Major construction to install new cancer-fighting linear accelerator in Radiation Oncology
Construction is under way to install a fourth linear accelerator in Radiation Oncology, making cancer treatment faster and more accurate.
JGH opens Wellness in Aging Centre to enhance care for the elderly
To meet the growing needs of the elderly, the JGH has launched the Susan & Aron Lieberman Family Wellness in Aging Geriatric Centre, with nearly triple the space of the previous facility.
In a world first, JGH enables Toronto specialist to virtually attend Montreal surgery
Innovative use of HoloLens technology has enabled the JGH to greatly enhance the ability of surgical experts at remote locations to view JGH operations and offer guidance.
New automated lab technology produces faster results for COVID-19 tests
Results of COVID-19 tests are available faster than ever, now that new equipment is performing the automated, molecular tests at the JGH.
JGH named among Canada’s best employers in Forbes survey
A survey by Forbes magazine has ranked the JGH among Canada’s best employers—one of only three healthcare centres in Quebec to make the list.
JGH is only Quebec hospital to unblock pulmonary arterial obstructions without open-chest surgery
The latest digital equipment is enabling patients with pulmonary hypertension to have their pulmonary arteries unblocked with a special balloon—a procedure unique to Quebec.
Major expansion for biobank that stores COVID-19 samples at the JGH
A major expansion is on the way for the biobank at the JGH that collects and stores biological samples of COVID-19 for research.
CIUSSS staff praised for dedication to healthcare users in battling COVID-19
Professionalism, leadership and person-centred care will enable CIUSSS West-Central Montreal to prevail against COVID-19, attendees were told at the fifth annual Public Information Meeting.
New app helps family doctors track patients’ mental health in greater detail
New app will enhance the quality of mental-health treatment by helping family doctors to track their patients’ moods over time.
JGH nursing initiative wins award for helping cancer patients manage their symptoms
A JGH nursing initiative to help cancer outpatients manage their symptoms more effectively has won an award from the Order of Nurses of Quebec.