Search
Keep your Distance from the Flu
November 1st, 2017 Procedures to receive vaccination vary from one region to another. Some institutions require an appointment, whereas others do not. Where to get Vaccinated To know how to proceed and where to get vaccinated, visit the website of your …
New heart failure implant ends “clash of technologies”
July 17th, 2017 Releases Montreal – A patient from the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) with heart failure has successfully received a Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillator (CRT-D) that will allow him to safely undergo full-body magnetic …
New MUHC study calls for targeted screening of high-risk healthcare workers for tuberculosis
July 31st, 2017 Releases Montreal — Tuberculosis (TB) is a recognized hazard for healthcare workers, but the annual screening strategy currently in place in Canada and the United States is costly with very limited health benefits and should be …
MUHC in the News | July 31 - August 4, 2017
MUHC in the News | July 31 - August 4, 2017 MUHC toxicology expert warns drug users ahead of Montreal music festivals As the city gears up for a few weekends of music festivals, MUHC toxicology expert, Dr. Sophie Gosselin, speaks out about the dangers of …
Recruitment process for the Board of the MUHC
July 26th, 2017 Releases [COURTESY TRANSLATION] As part of the appointment process for the new independent members of the McGill University Health Center (MUHC) Board of Directors, a first meeting of the Recruitment Committee arranged by Mr. Gaétan …
MUHC in the News | August 14 - 18, 2017
MUHC in the News | August 14 - 18, 2017 Research to help senior citizens remain strong A new study conducted at the Research Institute of the MUHC shows consuming protein during each daily meal might help senior citizens maintain their strength. …
HOP Lachine! The ambassadors' voice
August 25th, 2017 Articles During the five planning workshops, the ambassadors of the HOP Lachine! project worked with patient representatives, members from management and administration, both from the MUHC and Lachine Hospital, and with a team of …
MUHC in the News | August 21 - 25, 2017
MUHC in the News | August 21 - 25, 2017 Recipe for a healthy voice The human voice is a powerful and essential communication tool, yet most people take it for granted. Voice disorders affect one in ten adults in their lifetime and they often occur in …
Eating protein three times a day could make our seniors stronger
August 30th, 2017 Loss of muscle is an inevitable consequence of aging that can lead to frailty, falls or mobility problems. Eating enough protein is one way to remedy it, but it would seem that spreading protein equally among the three daily meals could …
MUHC in the News | August 28 - September 1, 2017
MUHC in the News | August 28 - September 1, 2017 Early signs of autism from the age of six months Alterations in the brains of six-month-old and one-year-old children identify those at risk for autism spectrum disorder, according to a recent study led by …