Your Impact
Your gift makes a real difference to patients and their families
Every year, thousands of patients from across Montreal and Quebec rely on receiving care at the MUHC and your donations to the MUHC Foundation have helped our hospital remain at the forefront of medicine. From supporting young researchers to purchasing leading-edge medical equipment, the lives of patients and their families have been greatly improved thanks to our community’s generosity. Our donors help make the difference between good healthcare and the exceptional care offered at the MUHC. Every donation helps us achieve our goal of continuously improving healthcare at one of the most comprehensive university health centres in Canada.
Learn how support from people like you is changing the lives of critically ill patients.
Connecting patients and their families
All visits are suspended for patients at the McGill University Health Centre’s (MUHC) Royal Victoria Hospital ICU. Cut off entirely from family and friends, it can be a lonely and difficult experience for many, so video calls can serve as a vital connection during a...
Education essential to COVID-19 care
At the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC), when a patient goes into cardiac arrest, everyone springs into action. Just like in a medical drama, physicians and nurses rush to the bedside at the call of “Code Blue,” airways are checked and chest compressions begin....
COVID-19 Drug Headed for Phase III Clinical Trial
Pulmonem Inc., a Canadian biotech start-up, is pleased to announce Health Canada approval of the Phase III Randomized Clinical Trial of an oral medication developed by the company as an early treatment to reduce or even prevent the development of severe pulmonary...
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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
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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
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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.
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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