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Smoking cessation and lung cancer treatment at the MUHC
March 24th, 2009 Make no mistake, many people find quitting smoking challenging. The Smoking Cessation Clinic at the MUHC is a unique program that helps patients kick the habit. Under the Directorship of Dr. Gaston Ostiguy, the clinic develops programs of …
The Global Doctor: Scientific Medicine and Social Movements - Lecture by Dr. Richard Horton
March 26th, 2009 Dr. Richard Horton, the Chief Editor of the Lancet medical journal, delivered the thirty-second annual Osler Lecture at McGill University on October 29, 2008 The sometimes controversial Dr. Horton spoke passionately on "The Global Doctor: …
A framework for tomorrow's health care
March 30th, 2009 Panelists are asked to discuss how the information presented and the resolutions of debates could be incorporated into a renewed framework for healthcare. watch the video: Gerald Baier, Dept. of Political Science, University of British …
Closing remarks: Are we ready for action?
March 31st, 2009 watch the video: Mr. Bernard Lord, LL.B. Mr. Lord served as Premier of New Brunswick from 1999 to 2006. On his departure from the legislature in 2007, Mr. Lord joined national law firm McCarthy Tétrault as Senior Counsel and was appointed …
Case Studies: Recent advances in Canadian health care
March 31st, 2009 Case study: The MUHC’s CHIP Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Presenters: Marla Gold, Dr. Steven Grover Powerpoint presentation (pdf) Case study: Ambulance New Brunswick Presenters: Rock Marois, Ambulance NB and Dr. Steve Bolton, New …
CIBC commits nearly $4 million to health care, fine arts and post-secondary education in Montreal
February 25th, 2010 Commitments include $3,000,000 for Montreal hospitals; $500,000 to Concordia's John Molson School of Business; and $400,000 to Montreal Museum of Fine Arts MONTREAL, Feb. 25 /CNW/ - CIBC (CM: TSX;NYSE) is proud to announce three …
The “My Toolbox” program teaches patients with chronic conditions how to take the reins
March 3rd, 2010 My Toolbox – a six-week program offered for free at the MUHC – assists patients and their loved ones in managing the day-to-day challenges of living with a chronic condition. The popular program is led by volunteers who themselves suffer …
Spring Ahead!
March 6th, 2013 Daylight Saving Time starts at 2 a.m. this Sunday, March 10 . Don’t forget to move your clock ahead one hour! Food for thought: springing forward can have an impact on sleep patterns. You can prepare yourself and your loved ones by going …
MGH Otolaryngology first in Quebec to purchase sophisticated technology
March 31st, 2010 Over two days last week, MUHC Otorhinolaryngologist Dr. Karen Kost and clinic staff of the MGH Otolaryngology Department showed off their newly acquired state-of-the-art equipment—the first healthcare centre in Quebec to acquire this …
The Lachine Campus looking to improve access with new upgrades
March 17th, 2010 “Boiling the problem of obesity down to negligent or carefree behaviour is completely unfair to the 300,000 Quebecers who suffer from this condition," said Dr. Nicolas Christou, a leading surgeon in this field at the McGill University …