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Celebrating Patient Attendant Day – May 19
May 16th, 2025 News On May 19, let’s recognize the outstanding work of our patient attendants (PABs) across all our facilities. PABs play a crucial role in providing care and support to our patients, assisting with daily activities, ensuring safety, and …
Giving children the care they need closer to home: a project to improve flow in pediatric care
May 20th, 2025 News The winter months are often synonymous with crowded emergency rooms and high occupancy rates on hospital wards due to respiratory viruses. The Montreal Children's Hospital (MCH) and CHU Sainte-Justine are no exception. However, while …
Vaping cannabis could harm your lungs
May 22nd, 2025 Research News Releases Two recent studies from The Institute suggest that cannabis vapour may have adverse effects on lung cells Is vaping cannabis less harmful to your health than smoking it? Many people seem to think so. However, two …
International Day for Biodiversity 2025
May 22nd, 2025 News The United Nations established World Biodiversity Day on May 22, 1993, and it has been celebrated every year since the year 2000. This global campaign aims to raise public awareness of the wealth of plant and animal species on Earth, …
Infection Control pilot project wraps up: Thank you to our retired nurses
May 22nd, 2025 News After several months of dedicated work, a pilot project in Infection Prevention and Control involving retired nurses is ending. Launched in November 2024, the initiative brought back experienced nurses from the MUHC to help strengthen …
Outgoing and Incoming MUHC Patients’ Committee of the Establishment
May 26th, 2025 News All healthcare establishments in Quebec must have an active patients’ committee. This committee has to be comprised of at least seven members who are either a patient, caregiver or legal representative of one or more patients of the …
A look at the Montreal General Hospital Daycare!
May 26th, 2025 Articles News Across the province, we are celebrating the vital role of daycares and educators in childhood development and well-being. Let’s take a closer look at the core values that shape the Montreal General Hospital (MGH) Daycare, …
Life After Laryngectomy: The Role of Speech Language Pathologists
May 27th, 2025 Articles News A total laryngectomy—the surgical removal of the larynx or voice box—is typically performed to treat advanced laryngeal cancer. The procedure results in the loss of vocal cords and brings major changes to breathing and …
Montreal General Hospital PACU receives 2025 Dr. David S. Mulder Trauma Award
May 26th, 2025 Accolades News We are pleased to announce that the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) of the Montreal General Hospital (MGH) has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the Dr. David S. Mulder Trauma Centre Trauma Program Merit Award. “What a …
Including pregnant women in clinical trials safely: a necessity
May 28th, 2025 News Research May 28 is the International Day of Action for Women’s Health. We are highlighting PregTrial, a national initiative tackling the long-standing exclusion of pregnant and lactating women from clinical trials. Pregnant and …