
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.

Photos capture spirit of staff solidarity during pandemic
In this year’s edition of “A Shot of Happiness”, the photography competition for CIUSSS staff, more than 120 photos captured the camaraderie of employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mural celebrates emotional ties between patients and staff during pandemic
A new mural near the main doors of the JGH celebrates the emotional connection between patients and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Dignity, autonomy and personal recovery” underpin new JGH psychiatry unit
JGH psychiatry patients are now being treated in the newly renovated Carole and Andrew Harper Psychiatry Inpatient Unit. It’s brighter and airier, with private beds and more space that emphasizes privacy and healing.

How COVID-19 yanked telehealth out of the future and into our daily lives
At first, telehealth seemed like a distant dream. But when COVID-19 hit, the CIUSSS and the JGH made telehealth a part of daily life.

JGH again named a leader in annual Newsweek survey
For the second year in a row, a Newsweek survey has named the JGH Quebec’s best hospital and among the top five in Canada.

Public’s participation sought in predicting COVID-19 hotspots
By completing the Daily Coronavirus Survey, members of the public will provide CIUSSS West-Central Montreal with digital data that will help predict potential hotspots and improve the allocation of resources.

To improve care, senior managers get up-close and personal with patients and staff
By getting away from their desks and regularly touring their facilities, senior managers in our CIUSSS get up-close and personal with healthcare users and staff. This helps them better understand what’s working well and what needs improvement.

Near-perfect score for CIUSSS in Lean certification
CIUSSS West-Central Montreal has bocame the world’s first healthcare network certified as a Lean Centre of Excellence by the Leading Edge Group. This recognizes that the CIUSSS continuously strives to improve services for users of health care and social services.