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Monday, August 7 is a holiday at the MUHC
August 4th, 2017 Releases Monday, August 7 is a holiday at the MUHC. Our offices, clinics and test centres will be closed. Regular opening hours will resume on the following day. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. In the event of a medical …
One-on-one with RI-MUHC's Dr. Bahar Torabi and Dr. Elizabeth Fixman
February 10th, 2017 Articles The McGill University Health Centre’s Research Institute (RI-MUHC) houses an incredible amount of talent and innovation. To mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we sat down with two female researchers …
“Renoir en Rose” fundraising event raised over $40,000
January 26th, 2017 Releases Top chefs from Montreal came together to prepare a gourmet dinner for more than 100 guests on January 25 for the “Renoir en Rose” fundraising event at the Sofitel Montreal Golden Mile’s Renoir restaurant to raise money for the …
Pregnancy-related conditions taken together leave moms - and dads - at risk
November 14th, 2017 Releases Montreal — Research has already shown that women who develop either diabetes or high blood pressure during pregnancy are at risk of getting type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure or heart disease years later. Now, a new study …
Breastfed babies are less likely to have eczema
November 13th, 2017 Releases Babies whose mothers had received support to breastfeed exclusively for a sustained period from birth have a 54% lower risk of eczema at the age of 16, a new study led by researchers from King’s College London, Harvard …
Unprecedented Canada-wide movement to improve pediatric cancer treatment
November 23rd, 2017 Releases Montreal – In Canada, cancer remains the leading cause of illness-related death in children. In an effort to accelerate research breakthroughs and ensure a faster path to a cure for children living with resistant, recurrent …
Construction around the McGill University Health Centre Glen site
November 24th, 2017 Releases Due to the Vendome Project (STM is building a tunnel from the metro to the trains and the Glen site), there is currently an eastbound portion of the Glen site north road that is closed to vehicular traffic. If you are coming …
President and Executive Director search process
November 24th, 2017 Releases Dear MUHC community, There have been many unsubstantiated rumors indicating that the MUHC is contacting candidates to fill the position of President and Executive Director. Currently, as I indicated at the MUHC Annual General …
Make the right choice!
November 27th, 2017 Every year during the holidays, Montréal hospitals see a spike in visits to their emergency rooms. The holidays are a time for all sorts of gatherings, which brings people into contact with the viruses that are going around at that …
The Birks Family Foundation donates $300,000 to the MUHC Foundation
October 26th, 2016 Releases From left to right: John A. Rae, Chairman of the Best Care for Life campaign, Claudio Bussandri, Chairman of the Board of Directors, MUHC, David Laidley, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Birks Family Foundation, Maria Birks, …