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New study in Quebec long-term care facilities to investigate the science behind why so many residents had severe cases of COVID-19
March 11th, 2021 Research News Dr Don Vinh continues his work to understand why some people are more vulnerable to COVID-19 MONTREAL, March 11, 2021 – Across Canada, but particularly in Quebec, long-term care facilities have accounted for a …
Dr. Samara Zavalkoff - Marthe-Pelland Award
March 16th, 2021 Accolades Our heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Samara Zavalkoff who was presented with the Marthe-Pelland Award on Monday, which has been given to outstanding women physicians since 2019 on the occasion of International Women's Rights …
March Is Nutrition Month
March 17th, 2021 Articles Nutrition month is often a time when you find tips, tricks, and recipes to support your nutritional well-being. But as we all know, this past year has been different. Dietitians working on the frontline at the MUHC did important, …
1st dose of COVID-19 vaccine provides 80% protection 14 days after administration
March 17th, 2021 News An article published today reports that 32% of the 78 MUHC employees infected with COVID-19 last February, or 25 employees, had received a first dose of the vaccine. It is important to note that of these, at the time of diagnosis, 12 …
Rhian M. Touyz to Lead Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
March 18th, 2021 Releases News Cardiovascular clinician-scientist chooses Québec, Canada for next leadership role Montreal, March 18, 2021— The Board of Directors of the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) announces today …
How the MUHC’s Social Service department responded to the COVID-19 Pandemic
March 23rd, 2021 Articles The MUHC’s Social Service department serves and supports adult patients with complex care needs. They are patient advocates who also help families cope with the stress of hospitalization, illness or injury. They also help …
Profession: Perfusionist
March 23rd, 2021 News France Denis and Jeanne Corriveau, both perfusionists at the McGill University Health Center (MUHC), tell this anecdote with humour: "People don't know what a perfusionist is. They make us repeat, percussionists, perfumists? We still …
How to get to the Lachine Hospital
How to get to the Lachine Hospital The Lachine Hospital entrance is located at 650, 16th Avenue in Lachine (corner of Rue St-Antoine). Access for limited mobility People with a vehicle displaying a Disabled Parking Permit can park in the spaces reserved …
World Tuberculosis Day: Let’s put an end to it
March 24th, 2021 News Articles A patient named Sophie* (a fictitious name to preserve anonymity) was finishing her quarantine period following a positive diagnosis of COVID-19 in June 2020, when a cough and difficulty breathing intensified: "At first I …
McGill International TB Centre receives $17.2 M for clinical trials and clinical research on tuberculosis
March 25th, 2021 News Accolades Following a joint application by the CAB-V (Canada, Australia, Benin & Vietnam) network, an established international research group, $13.5 million USD (17.2 million CAD $) has been awarded to Dr. Dick Menzies (PI) of the …