90th anniversary flashback: Refurbishing, renovating, building up, building out
In every era and every decade, practically every corner of the JGH has been a construction zone.
90th anniversary flashback: JGH’s first birthing room opens in 1980
In 1980, the JGH became the first McGill University teaching hospital to open a birthing room with a calming, home-like decor.
Dr. Joel Turner appointed Chief of Emergency Medicine
Dr. Joel Turner has been appointed Chief of Emergency Medicine, succeeding Dr. Marc Afilalo, who is stepping down after 38 years in the role.
Dr. Marc Afilalo steps down after 38 years as Chief of Emergency Medicine
Research and innovation are the focus of his new responsibilities lthough Dr. Marc Afilalo has stepped away from the day-to-day operations of the JGH Emergency Department (ED), which he led for 38 years, he is continuing to play an active role in areas that he says have always been crucial …
Dr. Morty Yalovsky appointed President of CIUSSS Board
Dr. Morty Yalovsky has succeeded Alan Maislin as President of the Board of Directors of CIUSSS West-Central Montreal.
90th anniversary flashback: Building the JGH, brick by brick
In the 1929 fund-raising campaign to build the JGH, Montreal’s Jews showed their support by buying symbolic bricks.
Dr. Michael Hier honoured for undergraduate teaching
Dr. Michael Hier, JGH Chief of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, has been honoured by McGill University for undergraduate teaching.
Simulation exercise offers vital training in coping with effects of toxic chemical spill
Emergency medicine residents in a simulation exercise experience the real-world pressure of assisting the victims of a toxic chemical spill.
Digging into the archives to celebrate the JGH’s 90th anniversary
On August 3, 1931, ground was broken to start construction of the hospital.
Dr. Michelle Elizov appointed Chief of General Internal Medicine
Dr. Michelle Elizov has succeeded Dr. Rubin Becker as Chief of the JGH Division of General Internal Medicine.