On March 11, staff was invited to observe the five-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic by looking back at some of the significant stories that marked the period. These stories—chronicled by our staff on video, in photographs and in magazine articles—served as a...
Lucie Tremblay compares herself to the conductor of an orchestra: She may hold the baton, but it’s the musicians who bring the symphony to life. Lucie Tremblay speaks with Orderly Noëlsaint Tereste during a visit to Donald Berman Jewish Eldercare soon after announcing...
For over 35 years, Felipe Argaez has trained his lens on the people and events that make a thriving institution like the Jewish General Hospital tick. Surgeries, inaugurations, researchers at work—he’s been there to record it all. On March 14, Mr. Argaez retires after...
Varsha Bhatt took a leisurely walk in the park near the Jewish General Hospital recently. She walked away with healthcare advice and a vaccine against tetanus. Varsha Bhatt receives a vaccination from Nurse Clinician Marie-Thérèse Nganchou at a clinic run by CIUSSS...
Joanne Côté’s office bookshelf is filled with awards for her numerous accomplishments, but one in particular stands out: A sparkling tiara. The toy crown was a gift from Associate CEO Lucie Tremblay in honour of Ms. Côté’s admirable nickname—the Queen of Coordination....
Congratulations to Habiba Boutaleb, who has been named Associate Director of SAPA for Home care, Intermediate Resources (RIs and RTFs) and the Elder Mistreatment Helpline. She has held the position since March 20. Ms. Boutaleb began her career in 1999...
Bouncing back from the COVID-19 pandemic has been tough for The JGH Auxiliary. However, its most recently elected Co-President, Liz Wiener, is working hard to attract young, new members by making greater use of social media and digital tools. She has also helped...
At the heart of the photo, a woman advances on a walker, a wide smile on her face. She’s surrounded by healthcare workers from our CIUSSS who applaud her. In the background is a COVID-19 isolation unit—a place she’s joyfully leaving behind. The picture captures a...
Staff of our CIUSSS have made big strides to make sure they’re adequately vaccinated against COVID-19. But if you’ve only received two doses, you’re not there yet. Experts say it takes three doses—two plus a booster—to acquire enough protection against COVID-19. And...
Handmade keepsake becomes symbol of appreciation during our CIUSSS’s Gratitude Week Expressions of gratitude to our staff come in many forms. For Sonia Boccardi, it came wrapped in a mystery, a surprise and an unexpected reunion. Her story began in early 2021, when...