Dr. Emmanuel Moss (far left) performs robot-assisted cardiac surgery while seated at a special console. As he views a magnified panorama of the area in and around the patient’s heart, Dr. Moss uses the console’s hand and foot controls to remotely manipulate the robotic arms (centre) and perform the operation. Meanwhile, members of the surgical team surround the patient to assist in the procedure and to ensure that it is proceeding as planned.
April 2016News

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.

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Dr. Mark Eisenberg
April 2016Research at the Lady Davis Institute

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.

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Dr. Mark Wainberg is inducted into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame.
April 2016Milestones

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.

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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.
April 2016Feature articles

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.

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April 2016Hope & Cope

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.

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Vegetables
April 2016Health tips

Grow your way to a healthier you!

Why not top up your plate with produce that you’ve grown yourself?

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Seated (from left): Alyssa Yufe, Gloria Freedman, Dr. Lawrence Rosenberg, Alan Maislin, Gail Adelson, Linda Fortier and Lucyna M. Lach. Standing (from left): Dr. David Eidelman, Tony Loffreda, Howard Dermer, Ronald Waxman, Karen Rose Honegger, Allen F. Rubin, Samuel Minzberg, Vivian Konigsberg, Mordecai Yalovsky, John D’Andrea and Julie Roy. Not shown: Dr. Suzanne Levitz and Dr. Rubin Moe Becker.
April 2016CIUSSS West-Central Montreal

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

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Hope & Cope
April 2016Hope & Cope

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.

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Dr. E. Ruth Chaytor
April 2016Milestones

Appointments

Dr. E. Ruth Chaytor, a leading expert in diabetic foot care, has been appointed JGH Chief of Surgical Services.

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