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Dr. David Rosenblatt: A rare doctor with a common touch
September 5th, 2012 MUHC oncology patient Vicky Voyer with her daughter and husband seated next to volunteer minstrel Dr. David Rosenblatt, at the weekly Cedars Can Support Tea@2. “You gotta sing for your cake!” Dr. David Rosenblatt calls out to Dr. Rhagu …
The New MUHC Cancer Centre: Building a closer community
August 16th, 2012 The shock of a cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming to patients and their loved ones. Feelings of fear and uncertainty can be intensified by the sudden responsibility of having to make and keep track of numerous medical appointments and …
MUHC surgery teams making a world of difference
September 6th, 2012 Click on photo to view slideshow By Tamarah Feder Injury is the number one cause of death for people under the age of 49 in countries such as Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Ukraine or Haiti. Contrary to what one might imagine, these …
Child’s cancer journey ends with a smile
September 10th, 2012 Name : Mia Age : 6 Diagnosis : Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) As Mia sits drawing, she stops and looks up when asked about how she felt when her cancer treatments ended. The six-year-old’s blonde streaked hair has grown back …
E. coli Infections: What you need to know
September 27th, 2012 Why you should take note Products contaminated with E. coli O157 can pose a serious public health risk. The Public Health Agency of Canada has been working with its health and food safety partners on an investigation into illnesses in …
World Breastfeeding Week, October 1 to 7
September 27th, 2012 More than 170 countries will take part in World Breastfeeding Week from October 1 to 7 to help raise awareness about the importance of breastfeeding as the norm for infant feeding around the globe. It is always held during the 40 th …
Moving Forward With the Lachine Hospital's Redevelopment
September 28th, 2012 “The different pieces of the puzzle are coming together at Lachine,” says Normand Rinfret, Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC). “The Clinical Activities Priority Settings exercise …
Energy Drinks: The Facts Behind the Fizz
October 9th, 2012 They’re the neon-coloured fizzy drinks found in gas stations, pharmacies and grocery stores, and are increasingly marketed to young children – but are they safe for their consumption? With names like Full Throttle, Monster, Tab Energy, …
The Glen site: A reflection of us
October 12th, 2012 After long months of hard work, we have reached a major milestone in the Glen site project: the design is now complete! Thanks to our 800 clinical advisors and users who took part in the detailed design process, the Glen site will truly …
MUHC manager takes the plunge for Shave to Save
October 12th, 2012 Virgin Radio’s Shave to Save fundraising initiative was launched in 2000 and has since raised nearly $4 million in support of the Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation. This year, MUHC section manager in Housekeeping Tiffany Lee-Wo will join …