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Patient focussed care, every day
Patient focussed care, every day The Cancer Care Mission of the McGill University Health Centre offers a full spectrum of oncology services to children, adolescents, adults and their families. Our goal is to reduce the prevalence of the disease, its …
Training and research: the direct way to better care
Training and research: the direct way to better care In 2008, the Canadian Foundation for Innovation awarded the largest grant in its history—$100 million—to the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre. The funds will go for new …
The Pivot Nurse
The Pivot Nurse The oncology pivot nurse plays a crucial role in patient and family-centred care. In fact, for the integrated network of interdisciplinary teams to offer the complete biological, psychological, sociological and spiritual care continuum …
Cedars CanSupport
Cedars CanSupport Care for the mind, body and spirit of each cancer patient Founded by cancer survivor Gwendolyn Andrews Nacos in 1988, Cedars CanSupport offers a wide range of free services and support programs to help care for the mind, body and spirit …
The Cedars Cancer Centre
The Cedars Cancer Centre Cancer care, teaching and research will be revolutionized in Montreal, thanks to the construction of a new $155 million Cedars Cancer Centre on the Glen site as part of the $2.2 billion MUHC redevelopment project. The Cedars …
The BCG World Atlas: a world first in the fight against tuberculosis
March 23rd, 2011 McGill, RI MUHC researchers launch free online atlas of TB vaccination policies from around the world Tuberculosis (TB) continues to pose a major global health threat. Someone in the world is newly infected with TB bacteria every second. …
Think with your helmet
Think with your helmet Think With Your Helmet… a head injury prevention campaign All year round, more people than ever are participating in sports and recreational activities – and that of course is a good thing! However, the number of head injuries is …
Safety first in sports and recreation
Safety first in sports and recreation Go for a check-up at least once a year and don’t hesitate to see a doctor or a rehab specialist if your physical activity produces unusual symptoms. If your state of health necessitates regular medical follow-ups and …
We appreciate our Volunteers
December 11th, 2011 Close to 700 volunteers regularly offer their time in over 50 different programs throughout the Royal Victoria Hospital, the Montreal Neurological Hospital and the Montreal Chest Institute. Overall, the Montreal General Hospital …
Umbilical cord blood: Making Every Drop Count
August 1st, 2011 Donating umbilical cord blood is not something most women consider when they give birth—less than 10 per cent of mothers actually enroll in the Héma-Québec Public Cord Blood Bank—but it is a gesture that can save lives. Umbilical cord …