Fall 2014News

Noteworthy visitors

In working with all levels of government to strengthen the public healthcare system, JGH leaders regularly meet with political visitors from across Quebec and Canada. Because of the wide social repercussions of health care, the visits often involve a broad cross-section of elected officials, especially those at the provincial level, which has primary responsibility for health care.

In March, Tim Uppal (second from left), federal Minister of State for Multiculturalism, toured the new Emergency Department with (from left) Dr. Lawrence Rosenberg, JGH Executive Director; Joanne Côté, Director of Transition for Pavilion K; and Dr. Marc Afilalo, Chief of Emergency Services.

In March, Tim Uppal (second from left), federal Minister of State for Multiculturalism, toured the new Emergency Department with (from left) Dr. Lawrence Rosenberg, JGH Executive Director; Joanne Côté, Director of Transition for Pavilion K; and Dr. Marc Afilalo, Chief of Emergency Services.

Irwin Cotler (centre), Member of Parliament for Mount Royal, visited the hospital in May, in the company of JGH President Rick Dubrovsky (left) and Dr. Lawrence Rosenberg.

Irwin Cotler (centre), Member of Parliament for Mount Royal, visited the hospital in May, in the company of JGH President Rick Dubrovsky (left) and Dr. Lawrence Rosenberg.

David Birnbaum (left), MNA for D’Arcy McGee, met with Dr. Lawrence Rosenberg in July.

David Birnbaum (left), MNA for D’Arcy McGee, met with Dr. Lawrence Rosenberg in July.

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