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Medical student idea leads to a smartphone app to measure and treat flesh wounds

Dr. Sheila Wang, a dermatologist at the McGill University Health Centre, realized when she was in medical school the difficulties…

6 years ago

As a caregiver, you can receive financial assistance of up to 55 per cent of your earnings, to help you take time off work

As a caregiver, you don’t have to be related to or live with the person you care for or support,…

6 years ago

Patient at the Montreal General Hospital emergency room accuses staff of neglecting patients

In early December Donna Sarraf was rushed to the MGH ER, and while waiting on a stretcher that didn’t have…

6 years ago

New MUHC CEO to ask Quebec for more financial resources

Photo: MUHC At the Public Board meeting on Monday, the new executive director of the McGill University Health Centre, Dr.…

6 years ago

McGill University Health Center registered the worst deficit among Quebec Hospital’s, at $ 25.5 million

According to the Ministry of Health and Social Services, the McGill University Health Center (MUHC) topped the list of the…

6 years ago

Five teachers go bedside-to-bedside at the Montreal Children’s Hospital, giving lessons to children who come to the hospital for long stay treatments

Teacher Sarah Adair walked into the hospital for her first day of work this school year and saw her former…

6 years ago

Former union president writes Santa for assistance in scheduling MUHC Public Board Meetings

Former Interim President and VP OHS for the MUHC support and office staff, writes an open letter (Email) addressing the…

6 years ago

Michèle Gauthier, appointed McGill University Health Centre interim director of human resources, communications and legal affairs

Dr. Pierre Gfeller head of the McGill University Health Centre  has appointed an interim director of human resources, communications and…

6 years ago

New MUHC CEO to increase security at the Montreal General Hospital

New MUHC CEO, Dr. Gfeller, declined to comment on specific personnel changes, but he told the Montreal Gazette that he…

6 years ago

Should Canada’s healthcare system continue to be subsidized by a foreign government

 Despite Saudi Arabia's reversal of the decision to withdraw its 1,100 medical residents from Canadian hospitals, the question remains,…

6 years ago

MUHC superhospital – Only six of over 50 accessibility report recommendations have been implemented

According to The Montreal Gazette, of the more than 50 recommendations to improve access for the disabled at the MUHC…

6 years ago

Patients / Users Rights – as Set out in the Act Respecting Health and Social Services (LSSS)

Who is a user? A user of the Health and Social Services network is not only a person who is…

6 years ago

Dr. Pierre Gfeller named executive director of the McGill University Health Centre

Dr. Pierre Gfeller, who earned his medical degree from McGill in 1980, will take over from interim MUHC executive director…

7 years ago

Health Minister to create official English language committee responsible for maintaining access to health and social services

Montreal Gazette reported Quebec announced the creation of an official English-language committee responsible for maintaining access to health and social…

7 years ago

Healthcare in Crisis: Nurses Mobilize for Safer Quebec Healthcare

Healthcare in Crisis: Nurses mobilize for change. The Quebec healthcare system is in crisis and nurses are overturning old taboos…

7 years ago

40-year-old Quebec Medicare card gets makeover

Quebec is changing the look of its 40-year-old medicare card The new design for the ID cards for the Régie…

7 years ago

Diabetic drug reverses memory loss in mice; shows promise as treatment for Alzheimer's

A drug originally created to treat type 2 diabetes could be used to treat Alzheimer’s after scientists found it “significantly…

7 years ago

MUHC Complies With Last Years Government Directive and Lowers Patient Parking Rates

The first half-hour of parking will be free instead of $10. Photo: Gratisography / Pexels To comply with a directive…

8 years ago

Study shows shorter work day benefits both employer and employees

The study showed employees get sick less, have lower stress, and work harder, improving productivity. The Swedish government funded an…

8 years ago

Oh that smell – MUHC is battling a sewage problem

Oh that smell ! The facilities are ultra-modern, the staff is recognized for their cutting edge expertise, but since its…

9 years ago

MUHC is banning smoking and vaping on hospital grounds

The MUHC is banning smoking and vaping on hospital grounds in a policy that will be phased in over the…

9 years ago

Quebec Ombudsman Investigating Excessive Parking Fees at MUHC Superhospital

Quebec ombudsman investigating complaints of 'excessive' parking fees at MUHC superhospital. Photo: Jose Espinal / Pexels Quebec’s ombudsman announced Thursday that she…

9 years ago

DOvEE Project Offers Free Ovarian Cancer Screening for Quebec Women 50-Years and Older

What is ovarian cancer ? Ovarian cancer is a female cancer nicknamed the silent killer because its symptoms are often…

10 years ago

Ancient Egyptians had right to paid sick days

Health care for workers boasted productivity Ancient Egyptians had right to paid sick days. Text's form the Egyptian village Deir…

10 years ago

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