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The New MUHC Cancer Centre: Building a closer community

August 16th, 2012 The shock of a cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming to patients and their loved ones. Feelings of fear and uncertainty can be intensified by the sudden responsibility of having to make and keep track of numerous medical appointments and …

MUHC surgery teams making a world of difference

September 6th, 2012 Click on photo to view slideshow By Tamarah Feder Injury is the number one cause of death for people under the age of 49 in countries such as Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Ukraine or Haiti. Contrary to what one might imagine, these …

Quick Pics - a snapshot of life at the MUHC (September 2012)

Quick Pics - a snapshot of life at the MUHC (September 2012) …

Child’s cancer journey ends with a smile

September 10th, 2012 Name : Mia Age : 6 Diagnosis : Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) As Mia sits drawing, she stops and looks up when asked about how she felt when her cancer treatments ended. The six-year-old’s blonde streaked hair has grown back …

E. coli Infections: What you need to know

September 27th, 2012 Why you should take note Products contaminated with E. coli O157 can pose a serious public health risk. The Public Health Agency of Canada has been working with its health and food safety partners on an investigation into illnesses in …

World Breastfeeding Week, October 1 to 7

September 27th, 2012 More than 170 countries will take part in World Breastfeeding Week from October 1 to 7 to help raise awareness about the importance of breastfeeding as the norm for infant feeding around the globe. It is always held during the 40 th …

Moving Forward With the Lachine Hospital's Redevelopment

September 28th, 2012 “The different pieces of the puzzle are coming together at Lachine,” says Normand Rinfret, Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC). “The Clinical Activities Priority Settings exercise …