Celebrating the ‘heroes and warriors’ who help the elderly
It may not always be possible for a hospital to restore the health of an elderly patient, but neither should that patient suffer from…
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“We took the challenge with brio”
Step off the elevator on the eighth floor of Pavilion K at the Jewish General Hospital, and you’re greeted with the news: posted on…
Innovative rehab revitalizes patients in their battle against disease
Often, the key is to provide each cancer patient with a custom-designed regimen of revitalizing physical activity and healthful eating habits, along with access…
Extraordinary nurses are celebrated at the Nursing AGA
Nurses from throughout CIUSSS West-Central Montreal gathered on April 25 at the Jewish General Hospital on the occasion of the Nursing Annual General Assembly,…
JGH Psychiatry Research Day shines a light on mental illness
Mental health took centre stage at the Jewish General Hospital’s 13th Annual Psychiatry Research Day on April 6, as healthcare and social service professionals…
Research paper submissions go paperless
The Research Review Office (RRO) is headed for some spring cleaning—dismantling the towers of research papers that fill their quarters, to make way for…
MSICU staff recognized for their leadership
Two staff members from the Medical-Surgical Intensive Care Unit (MSICU) at the Jewish General Hospital (JGH) won awards for their outstanding contributions to the…
Improved outcomes for elderly patients: Everyone contributes!
The International Day of Older Persons takes place only once a year, on October 1, but seniors are recognized every day at the Jewish…
In the public eye
Raising glaucoma awareness in the community Keep your eyes peeled for patients who may have glaucoma. Why is early detection so important? Glaucoma causes…
Snow in the summer
Hot hits and cool refreshments were served up to nearly 1,000 employees at a Free Snow Cone staff appreciation event organized by CIUSSS West-Central…
Call for proposals from the Rossy Cancer Network
You missed the first wave of the Rossy Cancer Network’s (RCN) Quality Improvement Initiatives Fund (QI2) this past spring? Now’s your chance! The RCN…
Open house opens minds
On that sun-drenched summer day, the garden was the first to extend a welcome—over here, a cluster of flowers; over there, someone holding a…
Seasoned awards
The Canadian Diabetes Association has presented its 2016 Diabetes Educator of the Year Award to Sondra Sherman, a JGH dietitian in the Division of…