Ambitious program aims to eliminate hepatitis C in Montreal Tara Simonetta Mann May 16, 2023 2560 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...
MI4, Montreal’s powerhouse of infectious disease research, celebrates 5th anniversary Tara Simonetta Mann April 12, 2023 1763 Infectious diseases pose a real and dire threat to our world. One only need look at the past three years to understand the toll a single, microscopic virus can take. For millennia, viruses, bacteria and other m...
The MUHC Foundation’s Le Bal Rouge gala is roaring into the twenties in support of respiratory medicine Tara Simonetta Mann March 11, 2023 2290 Lisa Giannone was 8-months pregnant with twins when her 2-year-old son contracted RSV. RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, is a common virus that in some cases can cause severe illness. Lisa watched her littl...
MUHC Foundation brings renowned cardiologist Dr. Patrick Lawler to Montreal Tara Simonetta Mann February 17, 2023 3208 A world class hospital needs world-class talent. The McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) Foundation is proud to welcome cardiologist Dr. Patrick Lawler to the MUHC as the first recipient of its new Rising St...
Montreal businessman Scott Jones champions respiratory care in memory of his brother Tara Simonetta Mann January 16, 2023 2723 Scott Jones’ life has been shaped by loss. The Nova Steel executive’s mother, Gail, passed away from breast cancer when he was just 16-years-old. About 10 years later, his brother, Christopher, was struggling w...
Montrealer Paul Marchand believes in the power of giving back Tara Simonetta Mann December 13, 2022 2273 Paul Marchand is a lifelong Montrealer and strong believer in the power of giving back. Throughout his life, he has dedicated countless hours to supporting the community, and the octogenarian has shown no sign ...
New cardiology centre of excellence will keep Montreal’s hearts healthy Tara Simonetta Mann November 19, 2022 2316 Heart disease affects a quarter of all Canadians. This all-too-common condition is not just one disease, but a group of disorders that negatively affects the heart. One type of heart disease is arrhythmia—a pro...
Sharon Steinberg, granddaughter of Steinberg’s grocery founder supports futuristic heart research Tara Simonetta Mann October 10, 2022 1952 At 84, Sharon Steinberg lives an active and social life, but it wasn’t always this way. Diagnosed with cardiomyopathy, she experienced breathing difficulties that made going anywhere a challenge. “I was having...
Specialized lung clinic at the MUHC offers compassionate care to Montrealers Tara Simonetta Mann September 16, 2022 1874 For Ian MacKinnon, it all started with a case of pneumonia. He had a deep cough that he couldn’t shake. From then on, he dealt with various lung problems, including bronchitis, for a decade. “Every autumn, my ...
After a cancer recovery “miracle,” the Goren family of Montreal gives back Tara Simonetta Mann August 14, 2022 2681 Morty Goren was on vacation when he began to experience sudden, severe back pain. As soon as he was home in the West Island, he went to clinic to find out what was wrong. “The doctors at the clinic didn’t like ...
