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February 2nd, 2016 Articles Jenna Berger, chief-resident in Cardiology, Montreal General Hospital of the MUHC “Throughout the years of med school I realized that it’s important to stay grounded and to know who you are and what makes you happy.” In a few …
Joint team work smooths transition from pediatric to adult care
December 7th, 2015 Articles At the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC), many of these young patients build strong ties with their pediatric healthcare teams. To ensure a successful transition from pediatric to adult care, they need plenty of time, …
Temporary closure of one traffic lane on Cedar Ave
July 8th, 2015 A temporary closure of one lane of traffic on Cedar Avenue will take place on Saturday July 11 between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. in order to transfer a piece of biomedical equipment from the Montreal General Hospital (MGH). A crane will be …
Two RI-MUHC recipients set out to make new discoveries in prostate cancer research
June 25th, 2015 Releases Fourteen forward-thinking Canadian prostate cancer researchers have been rewarded for their innovation with Movember Discovery Grants, funded by the Movember Foundation through Prostate Cancer Canada (PCC). The winners were …
MUHC conducts first islet cell transplant in Quebec
July 23rd, 2015 Releases The MUHC has conducted the first islet cell transplant in Quebec. The breakthrough was made at the Glen site of the MUHC after the complex process of isolating islet cells from a donor pancreas was achieved at the MUHC Human Islet …
Mutual trust and close follow-up, keys to successful hepatitis B treatment
July 24th, 2015 Articles A trusting doctor-patient relationship is important to help patients make well informed decisions about their treatment. When it comes to hepatitis B – a disease requiring long-term treatment and close follow-up – that’s …
I paid for a day pass at the Glen just before midnight. When I left several hours later, I was charged again. Why is a 24 hour pass not valid for 24 hours?
July 29th, 2015 Question: I paid for a day pass when I arrived at the Glen site just before midnight. When I left several hours later, I was charged again. Why is a 24 hour pass not valid for 24 hours? Answer: While this was case when the Glen site first …
MUHC Ophthalmology moves to new location on de Maisonneuve West
July 29th, 2015 The McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) adult outpatient Ophthalmology program, located at the former Royal Victoria Hospital site and at the Montreal General Hospital, has moved to its brand new facilities at Place Vendôme, located at …
Update on MUHC properties sale process
July 30th, 2015 Releases As part of the MUHC redevelopment project, the government authorized the MUHC and Health Ministry to proceed with the sale of the Montreal Chest Institute and Montreal Children’s Hospital. The MUHC has recently received offers for …
Canadian study sheds surprising light on the causes of cerebral palsy
August 3rd, 2015 Releases Dr. Michael Shevell (study co-author) and Dr. Maryam Oskoui (lead study author) both researchers at the RI-MUHC from the Child Health and Human Development Program TORONTO/MONTREAL – Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common cause …