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Understanding kidney transplants
March 7th, 2014 Kidney transplantation offers the best treatment for a person diagnosed with severe (permanent) kidney failure. Dialysis is performed 3 to 5 times a week. It does not replace—or only partially replaces—normally functioning, healthy …
True or false? Kidney failure is curable.
March 7th, 2014 False. Kidney disease takes many different forms and may lead to kidney failure. Although there are ways to treat people with kidney failure—namely dialysis or kidney transplant —these treatments are not actual cures for kidney …
Thoracic surgery at the Montreal General Hospital
March 7th, 2014 As 2015 approaches, the Montreal General Hospital (MGH) is undergoing a significant transformation to prepare for the reorganization of services at the New MUHC. With its supraregional mandate and as the only unit of its kind within the …
Trading scrubs for hard hats
October 24th, 2013 In August, almost a dozen MCH Emergency Department (ED) staff members visited the Glen to get a better idea of their new space. The inter-professional team was made up of clerks, nurses, and physicians. “It was important for us to …
The “Be Line Wise” Campaign saves lives
October 28th, 2013 With the move to the Glen site fast approaching, the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) is busy harmonizing practices across the network. For the past five years, the MUHC Prevention and Infection Control service’s priority has been …
The flu...it's coming!
October 29th, 2013 Fever, aches and pains, stuffy nose, sore throat, coughing and sneezing—most of us are all too familiar with these signs and symptoms, especially at this time of year. Experts at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) are reminding …
At the MUHC we are making a difference with our PAINFREE Initiative
November 3rd, 2013 Rapid detection of pain and its immediate management improves the well-being of patients, reduces the risk of complications and facilitates the return of mobility and independence Canadian Patient Safety Week is an annual campaign that …
The Intensive Care Units of the MUHC
November 4th, 2013 The intensive care units (ICU) of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) treat the most vulnerable patients, whether they are in recovery from surgery, have severe medical complications, or have recently experienced sudden trauma. …
Turning Frowns Upside Down
November 4th, 2013 Is smiling contagious? We hope so! At the Children’s, our mission is to provide a unique blend of caring, innovation and dedication to push the boundaries of pediatric care. Part of that mission involves turning frowns upside down one …
Six things occupational therapists do to promote teaching excellence at the MUHC
October 19th, 2015 A few facts about our teaching OTs. In 2014-2015: 23 OTs spent over 11,189 hours supervising 76 students at the MUHC 8 OTs were involved in teaching formally at universities in Montreal 10 OTs gave 15 presentations within the MUHC or …