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A Day in the Life of Denis Francis, Clinical Nurse Specialist
March 23rd, 2017 Articles Denis Francis is a clinical nurse with Ambulatory Services at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) Montreal Chest Institute (MCI).. For the last 15 years, he has worked in the Tuberculosis Outpatient Clinic, where he …
Encouraging results for patients with aggressive brain cancer
March 23rd, 2017 Releases Montreal – Being diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor is devastating news for patients and their loved ones. Whereas some types of tumor respond well to treatment, others such as glioblastomas – the most common and aggressive …
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 …
Better care, equipment and research possibilities at the new Cedars Cancer Centre
April 16th, 2015 Dr. Armen Aprikian, director of the McGill University Health Centre Cancer Care mission. Better care, equipment and research possibilities at the new Cedars Cancer Centre At the new Cedars Cancer Centre at the Glen, all physicians, …
Attention Montrealers
April 17th, 2015 Moving a hospital the size of the Royal Victoria is no easy feat. In fact, it is the largest hospital move in Canadian history! In order to make this once-in-a-lifetime event run as smoothly as possible, the MUHC is asking our patients, …
Confused about when and where exactly your clinic is moving?
April 17th, 2015 We’re gearing up for a big change! This Spring 2015, several of our services and hospitals will be transferring to new locations in order to better serve our patients. We understand that these moves can be a little confusing, so in order …
Quebec researchers and international collaborators identify a new breast cancer gene
April 27th, 2015 Releases A Quebec research team played a key role in an international study led by the University of Toronto and Pomeranian Medical University in Poland that identified a new breast cancer gene. The study, which was published online today …
Robert Richard gets impeccable care from Verdun Hospital to the MUHC
April 29th, 2015 Articles When Robert Richard had cervical spinal stenosis, a condition with potential severe consequences, he was grateful to have quick access to ultra-specialized, first-rate care at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC). …