Dr. Susan Kahn honoured for a lifetime of achievement in thrombosis medicine
Dr. Kahn will receive a 2026 Esteemed Career Award from the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis.
Nursing support is enabling more patients with kidney failure to clean their blood at home
Patients who have difficulty performing the procedure by themselves at home can receive support from a visiting nurse.
In memoriam: Dr. Stephen Caplan
Dr. Caplan distinguished himself at the JGH as Chief of the Division of Hematology from 1998 to 2014.
Cancer during pregnancy: Fear, anxiety and, in many cases, a joyous outcome
Despite the difficulties faced by mothers-to-be with cancer, a multidisciplinary treatment team at the JGH gives them good reason to hope for the best.
Teddy bears bring comfort and a touch of softness to patients in the Palliative Care Unit
The donated bears help to calm patients who may be delirious, lonely or craving the soothing touch of something soft.
Dr. Rebecca Oksenhendler and Dr. Sandra Reiter-Campeau join Division of Neurology
Dr. Oksenhendler’s interests include the prevention of stroke, while Dr. Reiter-Campeau will focus on diseases of the autonomic nervous system.
Dr. Elise Levinoff to become Chief of Division of Geriatric Medicine
Dr. Levinoff takes over from Dr. Ruby Friedman, who has held various leadership positions in the division.
Knitted hats available again for JGH newborns in Postpartum Unit
About 20 retired volunteers are pitching in to knit dozens of hats for babies born at the JGH.
Dr. Jennifer Friedmann appointed Chief of the Division of Medical Oncology
Dr. Friedmann, a full-time Assistant Professor at McGill University, has been a member of the Medical Oncology team since 2017.
Dr. Janane Maheswaran joins JGH Division of Cardiology
Dr. Janane Maheswaran will supervise and teach students, residents and fellows at all levels.