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The Emergency Mission meets the challenges of COVID-19
August 19th, 2021 News While Quebec was put on pause in March 2020, the healthcare community experienced the successive waves of the COVID-19 pandemic at a fast pace. At the MUHC, a great mobilization of healthcare workers took place to overcome the …
Study finds cancer screening tool may help predict risk of developing a new cancer among childhood cancer survivors
August 18th, 2021 Releases News Research Research led by SickKids and the Montreal Children’s Hospital of the McGill University Health Centre found that a novel cancer predisposition screening tool shows promise for helping doctors better predict which …
MUHC RESPONDS TO EMERGENCY SITUATION
August 24th, 2021 Releases News An emergency situation was launched during the early hours of the morning today at the Glen site of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC). Reports of gunshots heard at the south exterior of the hospital, near …
The Lachine Hospital meets the challenges of COVID-19
August 26th, 2021 News While Quebec was put on pause in March 2020, the healthcare community experienced the successive waves of the COVID-19 pandemic at a fast pace. At the MUHC, a great mobilization of healthcare workers took place to overcome the …
Street closures - Tour de Nuit Friday, August 27 and Tour de l’Île Sunday, August 29
August 27th, 2021 News Please note that during the Festival Go Vélo , many street closures around MUHC facilities are expected. Several emergency bridges have been identified by Urgences-Santé to ensure access to emergency services at all times. Access …
The Mental Health Mission meets the challenges of COVID-19
September 2nd, 2021 News Articles While Quebec was put on pause in March 2020, the healthcare community experienced successive waves of the COVID-19 pandemic in rapid succession. At the MUHC, a great mobilization of healthcare workers has taken place to …
App-based HIV self-testing program leads to rapid detection of new infections and efficient connection to care
September 2nd, 2021 News Research Releases A unique new study shows that self-testing with the HIVSmart! program can successfully link users to antiretroviral treatment and preventative care Montreal, September 2, 2021 - In the shadow of the COVID-19 …
Additional dose of COVID-19 vaccine for targeted groups
September 2nd, 2021 News The Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux has provided guidelines for the administration of an additional dose of COVID-19 vaccine following the recommendation of the Comité sur l'immunisation du Québec (CIQ). Opinion on …
Monday, September 6 is a holiday at the McGill University Health Centre
September 3rd, 2021 News Our offices, clinics and test centres will be closed. Only the COVID-19 Testing Clinic at the Glen site will remain open for employees with symptoms and patients who require a test before surgery or treatment. Exceptionally, …
In memoriam - John H. Burgess
September 3rd, 2021 News Articles It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Dr. John H. Burgess, former Chief of Cardiology at the Montreal General Hospital (1973-1994). He passed away on August 23, 2021, at his beloved cottage on Lake …