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Lili's journey of courage and determination
October 17th, 2014 Lili Sohn’s life turned upside down when she was diagnosed with breast cancer on Valentine’s Day of 2014. At only 29 years old, she was told she needed to have surgery to remove a carcinogenic lump located in one of her breasts. “It …
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 …
Recovering from addiction
July 9th, 2014 …
Temporary closure of Cedar Avenue - July 11 to 12
July 9th, 2014 A temporary closure of Cedar Avenue will begin on Friday, July 11 at 5 p.m. in order to install two new transformers at the Montreal General Hospital (MGH). A crane will be installed on Cedar Avenue, between the Livingston and Cedar …
Thank you to all those angels
July 17th, 2014 Alexandra Stephenson This letter was originally published in the Montreal Gazette on July 28, 2014. My 95-year old mother has been undergoing radiation for a tumour on her back at the oncology department at the Montreal General Hospital …
Why is the MUHC spending 4.3 million dollars on art at the new Glen site if they have to make budget cuts?
August 8th, 2014 The MUHC recently announced the eleven works of public art that have been chosen for the new Glen site. While the inclusion of these pieces fits well with our endeavor to create a healing environment for our patients and the community, it …