Cover of the newly published biography, Repairing the World: Sheila Kussner and the Power of Empathy.
June 2023Spotlight feature

From tragedy to triumph: New biography celebrates Sheila Kussner and Hope & Cope

New book examines how Sheila Kussner and Hope & Cope forged a breakthrough in supporting cancer patients.

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Susan Cameron (right), Head Nurse of the JGH Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit, discusses pain-management tools with Dr. Céline Gélinas, a Senior Researcher at the hospital’s Nursing Research Centre.
June 2023Research at the Lady Davis Institute

Watchful eyes for inquiring minds: Inside the Research Ethics Board

The Research Ethics Board plays a key role in ensuring the safety and ethical procedures of research that leads to medical innovation.

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Bessy Bitzas, Ph.D., outgoing Chair of the Research Ethics Board.
Feature articlesJune 2023

After a pioneering decade, Bessy Bitzas reflects on leadership of the Research Ethics Board

Before stepping down as Chair of the Research Board, Bessy Bitzas reflected on her role in keeping research safe and (scientifically) sound.

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Chantal Desmarais, Coordinator of Medical Records
CIUSSS West-Central MontrealMay 2023

Protecting confidentiality of users’ health information in the Connected Health Record

Chantal Desmarais, Coordinator of Medical Records, is helping to ensure the privacy of users’ medical charts in the Connected Health Record.

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In the JGH Orthopedics Department, volunteer Rebecca Leroux (centre) works with Medical Secretary Jeremy Goldberg and Team Leader Rona Lis.
Feature articlesMay 2023

JGH volunteer proud to be one of the hospital’s “angels”

As a JGH volunteer, Rebecca Leroux loves helping patients and staff—and she has an angel-shaped pin on her jacket to symbolize their appreciation.

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Dozens of volunteers from across CIUSSS West-Central Montreal came together in Carrefour Lea Polansky at the JGH, where CIUSSS leaders recognized the volunteers’ efforts and celebrated their contributions. (Click on the photo to enlarge it.)
April 2023News

Volunteers praised for their dedication to users of health care and social services

More than 100 CIUSSS volunteers gathered during National Volunteer Week to celebrate their achievements and look ahead to the future.

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Just before a chemotherapy session at the Segal Cancer Centre, Alejandro Rincon meets with Hope & Cope volunteers Zoe Romano (left) and Anastasiya Gudymenko to discuss using virtual reality goggles (in the volunteers’ hands) to help pass the time.
April 2023Hope & Cope

Virtual reality goggles a welcome distraction for chemotherapy patients

Virtual reality goggles, available from Hope & Cope volunteers, are now helping patients pass the time during lengthy chemotherapy sessions.

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Dr. Lawrence Rosenberg addresses his colleagues at the Strategic Vision Symposium.
April 2023News

Today’s “radical transformation” of health care is the only path to improvement, CIUSSS leaders told

It’s official: Care Everywhere is how CIUSSS West-Central Montreal is now referring to its visionary approach to care. Plus there’s a new logo to serve as a focal point.

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Dr. Adriana Decker
March 2023Milestones

Dr. Adriana Decker named Assistant Chief of Family Medicine

Dr. Adriana Decker has been appointed Assistant Chief of Family Medicine for CIUSSS West-Central Montreal.

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Mike Shulha, Ph.D., Associate to the Director of Digital Health, in the Design Lab at the JGH, where work is under way to develop the Connected Health Record.
CIUSSS West-Central MontrealMarch 2023

For Mike Shulha, transforming fresh ideas into responsive software is crucial in building Connected Health Record

As work progresses on building a Connected Health Record, Mike Shulha is determined to have the new digital tool respond to the daily, real-life needs of staff.

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