News and Events
Paul Marchand – First Recipient of the MUHC Foundation’s Volunteer of the Year Award
Non Nobis Solum. Not For Ourselves Alone. This simple but powerful motto is one that Paul Marchand learned in high school, and which ultimately has shaped the course of his life. A lawyer specializing in the field of estates and trusts for over 50 years, this native...
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MUHC Foundation’s second Gala of the Three Stars unites Montreal’s Chinese Community and the MUHC
On April 28, 2018, a sold-out crowd of more than 400 guests were treated to an exceptional evening at Le Westin as part of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) Foundation’s second Gala of the Three Stars. Held in conjunction with Montreal’s Chinese Community,...
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Atrium of the Research Institute of the MUHC named in honour of Elspeth McConnell
April 26 was a busy day and exciting day at the MUHC Foundation. In the morning, we celebrated the launch of the McGill Interdisciplinary Initiative in Infection and Immunity. This collaborative and transformational project will bring together over 250 researchers...
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Extraordinary $15-million gift will create unique powerhouse initiative to fight infections and immune threats to human health
Partnership between McGill and the MUHC will bring together over 250 researchers under the newly created McGill Interdisciplinary Initiative in Infection and Immunity A $15-million gift from the visionary Montreal-based Doggone Foundation will launch the McGill...
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Scotiabank Charity Challenge
Every seven minutes, a life is cut short in Canada due to heart disease. In fact, 90% of Canadians have at least one risk factor associated with the disease, making it the most common cause of death in our country. While these statistics are worrisome, the good news...
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The leadership of the partner foundations of the MUHC welcomes Dr. Pierre Gfeller as the new President and CEO of the MUHC
As partner foundations of the MUHC, we wish to congratulate Dr. Pierre Gfeller on his appointment as the new President and CEO of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) and extend our support to him. We have confidence in the excellent choice made by the MUHC...
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Dr. Lucy Gilbert’s DOvEE project brings screening of ovarian and endometrial cancers one step further
Dr. Lucy Gilbert and her team from the Research Institute of McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC), has joined forces with researchers at Johns Hopkins to bring screening and early detection of ovarian and uterine cancers one step closer to clinical...
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Announcement of fundraising effort to build the endowed Contemporary Norman Bethune Fellowship in Cardiovascular Surgery
On March 17, 2018, a press conference was held for the Chinese media to announce the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) Foundation’s $2 million fundraising effort to build the endowed Contemporary Norman Bethune Fellowship in Cardiovascular Surgery in honour of...
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