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Infection prevention – Staying ahead of the game!
October 23rd, 2014 In light of the Ebola outbreak that has taken the world by storm, medical experts from around the globe have had to prioritize infection control measures in healthcare facilities. While no cases have yet been identified in Canada, …
Nursing workshop gets makeover and becomes The Infection Control Amazing Race!
October 28th, 2014 The Infection Control Amazing Race Teams Red team: Karen Gonzales, Iryna Petrukovich, Angie Gongora, Liliana Moreno Blue team: Tracey Cavaliere, Kathy Higgins, Edna Schell, Arlina Jones, Winsome Clarke Orange team: Sharon Johnson, …
An Intensive Care Unit that is family-oriented
October 29th, 2014 Whether patients are experiencing sudden trauma, have severe medical complications or are recovering from surgery, the intensive care unit (ICU) of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) is always ready to care for them. By going …
And the winner is...
October 30th, 2014 The McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) granted $150,000 to fund a creative new project to improve radiotherapy patients’ experience during the 2014 Challenge Q+ award ceremony yesterday afternoon. The primary goal with this …
It's National Pain Awareness Week
November 6th, 2014 At the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) we save lives every day but sometimes in ways people may not immediately consider. One woman revealed to Dr. Deborah Radcliffe-Branch, the Director of our Chronic Pain Self-Management …
Why is the new hospital called the Glen site?
November 11th, 2014 The Oxford dictionary states that a glen is a narrow valley. Thus the Glen site gets its name from the land it is originally built on. Erected in 1906, the land served as a train yard and station on the Canadian Pacific Railway route …
November 19th is World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Day
November 19th, 2014 Many patients across the world take advantage of the Living well with COPD program, developed by Dr. Jean Bourbeau at the McGill University Health Centre’s (MUHC) Montreal Chest Institute (MCI). By visiting the website …
What do I tell a taxi driver as the name of my destination when wanting to arrive at the front door of the new MUHC at the Glen?
November 20th, 2014 When taking a taxi to the new Glen site, you can asked to be dropped off at the main entrance of the Glen site, located at 1001 Décarie blvd. The Glen has three designated drop-off zones (Royal Victoria Hospital for adult care, …
March is Nutrition Month
March 28th, 2014 As a Clinical Nutritionist at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) working with upper gastrointestinal cancer, general surgery and trauma patients, Eleanor Eckert is a critical part of the healthcare team. Eleanor Eckert, Clinical …
April - Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month
March 31st, 2014 The Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital - The Neuro, McGill University and the McGill University Health Centre, is at the forefront of Parkinson’s research and clinical care. Parkinson’s patients are seen at The Neuro’s Movement …