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Research and Innovation
Research and Innovation We are currently starting a research project to study whether enrolling in a two month structured exercise program prior to surgery (also known as prehabilitation) will affect the amount of weight that is lost after surgery, when …
The Team
The Team The bariatric surgery team currently consists of three surgeons, two coordinators, two nurses and two dietitians. Patients are followed by different members of our team, according to their individual requirements. All patients must attend an …
Teaching and Training
Teaching and Training The McGill University Health Center is a teaching hospital. As such, medical students, residents and fellows may be involved in your care. The staff surgeons are always in charge of your overall care and make all important decisions …
Contact the Department
Contact the Department Contact us Email: [email protected] Phone: 514-934-1934 ext. 35280 To request a first appointment at the Montreal General Hospital, please use the MUHC Referral Portal . Bariatric surgery clinic referral …
NEURO PORTRAIT: inspiring art and science
August 27th, 2013 Men and women in white gowns and masks, machine lights flickering, strange instruments glowing—a brain operation is a visually exciting spectacle for a photographer. But what if the photographer is also the patient? The answer can be …
Maximizing health for our ageing population
August 28th, 2013 The Emergency Department team at the Royal Victoria Hospital is currently testing Elder Friendly initiatives. Pictured above, left to right: Pierre Chassé, Joseph Denitis, Brendon St-Denis, Danièle Lamarche, Sophie Veilleux, Lourdy …
The Power of One: Nevine Fateen
September 3rd, 2013 Nevine Fateen is the manager of Volunteer Services at the Royal Victoria Hospital (RVH), Montreal Chest Institute and Montreal Neurological Hospital. With the smile of an angel and the efficiency of an air traffic controller, Fateen …
Paying another visit to Dr. Google?
September 3rd, 2013 When your or your family aren't well, it’s completely natural to look for solutions, answers and reassurance promptly. The Internetis often the go-to destination for finding that info. While searching to see if your sniffles match the …
Talking Eds: Conversation with Ron Fraser, psychiatrist at the MUHC on Suicide prevention
September 10th, 2013 Welcome to the first Talking Eds vlog, which will be published monthly on muhc.ca. Each Talking Eds will feature one of our many experts at the McGill University Health Centre educating our audience on a specific health topic. This …
Pertussis (Whooping Cough): When to Go to Emergency
August 22nd, 2012 Pertussis (also known as whooping cough) is a highly contagious infection of the respiratory tract. It spreads through droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Because pertussis can be very serious, it’s important to know when …