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Parking level renovations at the Montreal General Hospital on Cedar Avenue
September 19th, 2014 Starting Monday, September 22, 2014, access to the entrance and parking lot located on Cedar Avenue of the Montreal General Hospital will be restricted due to important work to the structure and surface coverage. To ensure user …
September 21 is World Alzheimer's Day
September 19th, 2014 MUHC scientists leading innovation in Alzheimer’s research Alzheimer's disease affects 500,000 Canadians and 25 million people worldwide. That number is expected to quadruple by 2050 as the proportion of the elderly continues to …
Managing rheumatoid arthritis: it takes a team
September 24th, 2014 Pictured here: Mrs Heather Wiseblatt, Dr Ines Colmegna, Dr Peter Panopalis and Mrs Maria Bazan. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic condition that can threaten an individual’s overall functioning, independence and working ability. …
4 myths about rheumatoid arthritis
September 24th, 2014 September is National Arthritis Month in Canada, and while many people may think they understand the condition, persisting myths and misconceptions can sometimes get in the way of the latest information on the disease. With over …
Is the Emergency Department at the Montreal General Hospital still open now that the new Glen site ED is open?
September 29th, 2014 Yes. As the only tertiary trauma centre in downtown Montreal, the Montreal General Hospital Emergency Department continues to provide round the clock care to those in need, even though the Glen site is up and running. What’s more, it …
Is there a patient pick-up and drop-off area at the Glen site?
August 5th, 2014 Each of the public entrances at the Glen site has a pick-up and drop-off zone, accessible via the main entrance on Decarie Boulevard. All drop-off zones are wheelchair …
Will Vendôme metro station have a second pedestrian access to the Glen?
June 12th, 2014 Yes, a second universally-accessible entrance will be opening its doors by winter 2020. Entirely funded by the Government of Québec, the project as a whole consists in adding a new, accessible entrance building Vendôme métro station and …
What type of patient rooms are at the Glen site?
June 12th, 2014 The new hospital has 500 large single-patient rooms with a private en-suite shower and toilet. Single rooms allow patients to talk to their doctor and nurses in private and they also help to minimise the risk of hospital acquired …
I have a complaint about my experience at the hospital – who can I talk to?
June 12th, 2014 Each site of the MUHC has an ombudsman to assist patients and their families by investigating and helping to resolve complaints or areas of dissatisfaction. Patients and families should first discuss their concerns with members of their …
Does the arrival of this new hospital bring about risk of further gentrification in the area?
June 12th, 2014 There is no doubt that the arrival of the MUHC will revitalize the surrounding neighbourhoods. The MUHC has been working in partnership with the Concertation inter-quartier (CIQ) and local stakeholders to ensure that any changes are …