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Moving Forward With the Lachine Hospital's Redevelopment
September 28th, 2012 “The different pieces of the puzzle are coming together at Lachine,” says Normand Rinfret, Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC). “The Clinical Activities Priority Settings exercise …
Insect repellents: the pros and cons
August 7th, 2012 Camping is a great activity to get the family outdoors and enjoy nature. However, we must share this space with other critters, including pesky mosquitoes, black flies and ticks. Insect repellent will go a long way in discouraging these …
Protecting Your Family from West Nile Virus
July 7th, 2015 Hot summer nights in Canada are perfect for barbecues on the patio with friends and family, or huddling around the camp fire with the kids. It’s not uncommon to be joined by a few uninvited pests as the sun sets on the camp ground, and …
Complete care under one roof at the Glen site
August 16th, 2012 Many people are already familiar with the stresses that come with childbirth; even the smoothest deliveries can be fraught with fatigue and worry. But imagine the stress associated with a high-risk birth, where mother and child may need …
Why is whooping cough (pertussis) making a comeback?
August 22nd, 2012 Pertussis (also known as whooping cough) is a highly contagious infection of the respiratory tract. It spreads through droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Pertussis is a cyclic disease with epidemics occurring every few …
Pertussis (Whooping Cough): When to Go to Emergency
August 22nd, 2012 Pertussis (also known as whooping cough) is a highly contagious infection of the respiratory tract. It spreads through droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Because pertussis can be very serious, it’s important to know when …
Anxiety in some new mothers can equal that of combat soldiers
October 4th, 2012 A recent study led by RI MUHC researcher in the Division of Clinical Epidemiology Dr. Deborah Da Costa, in collaboration with colleagues from Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) and the Jewish General Hospital, shows a small minority …
Energy Drinks: The Facts Behind the Fizz
October 9th, 2012 They’re the neon-coloured fizzy drinks found in gas stations, pharmacies and grocery stores, and are increasingly marketed to young children – but are they safe for their consumption? With names like Full Throttle, Monster, Tab Energy, …
The Glen site: A reflection of us
October 12th, 2012 After long months of hard work, we have reached a major milestone in the Glen site project: the design is now complete! Thanks to our 800 clinical advisors and users who took part in the detailed design process, the Glen site will truly …
MUHC manager takes the plunge for Shave to Save
October 12th, 2012 Virgin Radio’s Shave to Save fundraising initiative was launched in 2000 and has since raised nearly $4 million in support of the Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation. This year, MUHC section manager in Housekeeping Tiffany Lee-Wo will join …