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Canada’s largest study ever on aging reaches recruitment goal of 50,000 participants
June 30th, 2015 Releases The Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) , one of the most comprehensive studies ever conducted on aging, has reached its goal of 50,000 participants. This national undertaking aims to find ways to improve the health of …
Death of Arthur T. Porter
July 1st, 2015 Releases The McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) extends its condolences to the family of Dr. Porter. The MUHC will not comment any further. ____________________________________ About the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) The …
A good first impression
July 7th, 2015 Articles Cheryl-Anne Simoneau’s association with the Royal Victoria Hospital of the McGill University Health Centre (RVH-MUHC) goes back a long time. It was there that she gave birth to her daughter Vanessa some 30 years ago and where she …
'Gorillas' in our midst
July 7th, 2015 A team of McGill University social scientists is using ethnographic research to study the organizational work involved in the unprecedented transition of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) to its new location at the Glen site. Since …
A glimmer of hope for patients with leukodystrophies
July 8th, 2015 Releases Dr. Geneviève Bernard, Child Health and Human Developmental Program, RI-MUHC Dr. Benoit Coulombe, IRCM Leukodystrophies are deadly neurodegenerative diseases that affect one in 7,000 children and remain incurable. These genetic …
Women and Leadership
March 8th, 2017 Articles Today, the MUHC is celebrating women! Within our hospitals, we have over 10,000 women who are succeeding, thriving and always committed to giving their best for the wellbeing of our patients. Chantale Bourdeau, Interim Associate …
Talking organ and tissue donation with nurse clinician Wendy Sherry
April 24th, 2017 Articles Although she did not know it at the time, when Wendy Sherry agreed to accept a 10-month replacement position as a nurse in the organ and tissue donation program in 2005, she was about to embark on a path that would shape her …
Working at the MUHC: a family affair
April 24th, 2017 Articles Marc has been a devoted member of our housekeeping department Marc has been a devoted member of our housekeeping department at the Montreal General Hospital for over 30 years. Whether he's greeting patients or making sure that …
All Independent MUHC Board Members Resign
July 10th, 2017 Releases Almost two years ago Minister Barrette appointed some new people and re-appointed others as independent members of the Board of Directors of the MUHC upon the recommendation of a committee of governance experts. We were chosen for …
The Patient Engagement Collection
September 25th, 2018 The McConnell Patient Resource Centre provides health information services to adult patients, families, caregivers and members of the community, helping them to be empowered, informed and active participants in their care. For Users’ …