In memoriam: Dr. Martin Gyger
Condolences on the passing on July 6 of Dr. Martin Gyger, a member of staff in the JGH Division of Hematology.
New simulation centre helps prepare Emergency staff for difficult real-life cases
A new Emergency Medicine Simulation Centre that’s bright, roomy and technologically sophisticated has opened at the JGH.
Dr. Ernesto Schiffrin named JGH Physician-in-Chief Emeritus
As he steps down as Chief of the JGH Department of Medicine, Dr. Ernesto Schiffrin has been named Physician-in-Chief Emeritus.
Dr. Michael Hier becomes Full Professor at McGill University
Dr. Michael Hier, JGH Chief of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, has been promoted to Full Professor at McGill University.
From tragedy to triumph: New biography celebrates Sheila Kussner and Hope & Cope
New book examines how Sheila Kussner and Hope & Cope forged a breakthrough in supporting cancer patients.
Researchers inch closer to better understanding of brain tumours in children
Certain brain cells may be inherently vulnerable to mutations that cause fatal brain tumours in children, says a study co-led by an LDI researcher.
Lucie Tremblay and Céline Gélinas named Fellows of the Canadian Academy of Nursing
Lucie Tremblay and Céline Gélinas have received a top honour in nursing, with their induction as Fellows of the Canadian Academy of Nursing.
Dr. Emily Kay-Rivest joins Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Dr. Emily Kay-Rivest has joined the JGH Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery as a specialist in ear and skull base surgery.
Dr. Solon Schur joins JGH as skull base neurosurgical oncologist
Dr. Solon Schur has joined the JGH Division of Neurosurgery as a member of staff and as Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery.
In memoriam: Archie Deskin
Guided the JGH through dramatic growth as Executive Director from 1975 to 1991 t is with great sadness that the Jewish General Hospital notes the passing on September 5 of Archie Deskin, 95, who was instrumental in guiding the hospital into the modern era as Executive Director from 1975 to …