Virtual urgent care by Emergency physicians is now being offered to certain patients at home
The new service enables individuals with serious—but not critical—problems to get help by video without having to go to the Emergency Department.
Length of stay cut for older patients moving through JGH Emergency Department
The new Geriatric Inter-disciplinary team aims to keep frailty from intensifying when patients spend a long time in the ED.
Promising outlook for new pancreatic cancer treatment pioneered at the JGH
Clinical trials and further research are under way into the use of endoscopic techniques to embed radioactive materials in tumours.
JGH gains CHU designation for its pioneering history of patient-centred excellence
Designation as a Centre hospitalier universitaire officially recognizes the JGH’s history of compassionate, patient centred care.
JGH launches DURAgym, Canada’s first hospital-based exercise program for older adults
Two versions of DURAgym are offered: a structured, hospital-based program and a less formal community-based program.
Remote digital care and monitoring of frail seniors recommended to help slow functional decline
Spanish expert on frailty says digital technology can detect minor changes before they become major problems.
Link between alcohol and cancer should not be overlooked by consumers, JGH oncologist advises
According to Dr. Michael Pollak of the Cancer Prevention Centre, the risk of cancer rises with the amount of alcohol consumed.
Division of Palliative Care moves to brighter, more spacious facilities
In the new facilities, each patient has a private room (and bathroom) where multiple loved ones can spend the day or night.
Images of blood vessels captured with greater safety and precision during vascular surgery procedures
The Angiodroid enables surgeons to inject an exact volume of CO2 into patient’s vascular system at a specified rate.
Two new CT scanners go into service in refurbished JGH facilities
Scanners in the Carol & Neil Weinman CT Suite use AI to produce superior images, even though patients are exposed to less radiation.