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Cedars Cancer Centre
Cedars Cancer Centre The Cedars Cancer Centre is reinventing the way we provide cancer treatment at the MUHC. With oncology services from both the Royal Victoria Hospital and Montreal General Hospital now situated under one roof, this Centre provides …
The journey of acceptance and determination of a woman living with PKD
September 4th, 2015 From the time she was a young girl, Diane* knew she had a 50/50 chance of having polycystic kidney disease (PKD), an incurable genetic condition in which fluid-filled cysts develop in the kidneys and affect their function. Over time, …
Adult ophthalmology at the MUHC: a new home, a new name
September 8th, 2015 McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) adult outpatient ophthalmology, formerly at the Royal Victoria Hospital and at the Montreal General Hospital, has now moved to brand-new facilities at 5252 de Maisonneuve West. This facility, …
Action Plan to Remedy Drain Blockages and Spillovers at the Glen Site
September 8th, 2015 Releases Since the opening of the Glen site’s facilities, drain blockages and spillovers have become a source of disruption and concern for everyone in the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) community. Specific areas have been …
The MCH is testing its emergency response system
September 9th, 2015 To test response measures in the event of an external disaster, the Montreal Children’s Hospital (MCH) will be involved in a simulation exercise : Thursday, September 10 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. MCH Emergency Department (ED) The MCH ED …
A chance at fatherhood after testicle cancer
September 9th, 2015 Articles Greg Star was 22 years old when he suspected he had a tumour in his testicle. “I had a terrific pediatrician who taught me how to do the self-examination,” he says. “In February 2004, I noticed a mild discomfort in my left …
Research breakthrough in fight against muscle wasting diseases
September 15th, 2015 Releases Montreal – It is estimated that half of all cancer patients suffer from a muscle wasting syndrome called cachexia. Cancer cachexia impairs quality of life and response to therapy, which increases morbidity and mortality of …
A Smoke and Vape Free MUHC
May 24th, 2018 News Fines will be imposed starting May 31, 2018 In 2015, the MUHC adopted a Smoke and Vape Free Policy which states that no smoking or vaping is permitted anywhere on hospital grounds. PLEASE NOTE: The policy covers tobacco, cannabis and …
Psoriasis Awareness Month
September 17th, 2015 Articles For the majority of patients with psoriasis, an incurable disorder of the immune system that causes raised, red patches to appear on the skin, a visit to the doctor and a topical cream can be all it takes to clear the …
History and Milestones
History and Milestones For more than one and a half centuries, MUHC hospitals have been providing the best possible care to the community. In 1997, The McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) was founded through the merger of five Montreal hospitals: …