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Media visit on site!
July 12th, 2012 To mark the second anniversary of the start of construction at the Glen site, the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) and its partner, the Groupe immobilier santé McGill (GISM), were pleased to invite members of the media to an …
Demystifying sunscreen: it's in the label
May 29th, 2014 Some brands call themselves ‘sun tan lotion’, others say they are ‘sweatproof’, ‘waterproof’, or that they can be sprayed on while your child is wet…but can we really trust all these statements? What kind of sunscreen works best to protect …
Progress at the Glen site!
July 20th, 2012 It has been two years since construction at the Glen site began and where once there was a forest of pylons, there is now a structure that will become a modern hospital that will be populated and run by MUHC staff, patients, families and …
Encouraging breastfeeding a societal effort, study says
July 27th, 2012 By Julie Robert “Breastfeeding support is not only a health professional issue, it is a societal effort”, argues Sonia Semenic, Nurse Scientist at the McGill University Health Centre and co-principal investigator of a research project …
The New MUHC Cancer Centre: Building a closer community
July 27th, 2012 By Cinzia Colella 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 …
Advertising obesity: Our brain and the dangerous appetite
July 27th, 2012 By Anita Kar One of the most serious and growing threats to public health worldwide is obesity in both children and adults. Obesity fuels diabetes, cardiovascular and other chronic diseases – all of which can cause serious harm to …
At Your Request sates patient appetites
July 30th, 2012 By Tamarah Feder Sometimes, it’s the little things that make a pleasant difference during a patient’s hospital stay. And often, those seemingly insignificant things actually require a great deal of research, organization, and the staff to …
Evelyne Pytka: Renewing the love of food for diabetics
August 2nd, 2012 By Tamarah Feder Evelyne Pytka is a clinical nutritionist and certified diabetes educator who helps children and their families navigate the challenges of living with Type 1 Diabetes – and renew a love and trust of food. For Evelyne …
Quick Pics - a snapshot of life at the MUHC (August 2012)
Quick Pics - a snapshot of life at the MUHC (August 2012) …
Insect repellents: the pros and cons
August 7th, 2012 Camping is a great activity to get the family outdoors and enjoy nature. However, we must share this space with other critters, including pesky mosquitoes, black flies and ticks. Insect repellent will go a long way in discouraging these …