My passion and my challenge: to bring sound management to public health care and social services
Daring to change and staying open to what life brings us—these are my passions.
Robotic surgery gaining ground at the JGH
As the benefits of robot-assisted surgery gain wider recognition, robotic procedures are being undertaken more extensively at the JGH.
Drug shows promise for those trying to quit smoking after a heart attack
Nearly half of the heavy smokers who were admitted to hospital after a heart attack had successfully quit smoking six months after being given the drug varenicline.
Congratulations
Dr. Mark Wainberg, Director of the HIV/AIDS research section in the Lady Davis Institute at the JGH, has been inducted into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame in recognition for his pioneering work and social activism.
From paper to pixels in the Health Sciences Library
In December 2015, Arlene Greenberg paused to reflect on the highlights of her career, just as she was about to retire as Chief Medical Librarian of the JGH Health Sciences Library.
Bone health assumes key importance in breast cancer recovery
One of Hope & Cope’s newest initiatives, the Breast & Bone Health Program, identifies women who have had breast cancer and are at risk for bone fragility.
Grow your way to a healthier you!
Why not top up your plate with produce that you’ve grown yourself?
Appointees to the Board West-Central Montreal Health
The Chair and Board of Directors of the Integrated Health and Social Services University Network for West-Central Montreal (West-Central Montreal Health) are now in place
Upgraded website reflects Hope & Cope’s diversity and vitality
Hope & Cope has been so successful at upgrading and diversifying its services during the past several years that its website has now also been revitalized to keep pace with the many changes.
Appointments
Dr. E. Ruth Chaytor, a leading expert in diabetic foot care, has been appointed JGH Chief of Surgical Services.