Events

Events are an important part of the McGill University Health Centre's Best Care for Life campaign, providing our community with the opportunity to get involved with the campaign and to make a personal contribution to the MUHC. Read on to learn about some of the Foundation's recent and upcoming events, and be sure to check back often as we're constantly adding to the roster. 

Press conference on Montreal Cooks & ovarian cancer research

Montreal Cooks press conference A press conference was held today at the MUHC's Women's Health Pavilion to announce the relaunch of bestselling cookbook Montreal Cooks, which has helped support groundbreaking research into ovarian cancer.

Friendship Across the Ocean

The Friendship Across the Ocean concertOn April 6, 2008, Montreal's historic Monument-National came alive with the sounds of the orient as renowned musicians took the stage to perform in a unique concert event known simply as Friendship Across the Ocean.

5th Annual MUMS Swim-a-Thon

May 3 2008 - 9:00am

2008 MUMS teamThe McGill University Master Swimmers held their 5th annual Swim-a-Thon benefitting Cancer Care at the McGill University Health Centre at McGill’s Memorial Pool, raising over $3,000 for the cause.

Dr. Brian Ward on Respiratory Diseases

Dr. Brian WardEver wonder how infectious diseases are spread? Find out in this lecture as Dr. Brian Ward, Director of the National Reference Center for Parasitology, gives us the lowdown on respiratory epidemics like Spanish Influenza or SARS.

Annual General Meeting

Jan 29 2008 - 5:00pm

AGM The McGill University Health Centre Foundation held its Seventh Annual General Meeting January 29. John Rae and Dr. Arthur Porter were on hand to welcome a warm and receptive crowd to the Royal Victoria Hospital Site.