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Does the arrival of this new hospital bring about risk of further gentrification in the area?
June 12th, 2014 There is no doubt that the arrival of the MUHC will revitalize the surrounding neighbourhoods. The MUHC has been working in partnership with the Concertation inter-quartier (CIQ) and local stakeholders to ensure that any changes are …
Is the Glen eco-friendly?
June 12th, 2014 Yes. Sustainable development was often taken into consideration during the design of the Glen site. In fact, the Glen site is the first hospital in Quebec to receive LEED Gold certification for its efforts in environmentalism. Find out …
What happened to all the special rooms or murals or services that have been donated by families in honor of a loved one?
June 20th, 2014 Our generous donors are given recognition by having their name associated with rooms, departments, services and other opportunities in accordance with a policy put in place by the MUHC Board of Directors. The many donor recognitions that …
Moving towards #MUHC2015
June 25th, 2014 To help us build excitement and awareness for our upcoming move, the Public Affairs and Strategic Planning Department invited MUHC employees, volunteers and physicians to take part in a countdown photo session. Twenty-nine bright and …
Who can I speak to get more in depth answers specifically regarding gentrification and traffic?
June 26th, 2014 In the years leading up to, and during, the Glen site construction, the MUHC commissioned several studies to measure the potential impact on traffic, urban integration, and gentrification. These results, which were used to minimize the …
Why is the Royal Victoria Hospital public pool closed?
June 30th, 2014 The decision was taken not to open the Royal Victoria Hospital pool because the site is no longer a functioning public space. We understand that former users of the pool may be disappointed. Unfortunately, the resources and effort required …
Why is whooping cough (pertussis) making a comeback?
August 22nd, 2012 Pertussis (also known as whooping cough) is a highly contagious infection of the respiratory tract. It spreads through droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Pertussis is a cyclic disease with epidemics occurring every few …
Pertussis (Whooping Cough): When to Go to Emergency
August 22nd, 2012 Pertussis (also known as whooping cough) is a highly contagious infection of the respiratory tract. It spreads through droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Because pertussis can be very serious, it’s important to know when …
Major construction to start on Avenue des Pins and Avenue du Dr-Penfield
August 30th, 2012 Access to the Royal Victoria Hospital (RVH) and The Montreal Neurological Hospital and Institute (The Neuro) will be affected by major underground infrastructure work on Avenue des Pins and Avenue du Docteur-Penfield that will be carried …
A breakthrough to help children see
September 4th, 2012 By Julie Robert Nikolas Ouimet is 14 years old. Since birth, he has had very poor vision. He suffers from Leber Congenital Amaurosis (LCA), a hereditary disease that often causes blindness in newborns. Thanks to the work of Dr. Robert …