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Starting a new chapter at 18
March 3rd, 2014 From the time she was born and diagnosed with a complex congenital heart problem, Sabrina Bigras’ parents understood that her condition would require specialized follow-up care for the rest of her life. Sabrina’s healthcare journey at the …
Construction Update on the MUHC’s Glen site
March 4th, 2014 Start-up of the Cancer Centre’s electromechanical systems is complete. Finishing work such as painting, installation of ceramic flooring as well as installation of furniture is currently being carried out in different blocks. Dynamic …
It's International Women's Day
March 6th, 2014 Historically, in Canada, the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has been predominantly considered a man’s disease as it has mostly affected men who have had sex with men. As a result, healthcare services for people living with HIV are …
Understanding how kidneys work
March 7th, 2014 The kidneys are powerful organs that play a vital role in keeping the human body healthy. What’s more, they perform not just one but three essential functions in our bodies. First, they regulate the amount of water in our systems . Our …
Understanding dialysis
March 7th, 2014 The kidneys play an important role in keeping the body healthy. They retain or excrete water, eliminate wastes and toxins, and produce hormones that regulate blood pressure, stimulate red blood cell production and activate vitamin D. …
At the MUHC we are making a difference with our PAINFREE Initiative
November 3rd, 2013 Rapid detection of pain and its immediate management improves the well-being of patients, reduces the risk of complications and facilitates the return of mobility and independence Canadian Patient Safety Week is an annual campaign that …
The Intensive Care Units of the MUHC
November 4th, 2013 The intensive care units (ICU) of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) treat the most vulnerable patients, whether they are in recovery from surgery, have severe medical complications, or have recently experienced sudden trauma. …
Turning Frowns Upside Down
November 4th, 2013 Is smiling contagious? We hope so! At the Children’s, our mission is to provide a unique blend of caring, innovation and dedication to push the boundaries of pediatric care. Part of that mission involves turning frowns upside down one …
Remembrance Day
November 11th, 2015 If you were to take a stroll down Livingston Hall of The Montreal General Hospital 50 years ago, you would see comfortable chairs, vases filled with flowers, a shiny black and white floor and there would be a buzz of young nurses who …
It's never too late to quit
November 19th, 2013 When Dr. Jean Bourbeau, a respirologist at the Montreal Chest Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC), talks about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), he is emphatic about one very important point. “Smoking is …