Improving the quality of life of MUHC cancer patients for nearly 40 years, one patient at the time Atie Waxman and Michèle Laforest August 10, 2022 1671 Cedars CanSupport provides free bilingual emotional, physical and educational support to patients and their families, as a complement to traditional medical treatment “Until Cedars CanSupport services are offer...
A sister’s love: Pushing ALS research forward Melissa Arauz July 12, 2022 1916 In 2017, Linda Auger Morissette’s brother, Pierre, received an amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) diagnosis at the age of 52. “This completely shocked my family,” she says. “My daughter, who views her uncle l...
Twice a skin cancer survivor, Montreal father Dean Graddon advocates for sun safety Tara Simonetta Mann July 11, 2022 2996 Skin cancer has always been top-of-mind for Dean Graddon. “I knew from a very young age that I was a walking risk for skin cancer,” says Dean. With light skin, eyes and hair, it was obvious to him that he was m...
Surgical oncologist Dr. Mark Basik fundraises to fight cancer with the JGH Foundation Don Sancton July 7, 2022 3446 Multi-talented clinician-scientist, who treats patients and researches breast cancer at the Jewish General Hospital’s (JGH) research institute, is also an avid cyclist in Le Week-end pour combattre le cancer Dr...
Offering hope to brain injury survivors Melissa Arauz June 8, 2022 2237 Dr. Matthew Galati, traumatic brain injury survivor and Founder of Brain Changes Initiative In 2013, Matthew Galati was well on his way to becoming a doctor. One weekend, on his way back to medical school from ...
The lifesaving power of the ICU Tara Simonetta Mann June 7, 2022 2948 Two years ago, Dr. Howard Goldstein’s life fell apart. He was reading the newspaper on a Sunday morning when it happened: a crushing pain in his chest. Realizing something was seriously wrong, he called his wi...
Philanthropist David Amiel on leading by example, promoting diversity, and volunteer leadership Sarah Fletcher June 6, 2022 5047 “Why do I give? The short answer is because of my kids,” philanthropist David Amiel, Vice-Chair of the Jewish General Hospital (JGH) Foundation, said simply. “I want to lead by example and show them that volun...
Mike’s story: How antimicrobial resistance is threatening modern medicine Tara Simonetta Mann May 16, 2022 1411 Mike Griffiths has struggled with his health for his entire life. At the age of 24, he received his first kidney transplant. The surgery was a big step toward better health, but it was not without challenges. ...
“It’s been a wonderful ride.” – Harvey Levenson Sarah Fletcher May 8, 2022 3453 The Chair of the Board of the JGH Foundation reflects on a lifetime of philanthropy Harvey Levenson’s commitment to philanthropy dates to the time he was a McGill student in the early 1960s. Back then, he serv...
Tarah Schwartz – through perseverance and courage her painful story has a happy ending Peter Kerr April 17, 2022 2057 Tarah Schwartz worked for eighteen years as an award-winning reporter and television anchor. When she and her husband Enrico became pregnant – they were overjoyed. That joy turned to an overwhelming grief when ...
