health-care system
October 4th, 2023 Releases News Research Montreal, October 4, 2023 - Every winter, Canadian pediatric hospitals experience a wave of admissions linked to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), one of the leading causes of hospitalization among children. These …
Tree planting flourishes at the MUHC
October 4th, 2023 News The urban tree canopy at the MUHC, and in the city’s west end, just got a lot denser—thanks to an ambitious project in which hundreds of new trees have been planted at the Glen site. Red marks the spot Preparations for the …
A special tribute to Dr. Nicolas Steinmetz – 1937-2023
October 5th, 2023 News On September 7, 2023, Dr. Nicolas Steinmetz, B.Sc. MDCM, MPH, passed away at the age of 86, after living with sarcoma for five years. Dr. Steinmetz was a physician, the executive director of the Montreal Children's Hospital for two …
Code Life Research Awards Ceremony
October 6th, 2023 News Research Researchers at the RI-MUHC receive support from the Montreal General Hospital Foundation and the Cedars Cancer Foundation Last night, the Code Life Research Awards ceremony celebrated the researchers of the Research …
Medical Device Reprocessing Week - October 9 to 15
October 10th, 2023 News Giacomo "Jack" Pedone is a medical device reprocessing technician. Thank you Jack, and all your colleagues, for the excellent work you do. Join us as we celebrate Medical Device Reprocessing Week from October 9 to 15! Q 1. What led …
Emergency nurses employee spotlight
October 10th, 2023 News Thank you Mélissa, and all your colleagues, for all the great work you do. Join us as we celebrate Emergency Nurses Week from October 8 to 14, and on October 11, Emergency Nurses Day! Mélissa Donaldson is an emergency nurse at the …
Employee spotlight: Occupational Therapy Month!
October 11th, 2023 Articles News An interview with Bianca Abbate, MUHC occupational therapist. Thank you Bianca, and all your colleagues, for the amazing work you do! Q 1. What led you to becoming an occupational therapist? What drew me to …
Potential roadblocks on Sunday, October 15
October 12th, 2023 Next Sunday, October 15th, the route for la grande marche du Grand Défi Pierre Lavoie (Great Walk Pierre Lavoie) will come close to the Neuro. Here is what you need to know: The walk will only block Park Avenue between 11 a.m. and …
When every second counts: The MUHC adopts platform to provide faster treatment for heart attacks
May 29th, 2023 News Releases Major heart attacks can occur at any time of day, often with both patient and healthcare providers at home at the onset of symptoms. The challenge then becomes one of speed and coordination to confirm the diagnosis, mobilize …
How do we define death? Canada now has clear clinical guidelines
May 31st, 2023 News Releases Research Brain-based definition of death becomes the central concept of the new Canadian guidelines PRESS RELEASE Montreal, May 31, 2023 - Clinical practice surrounding the determination of death after arrest of circulation …