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Maximizing health for our ageing population
August 28th, 2013 The Emergency Department team at the Royal Victoria Hospital is currently testing Elder Friendly initiatives. Pictured above, left to right: Pierre Chassé, Joseph Denitis, Brendon St-Denis, Danièle Lamarche, Sophie Veilleux, Lourdy …
The Power of One: Nevine Fateen
September 3rd, 2013 Nevine Fateen is the manager of Volunteer Services at the Royal Victoria Hospital (RVH), Montreal Chest Institute and Montreal Neurological Hospital. With the smile of an angel and the efficiency of an air traffic controller, Fateen …
Paying another visit to Dr. Google?
September 3rd, 2013 When your or your family aren't well, it’s completely natural to look for solutions, answers and reassurance promptly. The Internetis often the go-to destination for finding that info. While searching to see if your sniffles match the …
Talking Eds: Conversation with Ron Fraser, psychiatrist at the MUHC on Suicide prevention
September 10th, 2013 Welcome to the first Talking Eds vlog, which will be published monthly on muhc.ca. Each Talking Eds will feature one of our many experts at the McGill University Health Centre educating our audience on a specific health topic. This …
Encouraging breastfeeding a societal effort, study says
July 27th, 2012 By Julie Robert “Breastfeeding support is not only a health professional issue, it is a societal effort”, argues Sonia Semenic, Nurse Scientist at the McGill University Health Centre and co-principal investigator of a research project …
The New MUHC Cancer Centre: Building a closer community
July 27th, 2012 By Cinzia Colella The shock of a cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming to patients and their loved ones. Feelings of fear and uncertainty can be intensified by the sudden responsibility of having to make and keep track of numerous medical …
Advertising obesity: Our brain and the dangerous appetite
July 27th, 2012 By Anita Kar One of the most serious and growing threats to public health worldwide is obesity in both children and adults. Obesity fuels diabetes, cardiovascular and other chronic diseases – all of which can cause serious harm to …
At Your Request sates patient appetites
July 30th, 2012 By Tamarah Feder Sometimes, it’s the little things that make a pleasant difference during a patient’s hospital stay. And often, those seemingly insignificant things actually require a great deal of research, organization, and the staff to …
Evelyne Pytka: Renewing the love of food for diabetics
August 2nd, 2012 By Tamarah Feder Evelyne Pytka is a clinical nutritionist and certified diabetes educator who helps children and their families navigate the challenges of living with Type 1 Diabetes – and renew a love and trust of food. For Evelyne …
Insect repellents: the pros and cons
August 7th, 2012 Camping is a great activity to get the family outdoors and enjoy nature. However, we must share this space with other critters, including pesky mosquitoes, black flies and ticks. Insect repellent will go a long way in discouraging these …