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Keep the smize going!
October 25th, 2021 News Almost two years have passed since the first case of SARS-CoV-2 was documented on the other side of the world. Do you remember when we used to call it the 2019-nCoV? Since then, COVID-19 has ripped through our personal and …
Occupational Therapy Month
October 26th, 2021 News To close off the month, we are shining a light on members of the McGill University Health Centre’s team of occupational therapists. This dynamic team cares for patients from all clinics and units of the hospital from the MGH Hand …
It’s Respiratory Therapy Week and we say Thank you!
October 29th, 2021 News Articles The importance of a Respiratory Therapist in providing the best patient care cannot be underestimated. We thank all MUHC RTs for their hard work and professionalism. Here are some messages of gratitude from fellow …
The MUHC reaffirms its commitment to the Lachine Hospital
October 29th, 2021 News Releases Montreal, October 29, 2021 - The McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) wishes to reaffirm its commitment to care teams and patients of the Lachine Hospital, as well as to the population of Lachine and Dorval. Despite a …
Regular screening for tuberculosis in Inuit communities is cost-effective
November 1st, 2021 Releases News Research Source: CMAJ Montreal, November 1 st , 2021 - Regular community-wide screening for active and latent tuberculosis (TB) appears to be cost-effective in Inuit communities with high TB rates and is recommended to …
Can inhaled corticosteroids alleviate early symptoms of COVID-19?
November 2nd, 2021 Releases Research News Results from the CONTAIN study conducted at the RI-MUHC reveal that ciclesonide is no better than placebo Montreal, November 2, 2021 —Despite high hopes, a new pan-Canadian study published today in The BMJ …
November 7 - 13: Technologists Week
November 10th, 2021 News If you’ve ever had an x-ray, ultrasound, angiogram or scan, you have met a medical imaging technologist. They are among the frontline workers who at times operate behind the scenes to provide essential and quality care to …
Remembrance Day: Looking back at the MGH’s contribution to Canada’s war efforts
November 11th, 2021 News On Remembrance Day, the MUHC traditionally honours the armed forces members who died in the line of duty with a special event. A bagpiper procession would lead people to a gathering for the reading of the poem In Flanders Fields, …
Honouring the Spirit of Giving: National Philanthropy Day
November 15th, 2021 News In 2012, the Government of Canada enacted the National Philanthropy Day Act. As the Act’s preamble depicts eloquently the gift that philanthropy represents to all facets of society, we begin our message of gratitude with this …
Dr. Guy Rouleau elected WFN first vice-president
November 17th, 2021 News Articles Federation represents 122 neurological societies around the world The Neuro’s director, Dr. Guy Rouleau, has been elected first vice-president of the World Federation of Neurology. The first vice-president and other WFN …