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Put the kettle on: reaping the benefits from a hot cup of tea
January 19th, 2017 The bone chilling January cold has settled in, and there’s no better way to fight this weather than to be drawn in by the warm embrace of a piping hot cup of tea. January is Hot Tea Month in Canada, and we at the McGill University …
“Renoir en Rose” fundraising event raised over $40,000
January 26th, 2017 Releases Top chefs from Montreal came together to prepare a gourmet dinner for more than 100 guests on January 25 for the “Renoir en Rose” fundraising event at the Sofitel Montreal Golden Mile’s Renoir restaurant to raise money for the …
The Birks Family Foundation donates $300,000 to the MUHC Foundation
October 26th, 2016 Releases From left to right: John A. Rae, Chairman of the Best Care for Life campaign, Claudio Bussandri, Chairman of the Board of Directors, MUHC, David Laidley, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Birks Family Foundation, Maria Birks, …
Oliver Jones Concert Raises $65,000 for the Lachine Hospital
November 18th, 2016 Releases Over 300 people attended the sold-out concert on November 17th at L’Entrepôt in Lachine, where Oliver Jones performed one of his last shows before his retirement at the end of the year. The 82 year-old Jones, accompanied by …
Ottawa donor takes up the fundraising torch, inspired by P.K. Subban
October 20th, 2016 Releases Yesterday, the Montreal Children’s Hospital received a very special visit to the P.K Subban Atrium; Ottawa physician Dr. Charles Kowalski made official his $250 000 donation to the Children’s Foundation. Dr. Kowalski, better …
A chance at fatherhood after testicle cancer
September 9th, 2015 Articles Greg Star was 22 years old when he suspected he had a tumour in his testicle. “I had a terrific pediatrician who taught me how to do the self-examination,” he says. “In February 2004, I noticed a mild discomfort in my left …
Research breakthrough in fight against muscle wasting diseases
September 15th, 2015 Releases Montreal – It is estimated that half of all cancer patients suffer from a muscle wasting syndrome called cachexia. Cancer cachexia impairs quality of life and response to therapy, which increases morbidity and mortality of …
A Smoke and Vape Free MUHC
May 24th, 2018 News Fines will be imposed starting May 31, 2018 In 2015, the MUHC adopted a Smoke and Vape Free Policy which states that no smoking or vaping is permitted anywhere on hospital grounds. PLEASE NOTE: The policy covers tobacco, cannabis and …
History and Milestones
History and Milestones For more than one and a half centuries, MUHC hospitals have been providing the best possible care to the community. In 1997, The McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) was founded through the merger of five Montreal hospitals: …
New study maps the progression of Parkinson's disease within the brain
September 22nd, 2015 Releases Scientists at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital - The Neuro, at McGill University and the McGill University Health Centre, have made advances in understanding the process involved in the progression and spread …