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.
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.
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.
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MUHC patients and families are partnering with health professionals to improve quality of care.
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Lia* is a patient of the Montreal Neurological Hospital of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC). In five years, she has undergone three brain surgeries, two of them to repair aneurysms.
The first successful kidney transplant in Canada took place in 1958 at the Royal Victoria Hospital.
Baie-d'Urfé twin receives first successful kidney transplant in Canada
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Five things you should know about the first successful organ transplant in Canada.
“We take blood samples, and all those things, but real nursing is about that connection you have with certain patients.” Nurse Kris Kourakis
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“Working in the ED puts life into perspective. It helps you choose your battles in life, and it makes you count your blessings.” This is just a glimpse into the mindset of McGill University Health...
MUHC Pharmacist Nancy Sheehan, who specializes in HIV and viral hepatitis, receives prestigious career award.
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In May, McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) Pharmacist Nancy Sheehan received the Roger-Leblanc Award of Excellence from the Association des pharmaciens des établissements de santé du Québec...
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We broke a record this Men's Health Awareness Day! 🎉 Over 350 men stopped by the Glen site today to get a health information exam (including blood pressure, cholesterol, and prostate exam). A beau...