How our CIUSSS helps the homeless find housing, and hope
Study demonstrates direct benefits of PRISM program on those experiencing homelessness and mental illness Pierre-Luc hit rock bottom. The 35-year-old was living on the…
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How a dream team from Miriam Home is helping the JGH, one knot at a time
People living with intellectual disabilities or autism take on tasks that keep the hospital running Meet the new work crew at the Jewish General…
Dr. Philippe Lefrançois wins clinician scientist award
Congratulations to Dr. Philippe Lefrançois of the JGH Division of Dermatology and researcher at the Lady Davis Institute on winning the Marathon of Hope Clinician Scientist…
A half-century devoted to nursing
JGH nurse honoured with cake and accolades from managers and colleagues Happy 50th anniversary, Katherine Byford! The Operating Room Nurse at the Jewish General…
A new land, a helping hand: How our CIUSSS helps pregnant asylum seekers
Maria crossed the border into Canada afraid, exhausted—and pregnant. She’d been travelling for months from her native Colombia and had never received any medical…
Let’s give a hand to the K8 team!
Congratulations to the Jewish General Hospital’s K8 team for achieving excellent results in a competition within the entire Nursing Directorate to improve hand hygiene compliance. Since…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Nursing consultant with “heart of gold” wins Award of Excellence for role in cancer care
Renata Benc becomes second JGH recipient in a row to win top award from Quebec Association of Oncology Nurses To understand Renata Benc’s commitment…
After visit to JGH, Health Minister praises innovations as “examples to follow”
Trend-setting Command Centre in Emergency Department described as “work of art” Health and Social Services Minister Christian Dubé visited the Jewish General Hospital for…
Manager honoured for launching nursing clinic that cares for patients without family doctors
Marie-Christine Gras praised for project that treats those on waiting lists while expanding role of nurses Marie-Christine Gras had a vision that was based…
Relaxation booths offer a place to pause and recharge
Imagine a place at work where you can retreat, close your eyes, and put up your feet without being disturbed during a break. With…
A guide through cancer’s journey in the palm of your hand
When Nikita Boston-Fisher was supporting her husband through his cancer treatments at the Jewish General Hospital, she used to haul around a thick folder…
From the Jewish General to City Hall
How nursing prepared Gracia Kasoki Katahwa to be Mayor When Gracia Kasoki Katahwa worked at the Jewish General Hospital, her direct superior made a…
Food for thought! CIUSSS nutritionists pour expertise into two new books
Do you know kids who are finicky eaters? Or a cancer patient who’s looking to cook up healthy meals? In separate projects, two clinical…