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Are preventative measures against allergies taken into consideration in the kitchens of the MUHC?
August 11th, 2014 The Glen site kitchen has been designed for those with special dietary restrictions in mind. We have built a separate kitchen to prepare food for patients with severe allergies and those who require dietary supplements. This space has …
How does the MUHC plan to create a new image using that same people involved during the corruption period of the past? How did Johnathan Goldbloom get this $600,000 contract? Did it go to tender?
August 11th, 2014 The contract of Jonathan Goldbloom and Associates (JGA) was not to create a new image for the MUHC. The 2013-2015 contract states that the firm was to provide strategic advice to the Executive office and contribute to the institution’s …
New executive director of the Lachine Hospital Foundation
August 20th, 2014 The MUHC is pleased to announce the appointment of Monica McDougall as the new executive director of the Lachine Hospital Foundation. Monica brings with her more than 10 years of experience at the MUHC, including four years at the MUHC …
9 common questions about enterovirus D-68
September 17th, 2014 1. What is enterovirus D-68 (E-V D-68) and why haven’t we heard anything about it before? Enterovirus D68, or EV-D68, was first discovered in 1962 in California. Until now, it has only been tied to smaller clusters of disease in …
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 the Glen air conditioned?
August 21st, 2014 With the exception of parking, all areas in the MUHC Glen site are air conditioned. This means that air supplied to clinical and non-clinical areas are served by central systems, supplying air that is filtered, cooled, or heated and …