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The founding of Palliative Care Services Worldwide
June 30th, 2010 From within the walls of the Royal Victoria Hospital (RVH), and under the leadership of McGill Physician Dr. Balfour Mount, came the first Palliative Care Service in the world. In the early 1970s, palliative care was virtually …
Social Workers play vital role in helping patients get back on their feet
July 30th, 2011 Hospitals can create stress and anxiety for just about anyone. From tests and procedures to waiting for results and wondering what comes next, many patients rely on social workers to help guide them through the process. More than 100 …
Montreal Neurological Pain Program tops in Canada
June 30th, 2010 From Montreal to Sept-îles, Gaspésie and Abitibi, the Pain Program of the Chronic Pain Clinic at the Montreal Neurological Hospital/Institute (MNH /I) helps patients from Quebec and beyond, who suffer from chronic pain—a condition that …
Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer Directeur médical de l’équipe du cancer du sein : Dr Sarkis Meterissian Comment joindre l’équipe : Tél. : 514 934 1934, poste 36631 Téléc. : 514 843 1503 Notre objectif : Offrir des soins d’excellence aux patientes atteintes d’un cancer du …
Oncology Care and Services
Oncology Care and Services Specialized care Several MUHC teams provide highly specialized care and expertise that, for the most part, is not available outside academic health centers. These include ultra-specialized care in radiation therapy, …
Tips on how to prevent heat stress
July 11th, 2016 While the long hot days of summer are wonderful, they can also bring on heat-related illnesses such as heat stroke, exhaustion and dehydration. During the summer months heat can get extreme in certain workplaces, particularly where there …
Apply Today
Apply Today Finding the right job The MUHC is constantly looking for new team members. With multiple teaching hospitals and a research institute to operate and manage, skills and training are important, but so is enthusiasm. If you are looking for a …
Government of Quebec funding for assisted reproduction begins
August 5th, 2010 MONTRÉAL, August 5, 2010 – The McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) welcomes the start of the Quebec government’s funding of fertility treatment today – a move that will bring new hope to many Quebec couples struggling with infertility. …
A young girl’s face is stretched in innovative surgical procedure
August 20th, 2010 Cynthia Maldonato is 11 years old. She loves to sing in her church choir and her favourite subject is math. Instead of sporting the usual ’tween wardrobe of jeans and a hoodie, during a recent visit to the Montreal Children’s hospital …
Newsletter confirmation
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