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Montreal, Quebec
Montreal, Quebec Montreal is a diverse and dynamic metropolis known for its joie de vivre. A great place to live, with plenty of restaurants, night life, conventions, and exhibitions, Montreal is famous for its annual Jazz Festival, Film Festival and Just …
Lachine Campaign
Lachine Campaign Using what we’ve learned over 100 years of serving the community Established in 1913, The Lachine Hospital has a rich history in the West Island. While its name has changed over time – Saint Joseph’s Hospital, The Lachine Hospital Centre …
Hospital Volunteers
September 17th, 2010 Approximately 1,700 volunteers donate their time, compassion and experience to 90 different volunteer programs across the MUHC. They play an integral role in the lives of patients, visitors and staff, whether it is assisting with …
A new dawn for community health
November 30th, 2009 Can a hospital that uses energy 24 hours a day all year long be environmentally friendly? It may be hard to believe, but when it comes to the environment, the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) definitely makes the grade. “A …
The MUHC Director General’s awards 2009
December 1st, 2009 "On this night—our first MUHC Director General’s Awards Gala—it is my distinct pleasure to honour the exceptional contributions of our ten award winners, and to also salute the more than two hundred nominees whose meritorious efforts …
What is H1N1?
December 1st, 2009 H1NI flu is a new type of flu. It first appeared early in 2009 in Mexico. In the early days of the pandemic, H1N1 flu was sometimes called swine flu. This is because the genetic makeup of the virus includes several genes found in a form …
Reducing the Risk
December 1st, 2009 To reduce the risk of getting H1NI or of infecting others, follow these simple rules: Wash your hands often, especially after visiting a place where people may have H1NI; If you are coughing or sneezing, wear a mask if you visit a …
H1N1 Vaccination
December 1st, 2009 The MUHC has received an initial supply of H1N1 vaccine to cover MUHC healthcare workers and high-risk hospitalized patients. We are expecting more doses in the coming days to fully cover the needs of these targeted populations. Our …
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Tackling the rising costs of health care
February 19th, 2010 Faced with the continual tide of new technology, our universal health care system must constantly deal with surging costs. At the same time, hospitals have to operate on fixed budgets. So how can we benefit from the best technologies …