The melodies of healing
During the COVID-19 pandemic, music therapists offer comfort through song Sam Minevich strummed the opening notes of a Johnny Cash tune and within moments,…
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Superman capes and hospital weddings: How five JGH employees made a difference
Hard times can bring out the best in people, and this year has been no exception. Meet a group of Jewish General Hospital staffers…
JGH Nurse donates stem cells to help save a stranger’s life
Donation to cancer patient praised as “heroic” One day in late December, Emélie Elkrief flew thousands of kilometres to give a life-saving gift to…
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…
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…
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….
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…
In Child Psychiatry, a helping hand for families during the pandemic
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Psycho-educator Rachelle Fagen noticed that some families in the Child Psychiatry Program of the Jewish General Hospital were struggling….
Mural celebrates emotional ties between patients and staff during pandemic
A towering mural in vibrant colours has been inaugurated at the JGH to honour Montreal’s front-line healthcare workers and thank them for putting their…
Telehealth emerges as one positive legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic, medical leaders say
Telehealth is here to stay, and its successful deployment during the COVID-19 pandemic may prove to be a silver lining of the public-health crisis,…
Keeping stomachs full and spirits strong during COVID-19
Throughout the upheavals of the COVID-19 health crisis, staff at the Jewish General Hospital have been able to count on one reliable source of…
JGH food court dishes out meals and good humour, along with social distancing
Visitors will notice some changes at the Jewish General Hospital’s food court these days. But the basic ingredients of the cafeteria’s popularity remain unchanged….
From panic to pride: How rehab workers got COVID-19 patients back on their feet
To focus on care’s “human side,” staff taped photos of their faces to their protective gowns When Nurse Suzanne Djomkam was told in April…
Celebrating our Superheroes
The message on the pins and t-shirts said it all: SUPERHEROES. At a festive giveaway in Carrefour Lea Polansky on July 2, CIUSSS West-Central…
Henry Mietkiewicz: The Wordsmith of the Jewish General Hospital
Senior editor and publisher at the Jewish General Hospital since 2004, Henry Mietkiewicz has overseen the publication of hundreds of articles. A magician with…
Telehealth intervention to reduce isolation of older adults
The Telehealth Intervention Program for Isolated Older Adults (TIP-OA) has been introduced to help elderly individuals, who are likelier to experience anxiety and depression…
They’re tracking COVID for their co-workers, one phone call at a time
Many of the callers to the COVID-19 employee hotline are anxious. Some are crying. They have a sore throat, or a stuffy nose, or…
No home? No problem for the helping hands of the Connexion team
When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, everyone was urged to stay home. But what about people who had no home? It was a dilemma confronting…
How two JGH nurses turned a musical dream into a social-media hit
With one voice, the Emergency Department strikes a chord of solidarity It began as an idea to sing in unison as a show of…