Current Projects
Celebrating Drs. Cruess – MUHC Medical Luminaries
Drs. Sylvia and Richard Cruess have been synonymous with the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) for over 60 years.
Complex Care Centre
The MUHC is creating a Complex Care Centre so patients living with multiple illnesses are cared for under the guidance of a single medical department.
Contemporary Norman Bethune Fellowship in Cardiovascular Surgery
Teaching the next generation of Chinese surgeons the principles of cardiac surgery.
Cradles for Cuddles
Supporting Families through Baby Loss.
DialyTran
DialyTran is a volunteer organization that is dedicated to ensuring that MUHC patients living kidney disease receive the best possible care.
Discovery Club
The RI-MUHC bridges the gap between discovery and cure and takes research from bench to bedside. It is this type of research that can only happen in a teaching hospital.
DOvEE (Detecting Ovarian and Endometrial Cancers Early)
We assure that eligible women are granted fast-tracked accessibility to specialized medical examinations, which in turn, will allow for early detection and diagnosis of Ovarian and Endometrial Cancers.
Dr. Fried Chair in Surgical Innovation
The creation of an academic chair in surgical innovation will help the MUHC enhance its reputation as an international leader in surgical care.
Enhanced Recovery Programs for Surgery
The MUHC is creating an Enhanced Recovery Programs for Surgery that will deliver the best practices in enhanced recovery for all surgical patients.
HIV Smart App
The MUHC’s Dr. Nitika Pant Pai is revolutionizing HIV testing and making it more accessible to those who need it most through her mobile app HIVsmart!
Islet Transplant Lab
The MUHC’s Islet Transplant Lab specializes in the research and transplant of islet cells, a cutting-edge procedure for type 1 diabetes patients.
The McConnell Patient Resource Centre
The McConnell Patient Resource Centre is a one-stop shop offering a variety of specially-curated print and online resources for patients and families.
McGill Centre for Cardiovascular Disease
90% of Canadians have at least one risk factor associated with the disease and more than 350,000 Canadians are hospitalized for heart disease each year.
MUHC Lymphedema Program
The MUHC’s Lymphedema program is Quebec’s only specialized medical service for lymphedema care and is internationally recognized for its leadership.
Ocular Pathology Lab
The MUHC’s Ocular Pathology Lab is an international leader in research, education and consultation in ocular diseases, including cancer of the eye.
Patient Education Office
Considered an international leader in the field of patient education, the hospital is committed to ensuring that patients receive timely, comprehensive and up-to-date information that responds to their needs.
RBC Art and Heritage Centre
In January 2013, the RBC Art and Heritage Centre of the MUHC was created to recognize the significant social, artistic, medical, and nursing histories of these hospitals.
Social Service Department
From tests and procedures to waiting for results and wondering what comes next, the journey that lies ahead can be daunting, and many patients rely on their strong support network of family and friends to help them through.
The Stem Cell Research Lab
The Stem Cell Research laboratory will help the RI-MUHC increase its research capacity in this innovative field, bringing new hope to patients.
Women’s Healthy Heart Initiative
The MUHC’s Women’s Healthy Heart Initiative is the first nurse-led women’s heart disease prevention program in Canada and helps increase awareness.
Follow Us
We thought we’d give this trend a try for a little Friday fun! ☺️ So many incredible memories made at the RVH Legacy Site, and it continues to give back to the community. As a team we forge ahead, changing the course of lives and medicine and pushing the limits of what’s possible to improve the lives of Montrealers, and of people across the globe! Centre universitaire de santé McGill - McGill University Health Centre
Share your memories with us in the comments ❤️
Photographer & Pink in the City volunteer, Gaëlle Vuillaume shaved her head in support of her mother who is fighting breast cancer. She was joined by breast cancer survivor Gwenaela Larvor! They have so far collectively raised almost $5,000 for the Centre universitaire de santé McGill - McGill University Health Centre Breast Clinic’s Wellness Program, along with Sophie Rokakis. ❤️🙌
Thank you to the volunteers, donors, and to the entire Pink in the City team for making this possible. There’s still time to support them! Donate: bit.ly/2TgXsj5
En tant que Fondation, nous avons toujours cru au pouvoir de la philanthropie et de notre communauté, mais l’impact de la collaboration entre les leaders communautaires au cours des derniers mois de la pandémie pour répondre aux plus grands besoins du CUSM a été extraordinaire.
C’est aussi la raison pour laquelle nous sommes si fiers de présenter notre cabinet de campagne Osez rêver, dirigé par les coprésidents, l’honorable Jean Charest, ancien premier ministre du Québec; Marc Parent, président et chef de la direction de CAE; et Suzanne Legge Orr, éminente leader communautaire. Rencontrez le reste de l'équipe! 🏥 bit.ly/2GzyvN5
---
We’re so proud to present our Dream Big campaign cabinet, led by campaign co-chairs, the Honourable Jean Charest, former premier of Quebec; Marc Parent, President and CEO of CAE; and Suzanne Legge Orr, prominent community leader. Meet the rest of the team! 🏥 bit.ly/2SAjn4p
On this week’s Health Matters: We’re two years into the legalization of cannabis in Canada. Dr. Carolyn Baglole discusses the existing stigmas surrounding medical cannabis and one patient shares how cannabis is helping her manage her chronic pain.
Also this week, Gaëlle Vuillaume shares her personal reasons for raising funds for breast cancer research and shaving her head. And Dr. Sarkis Meterissian details where your donations go and how they help breast cancer patients.
Where to listen:
Web: bit.ly/3beMKBH
Spotify: spoti.fi/32HFxrc
Apple: apple.co/35NvItS
In case you missed it! MI4's Dr. Don Sheppard joined CTV Montreal's Mutsumi Takahashi for an in-depth chat about COVID-19, the ongoing medical and research breakthroughs happening right here in Montreal and Centre universitaire de santé McGill - McGill University Health Centre, and how philanthropy is having an impact.📱 bit.ly/3o1wDxk