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Canadian first: Hemorrhage control device saves lives of critically injured patients
July 12th, 2018 Releases MONTRÉAL — Most early deaths in trauma patients result from hemorrhaging, so it’s vital that surgeons race to locate and stop it. A new balloon catheter which quickly stops internal bleeding caused by pelvic fractures is leading a …
Sperm banks, Egg banks and Surrogacy
Sperm banks, Egg banks and Surrogacy Using a Donor Sperm Bank The use of donor sperm is suggested when the male partner: cannot produce sperm (azoospermia) produces very low quality sperm (oligozoospermia), making pregnancy highly unlikely or for other …
MUHC in the News | July 13, 2018
MUHC in the News | July 13, 2018 Tiny balloon catheter stops bleeding, has life-saving impact in trauma patients ER-REBOA catheter is often used on the battlefield to stave off bleeding in injured military personnel. Dr. Andrew Beckett, an MUHC trauma …
Research teams awarded nearly $12 million in CIHR funding
July 17th, 2018 Releases Understanding the role of genetics in the mechanisms underlying preterm birth, examining sex and gender differences in cardiovascular health outcomes, implementing collaborative tools to improve youth mental health and wellness …
MUHC in the News | July 20, 2018
MUHC in the News | July 20, 2018 Cholera progresses in the shadow of Ebola The first step in curbing the spread of cholera is to provide safe drinking water, says Cédric Yansouni, deputy director of the J.D. MacLean Center for Tropical Diseases at McGill …
The Gouvernement du Québec authorizes the study of the Montreal General Hospital modernization project
July 26th, 2018 Releases Montréal, July 26, 2018 – The Minister of Health and Social Services, Gaétan Barrette, today announced that the Montreal General Hospital modernization project is included in the Québec Infrastructure Plan (QIP) as a "project …
Latent TB Treatment: Shorter is Better
August 1st, 2018 Releases Research Montreal – Treatment of latent tuberculosis is set to transform after a pair of studies from the Research-Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) revealed that a shorter treatment was safer and more …
Monday, August 6 is a holiday at the McGill University Health Centre
August 3rd, 2018 News Monday, August 6 is a holiday at the McGill University Health Centre. Our offices, clinics and test centres will be closed. Regular opening hours will resume on the following day. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. In …
Statutory Holidays
Statutory Holidays 2025-2026 February break Monday, February 10, 2025 Good Friday Friday, April 18, 2025 Easter Monday Monday, April 21, 2025 Dollard Day Monday, May 19, 2025 National Holiday Tuesday, June 24, 2025 Canada Day Tuesday, July 1, 2025 …
Two RI-MUHC researchers receive prestigious provincial grants for innovative projects
August 17th, 2018 Two researchers from the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) have each received Ministry of Economy, Science and Innovation (MESI) grants totaling $500,000 to support the completion of their international …