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A Brilliant Night 2016
October 4th, 2016 Releases An evening filled with personal stories from those whose lives have been affected by brain cancer will once again contribute to the fight against the disease. A Brilliant Night will take place on Oct. 19 at 6:30 p.m., and will …
MUHC care knows no borders
October 4th, 2016 Articles The scene was ripped right out of a parent’s worst nightmare. Imagine being thousands of miles away from home with a child in respiratory distress, with no access to the machine that helps them breathe. This was a reality for …
$75,000 - Celebration of Life
November 30th, 2015 Releases $75,000 – Celebration of Life : The 17th annual Celebration of Life dinner-dance took place on October 23, 2015. This year, the event celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Liver Transplant Program at the MUHC. Organized by …
$60,000 – Borden, Ladner, Gervais (BLG)
November 30th, 2015 Releases National law firm, Borden, Ladner, Gervais (BLG), has committed to donating $500,000 over a span of 10 years to The Best Care for Life Campaign through the MUHC Foundation. On November 5, Yves Dubois and John Murphy, both …
MUHC goes the extra mile to make breastfeeding possible for all moms
October 7th, 2016 Articles At 37 weeks gestation, Chelsea Lichtenberger gave birth to her daughter Lola at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC). But unlike most births, Chelsea’s was considered high-risk due to her Marfan syndrome—a hereditary …
A journey from MUHC clerk to Neurosurgeon
October 12th, 2016 Articles From unit clerk to fully trained neurosurgeon, Dr. Carlo Santaguida's journey at the MUHC started at only 17 years old. Today's he shares why he's still proud to be a member of the MUHC …
Why is communication between doctors and patients so appalling?
October 14th, 2016 Question : Why is communication between doctors and patients so appalling? We need to be able to make contact by email and / or phone. Receptionists/secretaries can deal with the phone/emails if needed. We just are wasting time …
I need to find my way to a clinic of the Glen site. Is there a map to help me find my way, and is parking available?
October 14th, 2016 Parking Question: I need to find my way to a clinic in Block D of the Glen site. Is there a map to help me find my way, and is parking available at this site? Answer: To find your way around the Glen site, click here to consult the map. …
When a patient is discharged from the hospital, what are the hospital's and the treating physician's responsibilities?
October 14th, 2016 Question: When a patient is discharged from the hospital, what are the hospital's and the treating physician's responsibilities to ensure continuity of care, appropriate home support or referral to a convalescent facility. Also, what …
My friend has a physical disability and the technicians did not want to transport his wheelchair. How he get home once he is discharged?
October 14th, 2016 Question: My friend has been admitted to the Royal-Victoria Hospital. He has a physical disability and uses a wheelchair. He was transported by ambulance to the hospital, and the technicians did not want to transport his wheelchair. I …