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Maximizing health for our ageing population
April 11th, 2013 Clémence Piché, nurse at the Lachine hospital, speaks with a patient. At the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC), over 45 per cent of patients were 65 years old and over last year. This number will only continue to climb. The growth in …
Dedicated Lachine Hospital volunteer bringing smiles to patients for over 40 years
April 12th, 2013 Evelyne Couillard and Marie-Claire Ferrera, right, who also volunteers at La Cafetière. Evelyne Couillard has been volunteering at the Lachine Hospital since 1971. With a smile that never quits, she keeps busy running the little coffee …
From housekeeper to volunteer at the Montreal General Hospital, George has always shined
April 12th, 2013 George Hine—or as he likes to joke, M.G.H. for “Mr. George Hine”—started at the Montreal General Hospital in 1972 in Housekeeping. From day one he understood his job was important and that he knew he would always give the best he could to …
Picture This...
April 14th, 2013 Budding rapper writes and performs a song of appreciation for family and the care he received at the MUHC Royal Victoria Hospital after overcoming a deadly disease Demetri Paschalis raps. In typical teenage fashion, he started in his …
MUHC Councils
MUHC Councils The Board of Directors has councils that meet on a regular basis between Board meetings. The terms of reference and membership for each council are indicated below. Council of Physicians, Dentists and Pharmacists (Legislated) Council of …
Cheers to our volunteers!
April 17th, 2013 Say Thanks to a volunteer today. Express your appreciation to an MUHC volunteer by sending an e-card! A big thank you goes out to our over 2,100 volunteers who give close to 190,000 hours a year to the McGill University Health Centre …
Shriners launch construction at Glen site
April 17th, 2013 2013 will be a year of change, growth and excitement for Shriners Hospitals for Children - Canada. These days, excavation and construction work for their new hospital is starting at the Glen site, at the corner of Décarie Boulevard and …
Progress at the Glen site: a question of equipment too
April 25th, 2013 Since the launch of the construction phase at the Glen site, our teams have put a lot of effort into the identification and purchase of equipment specific to the activities of a university health centre. The McGill University Health …
We need to continue the work being started to de-stigmatize diseases related to mental health
May 9th, 2013 “ When it comes to mental health, we have come a long way; especially in terms of attitude. But we still have a long way to go. Depression is predicted to be the greatest cause of medical morbidity by 2020. We need to continue the work being …
Heritage Hero: Herb Bercovitz
May 9th, 2013 When Herb Bercovitz started working at the Montreal General Hospital (MGH) as director of Hospital Services, he had no idea what treasures lay hidden within its walls. “It was 1988, the year before I retired. I was waiting for the elevator …