Health in the Community
Celebrating the twentieth anniversary of the GPCR Retreat
Fast-forward to more years of innovative research on G protein-coupled receptors (GPCR) ahead of us! Source: RI-MUHC, by Stéphane Laporte, PhD The GPCR Retreat has become...
October 10, 2019
Empower parents, enable breastfeeding
Source: MUHC Ideally, breastfeeding should start immediately after birth with skin to skin care at birth. But this is not always possible. At...
October 2, 2019
Diagnosed and pregnant: battling sickle cell disease
Source: MUHC When Judelyne Pierre moved from Haiti to Quebec, she was eager to start a new chapter in her life. But less...
September 26, 2019
Nurses making an impact in Indigenous communities
As part of Indigenous Awareness weeks at McGill University (September 16-27), the Ingram School of Nursing, in collaboration with Global and Indigenous Health...
September 25, 2019
Indigenous youth take lead at Eagle Spirit Science Futures camp
By Matthew Brett with files from Diane Weidner Indigenous youth gathered at McGill University this summer for the 2019 Eagle Spirit Science Futures...
September 19, 2019
Cured after decades of disease
Source MUHC When Gérard Genest was a child, he spent more time at the Montreal Children’s Hospital (MCH) than in school. That’s because...
September 6, 2019
Grease is the Word at Molson Stadium one Summer Night
By Michelle Stoopler, McGill Medical student For one special night this past June, Percival Molson Stadium was abuzz with movie fans rather than...
September 3, 2019
Sleuths at the MUHC: the essential role of Infection and Prevention Control
Source: MUHC For some staff at the MUHC, the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Services are responsible for making sure you’ve washed your...
August 14, 2019
New facilities for the Vallée-de-l’Or U-FMG
By Frédérique Mazerolle Beginning potentially as early as 2021, the Vallée-de-l'Or University Family Medicine Group (U-FMG) will have a new building to deliver its...
August 6, 2019
Montréal sans HépC: a fight to eliminate HCV in Montreal
Source: MUHC To highlight World Hepatitis Day, the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) is proud to share some exciting news: the launch of Montréal...
July 26, 2019
For hemophiliacs, the best treatment happens at home
From babies to adults, the Hemophilia Treatment Centre of the MUHC prepares patients for home therapy so they can lead a full, active...
July 22, 2019
Celebrating 100 plus 1
Eminent neuroscientist Brenda Milner has birthday party at The Neuro By Shawn Hayward, The Neuro Neuro held a birthday celebration today for neuroscientist...
July 19, 2019