90th anniversary flashback: The campaign to build the JGH kicks into high gear
In 1929, more than 3,000 members of the Jewish community gathered to launch the $1 million campaign to build the JGH.
90th anniversary flashback: JGH extends helping hand in 1998 ice storm
After the devastating ice storm in January 1998, the JGH sheltered many people whose homes had lost electricity.
In memoriam: Sheila Kussner
Sheila Kussner, the founder of Hope & Cope, has left an enduring mark on psychosocial support for cancer patients and survivors.
90th anniversary flashback: Panoramic view of health care unfolds in Command Centre
C4 (the Command Centre) was launched at the JGH in 2020 to generate real-time data about care throughout CIUSSS West-Central Montreal.
90th anniversary flashback: Building the JGH, brick by brick
In the 1929 fund-raising campaign to build the JGH, Montreal’s Jews showed their support by buying symbolic bricks.
Improved surgical procedures offer new hope in treating prostate cancer
Minimally invasive procedures—one new, one upgraded—are viable alternatives to radical surgery and radiation therapy.
New software overcomes complexities to transform scheduling in Oncology Clinic
A new scheduling application in the Segal Cancer Centre enables staff to more easily plan chemotherapy and immunotherapy sessions.
Dr. Sarit Assouline appointed JGH Chief of Hematology
Dr. Sarit Assouline is the new Chief of Hematology, following the retirement of Dr. Hans Knecht after 10 years as Chief.
Robotic colorectal surgery launched at the JGH
Colorectal surgeons are using a robot to perform certain minimally invasive procedures with greater ease, accuracy and speed.
Dr. William Foulkes appointed JGH Director of Medical Genetics
Dr. William Foulkes, an award-winning clinician-researcher at the Lady Davis Institute, has been appointed JGH Director of Medical Genetics.