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Influenza Vaccination: Myths and Facts
November 11th, 2015 Influenza Myth #1: Influenza is not a serious illness. [collapsed title="FACT:"] Each year in Canada, thousands of people die from influenza, or from complications of influenza like pneumonia. Influenza is a highly contagious …
Journeys Through Healthcare
November 11th, 2015 For some, art is an expressive outlet for experiences related to health and illness. People may find hope, strength, and closer relationships over the course of their illness, while others will face despair, isolation, and a sense of …
Motion to recover damages
November 12th, 2015 Releases On Thursday November 12th, the MUHC served a motion to recover damages resulting from the alleged charges of fraud and corruption in the award of the Glen site construction contract. No further comments will be made insofar as …
Parkinson's disease: a new tool for healthcare professionals aims to improve diagnosis and advance treatment
November 13th, 2015 Releases Montreal – A group of experts working under the umbrella of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS), have developed a new tool for healthcare professionals that they hope will mark a significant …
RI-MUHC scientist wins top award for spinal cord injury research
November 13th, 2015 Releases November 13, 2015 – Toronto, Ontario – Canadian Institutes of Health Research. A researcher from the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre has received the 2015 Barbara Turnbull Award for Spinal Cord …
November is CPR Awareness Month
November 16th, 2015 At the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC), there are more than 600 Code Blue activations a year. The activation varies from a false alert to a full cardiac arrest. They can happen anywhere at any time, so the Scout’s and Guide’s …
MUHC COPD clinic helps patients breathe a little easier
November 17th, 2015 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) literally takes a patient’s breath away. Simple activities such as talking, walking or getting dressed can feel like major challenges. As the fourth leading cause of death in Canada, this …
Donors: we couldn't do it without them
November 15th, 2016 Every little bit counts in today’s healthcare environment. Seven healthcare professionals tell us about the huge impact the generosity of philanthropy has had on their patients’ experience… Philanthropy is “the love of humankind,” and …
Healthy bones, happy life: November is Osteoporosis Awareness Month!
November 22nd, 2016 “People often don't think of their bones unless they have a fracture,” says Dr. Suzanne Morin, clinician scientist at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC). “We want people to think about their bones at a much earlier age, and we …
From Vimy to Juno Commemorates Canada's Role in First and Second World Wars
November 24th, 2016 Releases Montreal – The RBC Art and Heritage Centre of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) and the Juno Beach Centre are pleased to announce that the exhibition From Vimy to Juno , which highlights Canada’s role in the First …