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Andréa Laizner: 50 years of devotion and a heartfelt gesture
December 2nd, 2025 News Last week, at her retirement celebration, Andréa Laizner made a generous and deeply meaningful gesture: she chose to donate the $1,280 collected for her retirement gift to the Montreal General Hospital Foundation to a fund …
The 2025 MDC Awards of Excellence
December 2nd, 2025 News Accolades The 2025 Multidisciplinary Council (MDC) Awards of Excellence ceremony took place, highlighting the strength and impact of multidisciplinary services across the MUHC. The council is made up of over 2300 professionals, …
Seeing access through a new lens
December 3rd, 2025 News To mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3rd, five volunteers with the MUHC Accessibility Committee spent part of their workday in a wheelchair. The purpose was simple: step into the experience of …
4 lessons from hospital volunteers
December 5th, 2025 Articles News Volunteering is described by many as a personally enriching experience. On this International Volunteers Day 2025, hear from Thomas Gillespie, volunteer at the Montreal General Hospital , as well as Sophie Chevalier, who …
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 …