
In memoriam: Dr. Martin Gyger
Condolences on the passing on July 6 of Dr. Martin Gyger, a member of staff in the JGH Division of Hematology.

Dr. Vicky Tagalakis appointed Chief of Department of Medicine
Dr. Vicky Tagalakis, a clinician-researcher who focuses on the epidemiology of venous thrombotic disorders, has been appointed Chief of the Department of Medicine.

Dr. Michael Hier becomes Full Professor at McGill University
Dr. Michael Hier, JGH Chief of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, has been promoted to Full Professor at McGill University.

Dr. Adriana Decker named Assistant Chief of Family Medicine
Dr. Adriana Decker has been appointed Assistant Chief of Family Medicine for CIUSSS West-Central Montreal.

New award in respiratory therapy named in honour of Dr. Denny Laporta
As Dr. Denny Laporta eases into semi-retirement in Intensive Care, an award has been established in his honour.

Dr. Emily Kay-Rivest joins Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Dr. Emily Kay-Rivest has joined the JGH Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery as a specialist in ear and skull base surgery.

Dr. Solon Schur joins JGH as skull base neurosurgical oncologist
Dr. Solon Schur has joined the JGH Division of Neurosurgery as a member of staff and as Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery.

JGH nurse scientist honoured with Governor General’s Gold Medal
Guillaume Fontaine, a JGH Nurse Scientist, has received the Governor General’s Gold Medal.

In memoriam: Archie Deskin
Guided the JGH through dramatic growth as Executive Director from 1975 to 1991 t is with great sadness that the Jewish General Hospital notes the passing on September 5 of Archie Deskin, 95, who was instrumental in guiding the hospital into the modern era as Executive Director from 1975 to …

Dr. Haitham Baghlaf joins Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Dr. Haitham Baghlaf has joined the JGH Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.