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Play's the thing!
May 25th, 2010 As part of the Montreal Children's Hospital's Child Life program, patients enjoy spending time with their furry-footed therapist, Porto. Therapeutic Recreation focuses on a wide range of techniques to improve the physical, cognitive, …
The MUHC reaches out for children's health
May 25th, 2010 The professionals in the division of Pediatric Respiratory Medicine at The Montreal Children's Hospital of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) are no strangers to reaching out. Using email and electronic stethoscopes, and venturing …
Post-Polio clinic only one in Quebec
May 25th, 2010 At the Post-Polio Clinic at the Montreal Neurological Hospital, a multi-disciplinary team helps patients manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life. Some of the team members, from left to right: Dr. Daria Trojan, physiatrist; …
Keep summer sun fun
May 25th, 2014 Skin cancer does not occur overnight. It takes years of exposure to the sun or other sources of ultraviolet rays and a little genetic influence. People who burn easily - often those with fair skin - and those genetically predisposed to …
Dr. Karen Kost speaks out about vocal abuse
May 25th, 2010 The latest addition to the otolaryngology department is a new CO2 laser coupled with a microscope that directs a powerful beam of light that acts as a hot knife to make precise surgical cuts and can be used to treat tumors and polyps in the …
Hospital Volunteers
September 17th, 2010 Approximately 1,700 volunteers donate their time, compassion and experience to 90 different volunteer programs across the MUHC. They play an integral role in the lives of patients, visitors and staff, whether it is assisting with …
A new dawn for community health
November 30th, 2009 Can a hospital that uses energy 24 hours a day all year long be environmentally friendly? It may be hard to believe, but when it comes to the environment, the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) definitely makes the grade. “A …
The MUHC Director General’s awards 2009
December 1st, 2009 "On this night—our first MUHC Director General’s Awards Gala—it is my distinct pleasure to honour the exceptional contributions of our ten award winners, and to also salute the more than two hundred nominees whose meritorious efforts …
What is H1N1?
December 1st, 2009 H1NI flu is a new type of flu. It first appeared early in 2009 in Mexico. In the early days of the pandemic, H1N1 flu was sometimes called swine flu. This is because the genetic makeup of the virus includes several genes found in a form …
Reducing the Risk
December 1st, 2009 To reduce the risk of getting H1NI or of infecting others, follow these simple rules: Wash your hands often, especially after visiting a place where people may have H1NI; If you are coughing or sneezing, wear a mask if you visit a …