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The “My Toolbox” program teaches patients with chronic conditions how to take the reins
March 3rd, 2010 My Toolbox – a six-week program offered for free at the MUHC – assists patients and their loved ones in managing the day-to-day challenges of living with a chronic condition. The popular program is led by volunteers who themselves suffer …
Spring Ahead!
March 6th, 2013 Daylight Saving Time starts at 2 a.m. this Sunday, March 10 . Don’t forget to move your clock ahead one hour! Food for thought: springing forward can have an impact on sleep patterns. You can prepare yourself and your loved ones by going …
MGH Otolaryngology first in Quebec to purchase sophisticated technology
March 31st, 2010 Over two days last week, MUHC Otorhinolaryngologist Dr. Karen Kost and clinic staff of the MGH Otolaryngology Department showed off their newly acquired state-of-the-art equipment—the first healthcare centre in Quebec to acquire this …
The Lachine Campus looking to improve access with new upgrades
March 17th, 2010 “Boiling the problem of obesity down to negligent or carefree behaviour is completely unfair to the 300,000 Quebecers who suffer from this condition," said Dr. Nicolas Christou, a leading surgeon in this field at the McGill University …
The MUHC at the Glen is well on its way…
December 16th, 2013 1) Panorama of the Glen site. September 2013. The Glen site is more than 80 per cent complete. Thirty seven per cent of the exterior aluminum cladding has been installed (10,000 of 28,000 panels) and heating and cooling systems are …
Brain surgery saves six year old from daily seizures
December 17th, 2013 When you’re faced with a difficult challenge, you can either become bitter or better. It’s a thought that often crosses Nathalie Richard’s mind. Luckily for her and her family, she has always chosen the latter. When she was 32 weeks …
Pharmacy
Pharmacy The mission of the Pharmacy Department is to provide patient-centered pharmaceutical care and services. In addition, Pharmacy is responsible for the evaluation of drugs to be listed on the MUHC Drug Formulary and for drug use within the …
Dealing with common health problems during the Holidays
December 18th, 2013 Every year during the holidays, Montreal hospitals face higher-than-normal patient volumes in emergency rooms. The holidays are a time for all sorts of gatherings and get-togethers, and while they are the highlight of the season they …
A thank you letter that warms the heart
July 10th, 2014 Staff at the Lachine Hospital of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) received a wonderful surprise in the mail this past October. Frances Irons, who is 92 years old, thanked a number of employees who gave her exceptional care …
A miracle on 2300 Tupper Street
December 30th, 2013 There are some things you cannot explain. Call it a coincidence, an accident, or maybe even luck or fate. But every now and again you come across a “miracle” - a patient, who against all odds, survives and thrives even when everything …