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Hematology
Hematology The Hematology division provides advanced care for patients with rare blood disorders, as well as an important supportive role for all other tertiary-care programs at the MUHC. Programs Acquired Disorders of Haemostasis and Coagulation Anaemia …
Respiratory Medicine
Respiratory Medicine The Respiratory Division at the MUHC treats and supports patients with lung and breathing problems at all three of the hospital’s sites. The Montreal Chest Institute (MCI), located at the Glen site, is a centre of clinical, research, …
Energy Drinks: The Facts Behind the Fizz
October 9th, 2012 They’re the neon-coloured fizzy drinks found in gas stations, pharmacies and grocery stores, and are increasingly marketed to young children – but are they safe for their consumption? With names like Full Throttle, Monster, Tab Energy, …
The Glen site: A reflection of us
October 12th, 2012 After long months of hard work, we have reached a major milestone in the Glen site project: the design is now complete! Thanks to our 800 clinical advisors and users who took part in the detailed design process, the Glen site will truly …
MUHC manager takes the plunge for Shave to Save
October 12th, 2012 Virgin Radio’s Shave to Save fundraising initiative was launched in 2000 and has since raised nearly $4 million in support of the Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation. This year, MUHC section manager in Housekeeping Tiffany Lee-Wo will join …
We need to continue the work being started to de-stigmatize diseases related to mental health
May 9th, 2013 “ When it comes to mental health, we have come a long way; especially in terms of attitude. But we still have a long way to go. Depression is predicted to be the greatest cause of medical morbidity by 2020. We need to continue the work being …
Heritage Hero: Herb Bercovitz
May 9th, 2013 When Herb Bercovitz started working at the Montreal General Hospital (MGH) as director of Hospital Services, he had no idea what treasures lay hidden within its walls. “It was 1988, the year before I retired. I was waiting for the elevator …
Meet Anna Balenzano
May 15th, 2013 Anna Balenzano - Assistant Nurse Manager, Postpartum Unit, Women's Health at the Royal Victoria Hospital “From patient care to managing the unit, the supplies, scheduling nurses to work, making sure all policies and procedures are carried …
Equipment Procurement and inventory: a mammoth task
May 15th, 2013 Approximately 50,000: that’s how many pieces of equipment will be moved to the Glen site in 2015. This is what the biomedical team at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC), with the help of users and the planning office, has been …
Laboratory Services and Affiliates
Laboratory Services and Affiliates The Molecular Genetics , Biochemical Genetics , and Cytogenetics laboratories perform various highly specialized diagnostic tests. Molecular Genetics Laboratory The molecular genetics laboratory at the Montreal …