Dr. Vicky Tagalakis appointed Chief of Department of Medicine
Dr. Vicky Tagalakis, a clinician-researcher who focuses on the epidemiology of venous thrombotic disorders, has been appointed Chief of the Department of Medicine.
Two new doctors appointed in the Department of Medicine
Two new physicians have been appointed at the JGH—Dr. Jill Pancer in the Division of Endocrinology and Dr. Maude Peretz-Larochelle in Division of Cardiology.
Dr. Joel Turner honoured as outstanding educator in point of care ultrasound
Dr. Joel Turner, of the JGH Emergency Department, has won the 2019 Educator of the Year Award from the Canadian Point of Care Ultrasound Society. By teaching doctors how to use ultrasound at the bedside, he helps them make diagnoses more quickly and accurately.
New clinic offers fast track for testing and diagnosis of certain conditions
Quicker care for certain medical conditions is now offered by the JGH Clinical Access Service, as an alternative to the Emergency Department. It handles referrals from family doctors whose patients have serious problems that require prompt attention.
Congratulations: Lifetime Achievement Award for Chief of Palliative Care
Dr. Bernard Lapointe, Chief of the JGH Division of Palliative Care, has received a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Welcome
Dr. Olivier Beauchet, who holds certification in neurology and in internal medicine and geriatrics, has joined the JGH Division of Geriatrics