JGH’s Tele-Dermatology service supports early diagnosis of skin cancer Don Sancton December 6, 2023 2458 Melanoma, the most common form of skin cancer, stands out among cancers because it can be seen with the naked eye and, when caught early, is almost always curable. "Early diagnosis is the absolute key." That’s...
The 5TH Annual Barry F. Lorenzetti Foundation Fundraising Gala benefitting Mental Health Initiatives raises a record $800,000 The Montrealer November 30, 2023 2366 The 5th Annual Barry F. Lorenzetti Foundation Gala was held under the Honorary Presidency of Mrs. Lisa Giannone, President & Chief Operating Officer of BFL Canada Inc. on Thursday, September 28th at the bre...
Cedars Whole-Person Cancer Care The Montrealer November 16, 2023 1372 How focusing on the individual, instead of the disease, is helping MUHC cancer patients experience growth and healing at every stage of their cancer journey Speaking with Dr. Justin Sanders about serious illnes...
CAMH Clinician Scientist explores non-invasive brain stimulation techniques to battle depression and OCD Brielle Goulart November 14, 2023 1401 “I’ve always been interested in how the brain works in general,” says Dr. Christoph Zrenner, Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto and Clinician and Scientist at The Centre for Addiction and Mental H...
Day Hospital is a key element of the JGH’s Child Psychiatry services Don Sancton November 7, 2023 4469 Director of Child Psychiatry Dr. Paola Habib credits donors to the JGH Foundation with allowing the program to succeed The Department of Child Psychiatry at the Jewish General Hospital (JGH) is unique in some i...
Canadian trials network is a launch pad to test new research and improved therapies for stroke recovery Cathy Campbell October 16, 2023 2251 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...
A Race to Help Silence the “Silent Killers” The Montrealer October 14, 2023 2154 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...
JGH’s Geriatric Medicine Department supports the elderly with innovative initiatives Don Sancton October 4, 2023 4933 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 ...
Say Thank You with the Hero Project! JGH Foundation September 20, 2023 3697 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...
Monique Chalifour faces heart failure with her community by her side Tara Simonetta Mann September 12, 2023 1005 They say it takes a village to raise a child. One could argue that it also takes a village to save a life. Monique is living proof. At 38-years-old, Monique was a healthy, active and involved mother of two. Sh...
