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June 23rd, 2016 Articles Sébastien Houle, licensed practical nurse, Ambulatory Services, Lachine Hospital. It feels like our hospital has its own soul: everyone knows everyone else; everyone is heading in the same direction. I can't wait to see the whole …
MUHC in the News | June 20 - 23, 2016
MUHC in the News | June 20 - 23, 2016 Cellular woes at MUHC Glen site to be fixed by Telus The MUHC and Telus announced a collaborative initiative to boost the cellphone signal inside the Glen site this week. The telecommunications company will cover the …
A changing tide at the Lachine Hospital
June 27th, 2016 Articles After a series of changes, the work environment in the operating room at the Lachine Hospital has, once again, become pleasant and rewarding. From left to right, front row: Benoit Caron, nurse; Françoise Phaneuf, patient …
Researchers open new path of discovery in Parkinson’s disease
June 27th, 2016 Releases Researchers open new path of discovery in Parkinson’s disease Neuron cell death may be caused by overactive immune system A team of scientists led by Dr. Michel Desjardins from the University of Montreal and Dr. Heidi McBride …
An informed and dedicated team oversees a large inventory that's crucial to treating our patients
June 28th, 2016 From the simplest machines to the most complex, the huge inventory of biomedical equipment used by the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) includes an amazing variety of devices available to meet many needs at the MUHC. This could …
Daily dose of caffeine impairs recovery after noise-induced hearing loss
June 30th, 2016 Releases A new study by investigators at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) has discovered that daily consumption of caffeine can impair recovery after temporary hearing damage. The results are …
MUHC expert Dr. Mark Ware appointed vice-chair of federal task force on legalization of cannabis
June 30th, 2016 Releases Dr. Mark Ware World-renowned pain specialist and medical cannabis researcher Dr. Mark Ware, director of clinical research at the Alan Edwards Pain Management Unit of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC), has been nominated …
$150,000 Raised at the Lachine Hospital Foundation’s Venetian Ball
May 6th, 2015 Releases Dorval, May 6, 2015 – Nearly 400 people came out to the Marriott In-Terminal Hotel on Saturday, May 2 for the Lachine Hospital Foundation’s Venetian Ball, hosted this year by TVA 22 h anchorwoman Sophie Thibault. All guests also …
May - Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month
May 7th, 2015 The Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital – The Neuro at McGill University and the MUHC has Canada’s oldest MS clinic but is always innovating - striving for progress and better treatments for patients. What’s new in MS at The Neuro …
The bright mind and curious spirit of young researcher Constantina Boikos
May 7th, 2015 Constantina Boikos is a 25 year-old PhD Epidemiology candidate working in the field of Public Health at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC). Insatiably curious, she is always searching for new angles to …