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MUHC COPD clinic helps patients breathe a little easier
November 17th, 2015 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) literally takes a patient’s breath away. Simple activities such as talking, walking or getting dressed can feel like major challenges. As the fourth leading cause of death in Canada, this …
Donors: we couldn't do it without them
November 15th, 2016 Every little bit counts in today’s healthcare environment. Seven healthcare professionals tell us about the huge impact the generosity of philanthropy has had on their patients’ experience… Philanthropy is “the love of humankind,” and …
Healthy bones, happy life: November is Osteoporosis Awareness Month!
November 22nd, 2016 “People often don't think of their bones unless they have a fracture,” says Dr. Suzanne Morin, clinician scientist at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC). “We want people to think about their bones at a much earlier age, and we …
From Vimy to Juno Commemorates Canada's Role in First and Second World Wars
November 24th, 2016 Releases Montreal – The RBC Art and Heritage Centre of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) and the Juno Beach Centre are pleased to announce that the exhibition From Vimy to Juno , which highlights Canada’s role in the First …
It's time to tackle brain health
December 1st, 2016 Research News McRae Campbell is an active and healthy 63-year-old Montrealer. He is also a patient of the Montreal Chest Institute at the McGill University Health Centre (MCI -MUHC) who has been living with the HIV virus since 2001. …
Sale of the former Montreal Children's Hospital
December 1st, 2016 Releases Today, 1 December 2016, marks the official closing date of the sale process of the former Montreal Children's Hospital (MCH), located at 2300 Tupper Street. The company 9333-8580 Québec Inc. was selected in November 2015 as the …
Researchers identify a protein that could help in the early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer
December 2nd, 2016 Dr. Zu-hua Gao (left) and graduate student Qing Li) Researchers at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Center (RI-MUHC), showed for the first time that a group of protein, called Regenerating proteins, were involved …
Network clinics in Montreal, Montérégie and Laval
Network clinics in Montreal, Montérégie and Laval Before coming to the Emergency Department Please call the clinics beforehand to check their opening hours. CENTRE DE MONTRÉAL Centre médical Métro Monk 2529, rue Allard 514 769-9999 Clinique-réseau Verdun …
Your brain on shopping - a look at compulsive buying disorder
December 7th, 2016 “Up to 70 per cent off all electronics”, “50 per cent off children’s clothing”, “HOLIDAY SALE ON NOW!” Statistics Canada reports that retail sales made in November and December 2014 represented 18 per cent of yearly total sales. For …
MUHC honored to perform first procedure using new coronary angioplasty tool
December 15th, 2016 Releases Dr. Stéphane Rinfret, chief of the catheterization laboratories at the MUHC MONTREAL - The Interventional Cardiology Service of the McGill University Health Center (MUHC) had the honor of hosting representatives of the …