Keychains open door to new horizons for Miriam Home clients
It began with a simple idea: Making keychains by hand. It has ended up unlocking a world of possibilities for young adults at Miriam…
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Giving back to honour a beloved daughter’s memory
Yasaman Salehi was an occupational therapist whose kind and generous heart touched many lives. Whether it was helping a schoolmate with an assignment or…
Spreading the word on COVID-19 in a dozen tongues
A truck pulled into a supermarket parking lot in Côte-des-Neiges recently and people turned to look as it passed. From the roof, a loudspeaker…
When the strain of the pandemic leads to radicalization
Team from our CIUSSS addresses the despair that can lead to violent extremism It might be a spouse who speaks darkly about world conspiracies….
Third year in a row! CIUSSS West-Central Montreal among Montreal’s top employers
For the third year in a row, CIUSSS West-Central Montreal has been named one of Montreal’s Top Employers, a reflection of its efforts at…
JGH named among Canada’s best employers in Forbes survey
The Jewish General Hospital has been named one of Canada’s best employers in a survey by Forbes magazine. Of the 300 companies and organizations…
Healthcare workers to become “ambassadors” in COVID-19 vaccination campaign
Chance for all CIUSSS staff to start receiving vaccine by late March Nurse Hossein Mansouri moved into a hotel during the first wave of…
How the Father Dowd home saved Christmas
Despite COVID-19 restrictions, a long-term care centre ensures residents enjoy the spirit of the holidays There will be no children visiting the Father Dowd…
These masks are changing the face of healthcare in our CIUSSS
Face masks have made it harder for everyone to communicate, whether it’s deciphering words or reading emotions. For the deaf and hard of hearing,…
JGH Dental Clinic to be named in honour of Dr. Mervyn Gornitsky
Major recognition for former Chief who was Montreal’s first oral surgeon If you’ve received a dental implant in Montreal sometime in the past 35…
Socializing with colleagues and keeping it safe
A CIUSSS expert shares tips on ways to mingle without spreading the coronavirus. The arrival of cold weather means we’re taking most of our…
When your best friend from high school winds up in the White House
Kamala Harris and her late mother have connections to the Jewish General Hospital and our CIUSSS When the world watched Kamala Harris deliver her…
A great idea, right under their noses
A group of men from the management team of CIUSSS West-Central Montreal left their razors in their drawers for a month to support prostate…
Staring down COVID-19, one x-ray at a time
There were days at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic when Joanne Schutter finished her shift at the Jewish General Hospital and her light…
Pandemic pledge at Public Information Meeting: “Bodies apart, hearts together”
The ability of CIUSSS West-Central Montreal to prevail against COVID-19 will eventually be possible, thanks to “our professionalism, our leadership and our focus on…
Why the flu shot matters this year
This year more than ever, roll up your sleeve and make a difference. Getting vaccinated against the flu is a good idea every year….
Combs, toothpaste and dignity: Care kits help elderly patients during their stay at JGH
When an 83-year-old woman was recently admitted to the Jewish General Hospital with a hip fracture, nurses called the woman’s daughter to discuss her…
JGH nursing initiative wins award for helping cancer patients manage their symptoms
A team of nurses at the JGH has won an award for an initiative that helps cancer outpatients manage their symptoms more effectively and…
JGH lounge gets a makeover with colourful seating and new breastfeeding room
Visitors and employees at the Jewish General Hospital will notice a new look in the lounge area near the hospital’s main entrance. Along with…
TV’s gripping, inside look at the JGH’s frontline battle against COVID-19
It’s something most of us could only imagine: Healthcare workers at the Jewish General Hospital stretched to their limits, yet fighting with determination to…