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MGH Otolaryngology first in Quebec to purchase sophisticated technology
March 31st, 2010 Over two days last week, MUHC Otorhinolaryngologist Dr. Karen Kost and clinic staff of the MGH Otolaryngology Department showed off their newly acquired state-of-the-art equipment—the first healthcare centre in Quebec to acquire this …
The Lachine Campus looking to improve access with new upgrades
March 17th, 2010 “Boiling the problem of obesity down to negligent or carefree behaviour is completely unfair to the 300,000 Quebecers who suffer from this condition," said Dr. Nicolas Christou, a leading surgeon in this field at the McGill University …
The MUHC at the Glen is well on its way…
December 16th, 2013 1) Panorama of the Glen site. September 2013. The Glen site is more than 80 per cent complete. Thirty seven per cent of the exterior aluminum cladding has been installed (10,000 of 28,000 panels) and heating and cooling systems are …
Brain surgery saves six year old from daily seizures
December 17th, 2013 When you’re faced with a difficult challenge, you can either become bitter or better. It’s a thought that often crosses Nathalie Richard’s mind. Luckily for her and her family, she has always chosen the latter. When she was 32 weeks …
Dealing with common health problems during the Holidays
December 18th, 2013 Every year during the holidays, Montreal hospitals face higher-than-normal patient volumes in emergency rooms. The holidays are a time for all sorts of gatherings and get-togethers, and while they are the highlight of the season they …
A thank you letter that warms the heart
July 10th, 2014 Staff at the Lachine Hospital of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) received a wonderful surprise in the mail this past October. Frances Irons, who is 92 years old, thanked a number of employees who gave her exceptional care …
A miracle on 2300 Tupper Street
December 30th, 2013 There are some things you cannot explain. Call it a coincidence, an accident, or maybe even luck or fate. But every now and again you come across a “miracle” - a patient, who against all odds, survives and thrives even when everything …
RI-MUHC researchers led three of the Québec Science magazine’s top 10 discoveries of 2013
January 6th, 2014 Three of the top ten scientific breakthroughs of 2013 selected by Québec Science magazine were achieved by researchers from the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC), the Montreal Neurological Institute and …
This year will be different
January 6th, 2014 New Year’s resolutions… most of us make them, sometimes we try to follow through with them, but few amongst us really care about them after February. Nonetheless, New Year’s resolutions are an important opportunity to make beneficial …
William Feindel, O.C., G.O.Q., MDCM, D. Phil, 1918 - 2014
January 15th, 2014 William Feindel, O.C., G.O.Q., MDCM, D. Phil., 1918 – 2014 The Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital, McGill University and the McGill University Health Centre regret to announce the death of William Feindel , O.C., G.O.Q., MDCM, …