
Liz Wiener plays key role in guiding Auxiliary into digital age
With guidance from Co-President Liz Wiener, The JGH Auxiliary is reinvigorating itself by making greater use of digital tools and social media.

New award in respiratory therapy named in honour of Dr. Denny Laporta
As Dr. Denny Laporta eases into semi-retirement in Intensive Care, an award has been established in his honour.

Researchers inch closer to better understanding of brain tumours in children
Certain brain cells may be inherently vulnerable to mutations that cause fatal brain tumours in children, says a study co-led by an LDI researcher.

Teen artist hopes her painting will hearten JGH lung cancer patients
Artwork by a teenage artist, inspired by her mother’s battle with lung cancer, is going on display at the JGH.

Ability of premature infants to feed safely now being assessed at the JGH
Premature infants who have difficulty swallowing are now being assessed in the NICU, instead of being transferred elsewhere for evaluation.

Federal health minister calls CIUSSS “absolutely essential partner” in digital transformation
Federal Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos has said he considers CIUSSS West-Central Montreal an “absolutely essential partner” in digital transformation.

As pandemic eases, volunteers eagerly return to JGH and other CIUSSS sites
Now that many COVID-19 restrictions have been eased, a steady stream of volunteers (newcomers and veterans alike) is coming forward again.

Embrace change to ensure ongoing improvement in care, CIUSSS staff urged
At the CIUSSS’s Public Information Meeting, leaders said ongoing improvements to care are possible only if change is embraced.

How the Connected Health Record helps ensure the right care at the right time in the right location
In part 2 of his Q&A conversation, Dr. Justin Cross explains why developing a Connected Health Record presents such significant challenges.

Elliott Silverman plays key role in developing Connected Health Record
As a member of the Digital Health team, Elliott Silverman is looking forward to his role in developing the CIUSSS’s Connected Health Record.