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Honouring the powerful legacy of Dr. Balfour M. Mount, 1939-2025, the father of palliative care in Canada
October 3rd, 2025 News It seems that lately we are having to say goodbye too frequently to healthcare professionals who have shaped our practices and curricula, as well as the critical work of those who have followed in their footsteps. Today, I share the …
Andréa Laizner honoured at the National Assembly
February 16th, 2026 News Accolades We are proud to recognize the tribute paid to Andréa Laizner at the National Assembly on February 10, 2026, honouring her more than 50 years of nursing service at the MUHC . Throughout her career, Andréa Laizner has led …
Honouring an MUHC builder and community leader: Alexander Kennedy Paterson, O.C., O.Q., Q.C., Ad.E. – 1932-2025
August 20th, 2025 News Alexander K. Paterson On August 6, at the age of 93, Alexander K. Paterson,—a gifted litigation lawyer, generous volunteer, accomplished storyteller and musician, staunch advocate for community services, proud husband and family …
Seeking candidates for the Comité provincial pour la prestation des services de santé et des services sociaux en langue anglaise
August 21st, 2025 News The Comité provincial pour la prestation des services de santé et des services sociaux en langue anglaise is mandated to advise the Minister of Health on the accessibility and delivery of health and social services in English. The …
New study determines that type 1 diabetes in children can be linked to other types of diabetes in parents
August 26th, 2025 News Research Releases Research from The Institute shows strong evidence that gestational and paternal type 2 diabetes in parents, besides type 1, can signal higher risks for type 1 diabetes in kids. A recent systematic review and …
Important change: No more hospital cards
August 27th, 2025 News As of August 28, 2025 , hospital cards will no longer be used at the MUHC. Instead, the health insurance card (RAMQ) will be used to identify patients. This change is part of a province-wide effort to modernize and simplify …
Harvest season brings hidden dangers
August 28th, 2025 Releases News Montréal, August 28, 2025 – As harvest season is in full swing, many children and teenagers across Québec are spending more time on farms, often lending a hand. Between 1990 and 2022, 318 children died in Canada from …
Changes to MUHC operations for the upcoming holiday – September 1
August 29th, 2025 News September 1st is a statutory holiday at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC). Please note that many MUHC offices, clinics, and test centres will be closed. Some departments may have modified hours or services. MUHC Parking …
When every second counts – We are the MUHC
September 2nd, 2025 News We’re proud to launch the fourth edition of our Professional Days Campaign, a tradition that celebrates the people who make the MUHC extraordinary. September 1 to 7 is National Clinical Nurse Specialist Week. The MUHC is …
MUHC to implement perceptive AI platform to reduce hospital-acquired infections and improve care
September 3rd, 2025 Releases News New technology developed by Canadian tech firm Lumenix will support clinical teams, help protect patients and strengthen care quality through real time, anonymous ambient monitoring and AI, starting with hand hygiene. …