Speaking the language of better care
Nurse Clinician Tiffany Qiu entered a patient’s cubicle recently and found him anxious. He was receiving medication through an intravenous pump and was nervous…
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Meet the ethicist
Navigating the ethical challenges of COVID-19 The caller on the line was distraught. His wife was undergoing cancer treatment at the Jewish General Hospital…
Trailblazer pays a flowering tribute to healthcare staff
First horticulturalist on staff is also first woman to join JGH Maintenance team Hudson-Simone Lacharité is a ground-breaker in many ways. For starters, she…
Our CIUSSS is investing in energy efficiency for a greener future
Patients’ comfort, energy savings among the benefits of upgrades It may not be visible, but nine buildings in CIUSSS West-Central Montreal have undergone major…
Teen spirit: Adolescents roll up their sleeves for the COVID-19 vaccine
The presence of knapsacks, earphones and plenty of jostling teenagers at the Bill-Durnan Arena in June was a sign that youth vaccinations were under…
Taming the virus: How our infection-control team helped keep COVID-19 at bay
Adila Zahir remembers the night of March 4, 2020, like it was yesterday: At 11:15 p.m., the Jewish General Hospital admitted its first COVID-19…
Veteran JGH nurse earns a top prize—and retirement
After three decades in cancer care at the Jewish General Hospital, Chantal Cloutier is celebrating her retirement on a high note: The pioneering nurse…
Two co-workers, a century of service in Maintenance
The Jewish General Hospital opened the door to Peter Whalen in 1971 by giving him a job. Now, Mr. Whalen opens doors for others….
Taking the environment to heart, one pacemaker at a time
When it comes to helping the environment, the staff in Cardiology at the Jewish General Hospital take the task to heart: They’ve begun recycling…
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,…
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,…