Meet Dr. Darcy Wagner, an MUHC bioengineer with big dreams for respiratory care Stefanie Sweeney July 9, 2024 1539 Lung disease represents a major global health crisis, ranking as a leading cause of disability and death worldwide. In Canada, more than 3 million Canadians suffer from serious lung diseases—chronic obstructiv...
The MUHC Foundation has a bold vision for cardiology Stefanie Sweeney June 14, 2024 1857 Globally, heart disease is the leading cause of death for adults. So, when a heart gets sick, it makes sense that we’d want our loved ones to get the best care possible. That’s why, at the MUHC Foundation, we’r...
The MUHC Foundation is paving the way for innovative cancer research at the MUHC Stefanie Sweeney May 16, 2024 1420 The numbers are jarring—every year, hundreds of thousands of Canadians are diagnosed with cancer, and around 80,000 will die from it. The McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) is home to some of the leading on...
The Lachine Hospital Foundation is bringing quality care to the West Island Stefanie Sweeney April 8, 2024 1317 Founded in 1913, Lachine Hospital has provided compassionate care to the West Island for over a century. As part of the McGill University Health Centre, it combines the friendly atmosphere of a community-based ...
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 1625 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 2267 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 2987 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 1924 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 1752 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 1037 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...
