Leaders and supporters of Virtual Care at CIUSSS West-Central Montreal came together at a gala at the Grand Quai on October 18 to re-emphasize their backing for the program. (Click on this or any photo to enlarge it.)
November 2025Santé Québec West-Central Montreal

Virtual Care Program growing in breadth and sophistication

Program’s ongoing progress is supported by the generosity of donors who attended a gala in Montreal’s Old Port.

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Professor Leocadio Rodriguez Mañas delivers a presentation at the JGH.
NewsNovember 2025

Remote digital care and monitoring of frail seniors recommended to help slow functional decline

Spanish expert on frailty says digital technology can detect minor changes before they become major problems.

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Dr. Lawrence Rosenberg, President and CEO
October 2025Santé Québec West-Central Montreal

Continuous quest for innovation in care is key to self-renewal, says Dr. Lawrence Rosenberg

At the 10th annual Public Information Meeting, the CIUSSS’s President and CEO cautioned staff against conducting business as usual, which could lead to complacency.

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Dr. Michael Pollak, Director of the Cancer Prevention Centre at the JGH
NewsOctober 2025

Link between alcohol and cancer should not be overlooked by consumers, JGH oncologist advises

According to Dr. Michael Pollak of the Cancer Prevention Centre, the risk of cancer rises with the amount of alcohol consumed.

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The Perinatal Loss Kit (on the table) was developed by Lauren Baer-Tenenbaum (right), with support from Nadine Fava (centre) and Louna Kadoch of the Perinatal Loss Committee, as well as a financial contribution and encouragement from the hospital’s Humanization of Care Committee.
October 2025Spotlight feature

Perinatal Loss Kit helps ease mothers’ grief after losing a baby during pregnancy

The kit’s contents provide emotional solace and physical comfort to mothers who know their baby will not survive.

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In early September, as construction of the nurses’ station was nearing completion in the new Palliative Care Unit, the premises were toured by Dr. Jean Zigby (right), Chief of Palliative Care; Head Nurse Kathia Dorcélus-Cétoute (left); and Music Therapist Samantha Borgal.
NewsSeptember 2025

Division of Palliative Care moves to brighter, more spacious facilities

In the new facilities, each patient has a private room (and bathroom) where multiple loved ones can spend the day or night.

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Dr. Hyman Schipper
Research at the Lady Davis InstituteSeptember 2025

Sex hormones’ role in neurological illnesses deserves greater scrutiny, JGH neurologist advises

Dr. Hyman Schipper says effects of sex hormones must be considered in treating epilepsy, migraine, strokes and other conditions.

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Dr. Daniel Wiseman
MilestonesSeptember 2025

Dr. Daniel Wiseman joins Division of General Internal Medicine

Dr. Daniel Wiseman will practice general internal medicine and critical care medicine.

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Dr. Sabin Filimon
August 2025Milestones

Dr. Sabin Filimon joins JGH Division of Cardiology

Dr. Filimon’s research will focus on cardio-oncology, with an emphasis on understanding, detecting and managing a particular type of myocarditis.

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