The MUHC Foundation’s Le Bal Rouge gala will journey to the Mediterranean to celebrate the promising future of cancer care Stefanie Sweeney March 15, 2024 1343 This year's Le Bal Rouge invites guests to be transported to the azure waters and sun-soaked shores of the Mediterranean. Drawing inspiration from the vibrant landscapes of Greece and Italy, the gala will celeb...
Montrealer Ferron Campbell wants you to join the fight against cancer Tara Simonetta Mann February 12, 2024 1964 Co-founder of MD Heritage Ferron Campbell remembers his grandmother, Cita, as a shining light in his life. When she passed away from leukemia when he was six years old, the loss left a gaping hole. “My grandmo...
The MUHC Foundation funds a new vision for women’s heart care Stefanie Sweeney January 12, 2024 2549 Did you know that heart disease is the number one killer of women worldwide? Since 2016, more women have died from this disease than ever before. The upward trend is not only alarming the medical community, but...
Women helping women: The Lyceum of Greek Women of Montreal are proud supporters of women’s health care Tara Simonetta Mann December 19, 2023 1580 There’s a Greek idiom that says, Κράτα με να σε κρατώ ν’ανεβούμαι στο βουνό (Hold my hand, and I’ll hold yours, so we can climb the mountain.) This beautiful sentiment perfectly embodies the work of the Lyceum ...
MUHC’s Got Talent brings health care workers to the stage for a good cause Tara Simonetta Mann October 15, 2023 1574 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 ...
Monique Chalifour faces heart failure with her community by her side Tara Simonetta Mann September 12, 2023 864 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...
Palliative care was created in Montreal – The MUHC Foundation is building on this legacy to change lives Dr. Justin Sanders August 13, 2023 1327 There are few events that upend the lives of individuals and their loved ones as much as the diagnosis of a serious illness. Whether an advanced cancer, heart failure or chronic lung disease, such illnesses rai...
Sooran’s story: facing a rare cancer with family by his side Tara Simonetta Mann July 14, 2023 1978 Six-week-old Nika Noroozi has spent her entire life on the adult cancer ward at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC). To explain why, we need to go back to nearly a year before her birth. Nika’s parents,...
The Meakins-Christie Laboratories: 50 years of breathtaking respiratory research Tara Simonetta Mann June 19, 2023 983 When you can’t breathe, nothing else matters. Imagine living your life gasping, unable to take in a full, life-giving breath. This is the reality for millions of people around the world living with chronic resp...
Ambitious program aims to eliminate hepatitis C in Montreal Tara Simonetta Mann May 16, 2023 2487 Hepatitis C is an insidious and highly stigmatized disease that affects an estimated 58 million people worldwide. Many people aren’t even aware they have it until they experience the symptoms of liver damage or...
