Canadian trials network is a launch pad to test new research and improved therapies for stroke recovery Cathy Campbell October 16, 2023 2085 How do you take the latest research, test it, train people to deliver it, and then fast-track the findings into clinics, hospitals and homes across Canada to improve the lives of people living with stroke? Bel...
MUHC’s Got Talent brings health care workers to the stage for a good cause Tara Simonetta Mann October 15, 2023 1622 Have you ever wondered if your health care professional has a hidden talent? Maybe your dermatologist is a dancer, your nurse sings opera or your respirologist plays in a rock band. Now, you can find out. The ...
A Race to Help Silence the “Silent Killers” The Montrealer October 14, 2023 2000 The annual Cedars Run for Ovarian Cancer raises money for the DOvEEgene Research Program, a leading-edge ovarian cancer research project at the MUHC. Dominique Dagenais was diagnosed with Stage 3 ovarian cancer...
The solutions are simple – they are not easy Sam Watts October 9, 2023 2010 Think Philanthropically Some readers have expressed concern about the recent report that identified a big increase in the population experiencing homelessness. Yes, the challenge of visible homelessness is gro...
Reality Check: Interest Rates and Mortgage Renewals Lynn MacNeil October 8, 2023 1658 Managing Your Money I was at a wedding recently and all the talk at the table was about interest rates and mortgage renewals. It’s scary to think that only about a third of mortgage holders have actually been ...
JGH’s Geriatric Medicine Department supports the elderly with innovative initiatives Don Sancton October 4, 2023 4673 Director of Geriatric Medicine Dr. Ruby Friedman credits Jewish General Hospital (JGH) Foundation donors for supporting important services in the department Dr. Ruby Friedman, Director of Geriatric Medicine at ...
The MMFA Celebrates Indigenous Creativity to Mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation LiveEvents September 22, 2023 2997 In collaboration with Bourgie Hall and the Festival international de la littérature (FIL), the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA) is extending an invitation to an exceptional experience with Innu soprano Elisa...
Say Thank You with the Hero Project! JGH Foundation September 20, 2023 3482 Did a doctor, nurse, or other staff member at the Jewish General Hospital (JGH) make a difference to you or a loved one? The Hero Project provides a meaningful way for you to express your gratitude – and pay it...
Francos, Anglos and Allos have different memories Guy Rex Rodgers September 16, 2023 3795 What We Choose To Remember I am releasing the subtitled version of my documentary film this month. What We Choose To Remember will become Ce qu’on choisit de se souvenir. Anglophones, Allophones and Francopho...
Is “Celebrity Philanthropy” Helpful? Sam Watts September 15, 2023 2658 Think Philanthropically What do Oprah Winfrey, Ellen DeGeneres, Warren Buffet, Melinda Gates, Ed Sheeran, Mackenzie Bezos, Taylor Swift, Matt Damon, Jennifer Garner, Bono, and Beyoncé all have in common? The...
