Specialized lung clinic at the MUHC offers compassionate care to Montrealers Tara Simonetta Mann September 16, 2022 1972 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 2757 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 ...
Twice a skin cancer survivor, Montreal father Dean Graddon advocates for sun safety Tara Simonetta Mann July 11, 2022 3151 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...
The lifesaving power of the ICU Tara Simonetta Mann June 7, 2022 3107 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...
Mike’s story: How antimicrobial resistance is threatening modern medicine Tara Simonetta Mann May 16, 2022 1451 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. ...
Dr. Momar Ndao provides life-changing care to those with tropical and parasitic diseases Tara Simonetta Mann April 13, 2022 2007 Ask anyone who knows him, and they’ll tell you Dr. Momar Ndao is one of a kind. An infectious disease expert with an infectious personality, it’s hard not to be enchanted by his generosity and his passion for h...
Big dreams for a revitalized Lachine Hospital Tara Simonetta Mann March 15, 2022 2127 A new partnership will help Lachine Hospital raise funds for cutting-edge medical equipment. The Lachine Hospital Foundation has integrated with the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) Foundation to Dream Bi...
Lynn Hebért’s Story: Why Women’s Heart Health Matters Tara Simonetta Mann February 22, 2022 2106 Lynn Hebért had a heart attack when she was just 43 years old. The day it happened, Lynn had numbness up her arm and in her jaw. Her husband Michael, a pediatrician, recognized the symptoms and immediately d...
Social workers personalize the health care journey Tara Simonetta Mann January 22, 2022 1642 The stress and anxiety of illness can turn a person’s world upside down. From tests and procedures to waiting for results and wondering what comes next, the journey that lies ahead can be daunting. Helene Jones...
Donor-Advised Funds simplify the process of giving and provide immediate tax benefits The Montrealer January 17, 2022 2428 The Jewish Community Foundation of Montreal (JCF) encourages charitable giving by making it easy, efficient, and tax smart. Humble Beginnings Since being founded in 1971 by Arthur Pascal and a group of leader...
