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Dr. Maurice McGregor recognized for contributions to Health Technology Assessment
April 11th, 2014 Dr. McGregor, McGill University professor emeritus and recently retired chair of the Technology Assessment Unit of the McGill University Health Centre, was honoured by the Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH) …
Keeping stomach flu at a healthy distance
January 20th, 2014 If there’s one visitor nobody wants around, it’s gastroenteritis a.k.a. ‘the stomach flu’. During these colder months, from October to April, we’re at higher risk of getting the dreaded stomach flu, especially with children in the …
Beware of "diet thinking"
February 7th, 2014 Although more women are affected by eating disorders, more and more men are starting to fall into this category. This is partly explained by the fact that men and women are threatened by a phenomenon Sylvie Goulet, a psychologist at the …
Ministry Visits on the Evaluation of the Residential Quality in Long Term Facilities
Ministry Visits on the Evaluation of the Residential Quality in Long Term Facilities Plan d'amélioation du Centre d'hébergement Camille-Lefebvre Plan d'amélioration de l'Institut thoracique de …
Starting a new chapter at 18
March 3rd, 2014 From the time she was born and diagnosed with a complex congenital heart problem, Sabrina Bigras’ parents understood that her condition would require specialized follow-up care for the rest of her life. Sabrina’s healthcare journey at the …
It's International Women's Day
March 6th, 2014 Historically, in Canada, the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has been predominantly considered a man’s disease as it has mostly affected men who have had sex with men. As a result, healthcare services for people living with HIV are …
Thoracic surgery at the Montreal General Hospital
March 7th, 2014 As 2015 approaches, the Montreal General Hospital (MGH) is undergoing a significant transformation to prepare for the reorganization of services at the New MUHC. With its supraregional mandate and as the only unit of its kind within the …
FREE checkups for men at the 9th Annual Men's Health Awareness Day
June 6th, 2014 What can you do in 10 seconds? Check an email, update a Facebook status, blow your nose… MUHC urologist Dr. Peter Chan can check a prostate in 10 seconds and possibly save a life In the time it …
The flu...it's coming!
October 29th, 2013 Fever, aches and pains, stuffy nose, sore throat, coughing and sneezing—most of us are all too familiar with these signs and symptoms, especially at this time of year. Experts at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) are reminding …
Lancet holders: Questions and Answers
Lancet holders: Questions and Answers The following Questions and Answers address what happened, how it happened, any potential risks, what can be done to ensure you and your children are safe, and how to reach us. Should you have any other questions or …