Researchers identify protective gene variant against COVID-19
A global study, in which the LDI participated, has identified a specific gene variant that protects against severe infection by COVID-19.
Dr. Susan Kahn renewed as Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Venous Thromboembolism
Dr. Susan Kahn, a Senior Investigator in the Lady Davis Institute, has been renewed as a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Venous Thromboembolism.
Dr. Lawrence Rosenberg named among most inspiring CEOs of 2021
Dr. Lawrence Rosenberg, President and CEO of CIUSSS West-Central Montreal, has been named one of the 10 most inspiring CEOs of 2021.
Dr. Roderick McInnes promoted to Officer of the Order of Canada
Dr. Roderick McInnes, who recently stepped down as Director of the Lady Davis Institute, has been promoted to Officer of the Order of Canada.
Hope & Cope’s volunteers rebound from stressful impact of COVID 19
Many Hope & Cope volunteers were troubled by not being allowed to see cancer patients in person during the pandemic, but now those ties are being re-established.
When a toothbrush can make a patient cry with joy
Care kits distributed in the JGH Emergency Department are having a positive impact on the patient experience.
Upgrades in user-centred care to continue despite pandemic pressures, CIUSSS official pledges
Despite the pandemic, numerous improvements are continuing in user-centred care, an audience was told at the CIUSSS’s annual Public Information Meeting.
After years of planning, daycare centre opens at the JGH
After years of anticipation, a new daycare centre has arrived on the grounds of the Jewish General Hospital.
How a Jewish General nurse inspired a Montreal mystery writer
Maggie Quinsey, an Emergency Department nurse, has become the inspiration for a character in a Montreal mystery novel.
JGH Auxiliary regaining momentum after COVID-19 setbacks
Despite its setbacks during the COVID-19 pandemic, The JGH Auxiliary is embarking on new efforts to keep raising funds for better patient care.