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Prestigious Pearl Meister Greengard Prize awarded to pioneering memory researcher Brenda Milner
December 2nd, 2011 $100,000 prize honors female scientists who have made extraordinary contributions to biomedical science Dr. Brenda Milner, a pioneer in the field of cognitive neuroscience whose discoveries revolutionized the understanding of memory, is …
People are our strength
December 7th, 2011 This annual report introduces some of the many exceptional people whose dedication and hard work are helping patients and their families across Montreal, and Quebec. Each person at the MUHC helps us to deliver the best care to our …
Lights of Hope Gala
November 15th, 2011 About 500 guests wined, dined and danced at the 7 th annual Lights of Hope Gala on November 12 in support of the McGill University Health Centre’s Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism. The event raised more than $200,000, which …
A Christmas to remember
December 23rd, 2011 On Christmas Day 2010, the Aunos family didn’t spend time unwrapping presents or eating a golden brown turkey, they spent the day in the emergency room at The Montreal Children’s Hospital. Four-month old Thomas had a high fever. …
My Tool Box: ―a treasure chest of benefits for chronic disease self-management
January 20th, 2012 Life for patients suffering from chronic disease, such as arthritis, cancer, diabetes and heart disease, can be a daily challenge. But thanks to the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) My Tool Box program, self-management of symptoms …
Form Follows Function
January 20th, 2012 “Form follows function” is an old adage in architecture. The theory is that in any given project, the design should ultimately fit the purpose—a vital concept in the design of an Emergency Department (ED), where patient flow …
MUHC Surgery Recovery Program supporting you through arrival to discharge
January 20th, 2012 Imagine you have a surgery scheduled for next week. On the one hand, you are extremely happy that you are on the right path to getting better. On the other hand, you’re not quite sure how it will feel, how difficult you will find the …
Lawyers at Blakes in Montreal unite to contribute to the Fondation du CHUM and the McGill University Health Centre Foundation's Joint Corporate Campaign!
June 6th, 2012 John A. Rae, Chairman of the MUHC’s Best Care for Life Campaign (CUSM); Alain Massicotte, Partner; Sophie Tremblay, Associate; Patrick Shea, Partner; Robert Torralbo, Montreal Office Managing Partner (Blakes); Irène Marcheterre, Chief of …
Gaz Métro Donates $1 million to the MUHC / CHUM Joint Corporate Campaign
June 6th, 2012 John A. Rae, Chairman of the MUHC’s Best Care for Life Campaign; Marie-Josée Gariépy, President of the Montreal Children’s Hospital Foundation; Normand Rinfret, Interim Director General and CEO of the MUHC; Jean Houde, Chairman of the Board …
Hundreds attend MUHC Summer Festival
June 19th, 2012 MONTREAL, June 12, 2012 – Sunshine and blue skies made for a perfect day on Saturday, June 9 as hundreds of McGill University Health Centre staff, their family and friends, and Glen site neighbours turned out for the MUHC Summer Festival …