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Seasonal-Flu vaccination
October 16th, 2015 A new vaccine is administered each year based on the circulating strains of the virus during the winter. This year, the vaccine contains three strains of the flu virus: two type A strains and one type B. This seasonal-flu includes the …
Cold and flu prevention tips
October 21st, 2015 The most effective way to decrease complications and reduce the impact of the flu is to give a preventative vaccine shot . The North American vaccine is developed each year to work against three strains of influenza virus , based on …
Local communities and the McGill University Health Centre celebrate a new phase of partnership
May 8th, 2012 Local organisations from Westmount, Notre-Dame-de-Grace and St-Henri are celebrating a new phase in their longstanding partnership with the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) regarding the development of the Glen Site, a state-of-the-art …
Make the most out of the summer by playing it safe
July 17th, 2015 Biking, swimming, rollerblading, boating and other activities let us indulge in the carefree spirit of the season. However, in many cases, a bit of care can go a long way in preventing traumatic injuries. Debbie Friedman, director of The …
Newsflash—Trauma is preventable!
May 28th, 2012 Three years ago, the staff of the Montreal General Hospital (MGH) Trauma Program of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) decided they could no longer keep quiet. With 10,000 trauma victims a year, MGH healthcare professionals were …
MUHC Director of Nursing Patty O'Connor honoured by Première en affaires magazine
May 28th, 2012 In April 2012, Patricia O’Connor was chosen as one of the key female figures in healthcare in Quebec by the magazine Premières en affaires . Below is an adaptation of the article that appeared in the publication. Congratulations Patty! …
The art of healing—Encouraging people to think beyond illness
July 10th, 2012 The New McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) is striving to be a healthcare complex where both body and soul will be healed. To that end, plants, healing gardens, natural light and art have been made an integral part of the design. …
Influenza versus the common cold—what’s the difference?
October 29th, 2015 Viruses are spread from person to person through airborne droplets that are sneezed out or coughed up by an infected person. In some cases, the viruses can be spread when a person touches an infected surface (e.g., doorknobs, …
Tips on recovery from flu and cold
October 29th, 2015 Knowing how viruses spread, it is understandable that the best way to prevent catching the flu or a cold is good hygiene: Wash your hands frequently Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth Use a tissue if you are sneezing or coughing, …
Close-up on our Glen site
October 30th, 2012 Want to know more about the Glen site? This fall, Close-up on our Glen site gives you a look at our new state-of-the-art facility where exceptional healthcare environments, workplaces and research spaces have been …