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Hundreds of alumni reconnect with old friends at the MUHC/McGill Homecoming and Medical Symposium
April 1st, 2015 To celebrate the medical heritage of both the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) and McGill University, the two institutions joined forces to host three days of events, comprised of homecoming celebrations, a medical symposium and …
Using patients' own cells to accelerate research into neurological disease
March 31st, 2015 Releases A patient’s very own skin cells may hold the key to new treatments and even cures for devastating neurological diseases. A generous $1 million donation from Mr. J. Sebastian van Berkom, and critical partnerships with Brain …
Second edition of Lace It Up! Football for Her a great success
April 1st, 2015 Releases Participants of the second annual Lace It Up! Football For Her fundraiser that took place on March 29, 2015 at Club Sportif MAA trying on some equipment of the Montreal Alouettes players. All proceeds from the event, created by …
Toonie Challenge raises $8,848 and counting!
April 2nd, 2015 Releases Eleven schools participated in this year’s McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) Foundation Toonie Challenge , an annual event that engages students and their schools in an active relationship with the MUHC and raises funds for …
For out-of-town patients, is there, at a reasonable cost, a place that immediate family members can stay near the new Glen?
April 8th, 2015 The MUHC currently has connections with a number of hotels in the downtown core that offer discounted rates to patient families. We are also exploring possible discounted options for accommodations closer to the new Glen site. For more …
Response to MUHC Union statements concerning Royal Vic move
April 9th, 2015 In preparation for the MUHC Royal Victoria Hospital move of patients and personnel to the new Glen site on Decarie Blvd., employees from many different sectors (maintenance, food services, transport, logistics, etc.) meet regularly with …
April - Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month
April 2nd, 2015 Releases The Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital - The Neuro, McGill University and the McGill University Health Centre, is at the forefront of Parkinson’s research and clinical care. Parkinson’s patients are seen at The Neuro’s …
Breast cancer: $4.5 million for nine homegrown researchers
April 7th, 2015 The Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation announced this week a $4.5 million investment for nine homegrown researchers, including six researchers affiliated with McGill, the MUHC and the Jewish General Hospital. Over 20 years, the Foundation …
Ovarian cancer: Genetic testing should be accessible to all women with the disease
April 15th, 2015 Releases The genes BRCA1 and BRCA2 play a significant role in hereditary breast and ovarian cancers. Recent media attention has focused on American actress Angelina Jolie’s decision to have her ovaries and fallopian tubes surgically …
Heritage Heroes: Anne Usher & the Friends of the MUHC
April 16th, 2015 Some of the Friends inventorying artwork at the Royal Victoria Hospital. The Art & Heritage Centre has been canvassing the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) hospitals, tracking and collecting artwork, medical historical objects, and …