The Jewish General Hospital University Health Centre has been recognized on Newsweek's World's Best Specialized Hospitals 2027 list in four specialties: neurology, oncology, orthopedics and cardiology. The distinction highlights the expertise, dedication and...
Congratulations to Karine Lepage, Associate Director of Nursing - Oncology, who was recently honoured with the 2025 Award of Excellence from the Quebec Association of Oncology Nurses. Ms. Lepage was recognized for her professionalism and “outstanding contributions” to...
Nurse Navigator Erika Martinez and a team in Geriatric Oncology at the JGH have been honoured with a 2023 Prix de cancérologie for an initiative that supports vulnerable seniors during their cancer treatments. The prize was awarded in the category of Evolution of...
It’s a hat-trick for Nursing at the Jewish General Hospital. For the third year in a row, a Segal Cancer Centre nurse brought home the top Quebec honour in her profession. At the award ceremony (from left): Karine Lepage, Clinical Administrative Coordinator in the...
The exceptional work of oncology nurses was recognized on National Oncology Nursing Day, April 4. Their tremendous contribution has helped earn our CIUSSS recognition for its excellence in the field. “The expertise of our CIUSSS’s oncology nurses makes it possible to...
Bravo! A team in Oncology has won the Prix de cancérologie 2022 for Belong, the app launched by our CIUSSS this year to support patients and families through their cancer trajectory. The prize from the Ministry of Health and Social Services was awarded on November 17...
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 to cancer care, it’s helpful to know about an exchange with a patient several years ago. Ms. Benc, a nurse in Radiation...
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 packed with pamphlets and documents. “That folder was my Bible—I was always referring to the contents—but it was...
A team of nurses at the JGH has won an award for an initiative that helps cancer outpatients manage their symptoms more effectively and avoid preventable visits to the Emergency Department. In presenting the award, Annick Leboeuf, a Council Member of the...
JGH pharmacist spearheads unique website for patients and healthcare professionals alike OnTarget, a 10-year-old guide for community pharmacists who dispense oral anti-cancer medications, has taken on new life as an online sharing tool, thanks to an effort spearheaded...