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“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 …
Love through illness
February 14th, 2017 Articles Valentine’s Day is all about love, and love comes in many forms. Love that helps those navigate illness is pure, all-consuming, and powerful. The walls of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) are filled with beautiful …
What is high Lipoprotein(a), and should I be concerned?
February 22nd, 2017 Releases Montreal – A team of researchers from the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Center (RI-MUHC) found that elevations in a unusual form of cholesterol, called Lipoprotein(a) or Lp(a), as responsible for 1 in 14 …
A prescription with legs!
February 23rd, 2017 Releases Montreal – A study from the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) shows that physician-delivered step count prescriptions, combined with the use of a pedometer, can lead to a 20 per cent …
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness month!
March 2nd, 2017 Releases In Quebec, colorectal cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer-related deaths among men and the 3rdamong women. During National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, it is crucial to highlight the importance of early screening, …
Montreal General Hospital receives $8.5M for research-facility upgrades and energy-saving renovations
March 2nd, 2017 Releases Montreal – The Government of Canada announced today in Montreal that McGill University, the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) and the Jewish General Hospital will receive $70.7 million through the Post-Secondary Institutions …
Voices of Consensus and the Road Ahead
March 7th, 2017 Releases Last May, the MUHC Board of Directors Strategic Initiatives Committee was mandated to define the contribution of our Academic Health Centre (AHC) to the Quebec health network, taking into account the reforms brought by Bill 10, …