Respiratory Therapy

Dr. Denny Laporta in the Intensive Care Unit at the JGH.

January 2023 Milestones

New award in respiratory therapy named in honour of Dr. Denny Laporta

Henry Mietkiewicz — January 11, 2023

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As Dr. Denny Laporta eases into semi-retirement in Intensive Care, an award has been established in his honour.

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.

Toula Trihas, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Coordinator for the Multidisciplinary Services Directorate, with her 2017 Quebec Interprofessional Council Merit Award.

CIUSSS West-Central Montreal May 2018

Provincial honour for JGH respiratory therapist

Fabrice Baro — May 9, 2018

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Toula Trihas, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Coordinator for the Multidisciplinary Services Directorate of the CIUSSS, has received the 2017 Quebec Interprofessional Council’s Merit Award.

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.