Member of original Obstetrical Ultrasound team says goodbye after 37 years
Larin Larin has retired after a total of 45 years at the JGH, having witnessed numerous changes in obstetrical ultrasound.
Palliative care patient who receives all of her nourishment intravenously joins Hospital@Home program
For the first time in Quebec, Hospital@Home at the JGH is looking after a palliative care patient who takes intravenous infusions known as total parenteral nutrition (TPN).
Husband-and-wife volunteers give generously of their time to support the JGH
Joel and Jackie Silver are among many who sustain the JGH legacy of volunteering directly for the hospital or through the Auxiliary.
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.
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.
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.
JGH implements innovative, WHO-endorsed exercise program to bolster seniors’ mobility and autonomy
The JGH is the first hospital in Quebec to embrace the Vivifrail regimen to help seniors prevent falls and fractures.
Parents’ Crafts Workshop helps ease stress and long hours in NICU
As parents meet in casual surroundings, their handcrafted items become cherished mementos of their infants’ care at JGH.
After making 10,000 hats for newborns, a volunteer lays down her knitting needles
Having retired, volunteer Barbara Eusanio reflects on the comfort she brought to thousands of infants and parents.
Patients in Emergency Department receiving more hands-on support from volunteers
Additional training for volunteers prepares them to help in a wider range of situations in Emergency Department.