Family Birthing Centre

Inhalation therapist Brian Camacho checks his equipment in the room of a COVID-19 patient in Pavilion K. Note the spacious room’s ability to accommodate numerous medical tools and instruments. Since much of the equipment can be suspended from the ceiling by mechanical arms, staff can move around with ease and safety. (Click on this or any photo to enlarge it.)

April 2021 Feature articles

On its fifth anniversary, Pavilion K emerges as the silent hero of the pandemic

Henry Mietkiewicz — April 5, 2021

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When Pavilion K opened in 2016, it was an instant game-changer. Now, on its fifth anniversary, it has exceeded expectations, becoming the silent hero of the pandemic.

During a simulation in the JGH Emergency Department, an expectant mother—played by Emily Churchill-Smith (second from left)—experiences severe pain during labour. She is accompanied by her spouse—played by Andrea Willett (left)—while receiving care from Emergency Nurses Victor Uscatescu and Mélika Charbonneau.

August 2018 Spotlight feature

Simulated emergency yields real-life benefits

Fabrice Baro — August 22, 2018

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JGH staff from a wide range of specialties were immersed in a simulated, yet remarkably life-like scenario to see how healthcare teams interact in stressful, unexpected situations, and how the quality of their treatment and care can be improved.

Among the first patients to be moved to Pavilion K was expectant mother Chantal Piché, who was taken to the new Family Birthing Centre. Accompanying her on her brief journey were Alan Maislin (left), President of the Board of Directors of West-Central Montreal Health; Board member Alyssa Yufe (second from left); Dr. Lawrence Rosenberg (third from right), President and CEO of West-Central Montreal Health; and members of the healthcare and transport teams.

April 2016 Spotlight feature

Journey to Pavilion K reaches its climax

Henry Mietkiewicz — April 25, 2016

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Pavilion K has become the new home of Intensive Care, Coronary Care, Neonatal Intensive Care, the Family Birthing Centre, the operating rooms and numerous other units and services.

During the move on January 24, an incubator is checked en route to the new Neonatal Intesive Care Unit in Pavilion K, where noise levels and the number of alarms are noticeably lower.

April 2016 Spotlight feature

Quality of care already on the upswing in Pavilion K

Henry Mietkiewicz — April 25, 2016

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Just weeks since it swung into operation, Pavilion K already appears to be improving the well-being of patients and the quality of their care.

April 2016 Spotlight feature

Pavilion K by the numbers

Henry Mietkiewicz — April 25, 2016

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Figures for Pavilion K, as of April, 2016.

Milestones September 2015

Appointments

Henry Mietkiewicz — September 2, 2015

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Dr. Roberta Shear, a member of the JGH Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology since 2000, has been named Director of Obstetrics, the Family Birthing Centre and Obstetrical Ultrasound.