A picture of human triumph in the midst of COVID-19
At the heart of the photo, a woman advances on a walker, a wide smile on her face. She’s surrounded by healthcare workers from…
Dr. Emily Kay-Rivest joins Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Welcome to Dr. Emily Kay-Rivest, who has joined the JGH Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery as a specialist in ear and skull base…
Blood drive held in honour of CIUSSS occupational therapist
The Lethbridge-Layton-Mackay Rehabilitation Centre (LLMRC) hosted its sixth annual blood drive, in collaboration with Héma-Québec, on September 20. Each year, the drive is held…
Appointment of Carl Drouin — Access to Medical Services
Congratulations to Carl Drouin, who on September 19 became Associate Director for Access to Medical Services of the Montreal Regional Department of General Medicine (DRMG), which…
Appointment of Yaël Harroche — Technical Services
Congratulations to Yaël Harroche, who became Associate Director of Technical Services for Real Estate Development on August 29. In this position, which involves projects related…
Family Medicine residents organize walk-in clinic
Congratulations to the Family Medicine residents of GMF-U Herzl (affiliated with McGill University) for organizing the September 14 walk-in clinic, aimed at preventing cervical cancer. Approximately…
Dr. Solon Schur joins JGH as skull base neurosurgical oncologist
Congratulations to Dr. Solon Schur on joining the Jewish General Hospital Division of Neurosurgery, where his interests include treating benign and malignant skull base tumours using…
Passing of Archie Deskin, JGH Executive Director 1975-1991
Archie Deskin, who was instrumental in guiding the Jewish General Hospital into the modern era as Executive Director from 1975 to 1991, has passed away…
Ready, set, go! Children with vision loss get help to prepare for school
Innovative new “mock classroom” teaches learning skills, brings together children with visual impairments For five-year-old Malik, summer was an exciting time of discovery. He…
Introducing the Connected Health Record for CIUSSS West-Central Montreal
Project will create a single uniform health record accessible at all CIUSSS sites To improve the quality of health care and social services, and…
Lighting the way
Talk about a bright idea! When our CIUSSS decided to upgrade the lighting in patients’ rooms at Mount Sinai Hospital, everyone provided input—from nurses…
Appointment of Serge Cloutier – Nursing
Congratulations to Serge Cloutier, who becomes Director of Nursing on September 12. With the support of his teams and in collaboration with all of our…
Appointment of To Nhu Nguyen — Academic Affairs and Research Ethics
Congratulations to To Nhu Nguyen, who is now the Director of Academic Affairs and Research Ethics. She has more than 20 years of professional experience,…
JGH Nurse Scientist honoured with Governor General’s Gold Medal
Guillaume Fontaine, a Nurse Scientist at the Jewish General Hospital’s Centre for Nursing Research, has been recognized with one of Canada’s most prestigious academic…
Turning bath time into spa time
An ambitious upgrade at Donald Berman Maimonides Geriatric Centre is turning routine bath time into relaxing spa time for residents. Thanks to ongoing renovations…
Our Music Therapists help kick off the school year
Once again, Music Therapist Tiana Malone has gotten together with her colleagues in the Rehabilitation programs at the Mackay Centre and Philip E. Layton Schools to…
Appointment of Carine Fortin – Frontline Integrated Services
Congratulations to Carine Fortin, who became Director of Frontline Integrated Services on August 24. She is returning to her roots, having started her nursing career…
Celebrating a career devoted to seniors, research and lifelong learning
Cindy Starnino discovered her professional passion at the tender age of 20. Fresh out of CEGEP, she was hired for a position in social…
Appointment of Audrey Benarrosh — Logistics and Supply
Congratulations to Audrey Benarrosh, who has been named Director of Logistics and Supply of CIUSSS West-Central Montreal. Ms. Benarrosh has held this position on…
New Recharjme booths in four CIUSSS facilities
In addition to the three Rechajme booths available to Jewish General Hospital employees, our CIUSSS is proud to announce that it has contributed to installing new…