Julie Quenneville – from a teenage volunteer to President of the McGill University Health Centre Foundation Peter Kerr May 15, 2018 9831 The MUHC Foundation is charged with the enormous responsibility of raising tens of $millions to help fund research in the world-class hospitals that make up the McGill University Health Centre, from the Montrea...
Paul Marchand is paying it forward at the MUHC Kristina Anastasopoulos April 15, 2018 6458 Non Nobis Solum. Not For Ourselves Alone. This simple but powerful motto is one that Paul Marchand learned in high school, and which ultimately has shaped the course of his life. A lawyer specializing in the f...
Wendy Wray is transforming care at the MUHC – one woman at a time Kristina Anastasopoulos March 21, 2018 4418 “Of course you can do it” – these words have become Wendy Wray’s mantra. A cardiac nurse clinician at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) for many years, she never anticipated becoming an advocate for he...
Dr. Gerald Fried has stayed true to his roots while saving lives at the MUHC Kristina Anastasopoulos January 29, 2018 5414 What do the fifth grade, a scrapbook, and cancer have in common? They all served as the inspiration for Dr. Gerald Fried of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) to pursue a career in medicine. It was ...
Make patients smile at the MUHC this holiday season Kristina Anastasopoulos January 9, 2018 4839 The song (There’s No Place Like) Home for the Holidays is a holiday classic. It tells the story of the joy that ensues when returning home for the holidays. Spending quality time with family and friends is one ...
His vision is to help you see – meet Dr. Miguel Burnier of the MUHC Kristina Anastasopoulos November 20, 2017 11146 When it comes to diseases of the eye, one Montrealer is making a big difference in the lives of his patients. Brazilian-born Dr. Miguel Burnier once dreamed of becoming one of his country’s next great soccer st...
Pierrette Wong turned inspiration into reality, making a difference at The MUHC The Montrealer November 2, 2017 6458 Pierrette Wong has come a long way since growing up in Mauritius. Although she no longer calls the tiny island home, the values and traditions from her native country as well as her Chinese roots have followed ...
Les Canadiennes to support the MUHC Foundation Enchantée Gala to benefit breast cancer research Kristina Anastasopoulos September 29, 2017 4983 Les Canadiennes A winning organization on and off the ice Les Canadiennes are leaders. Four-time winners of the Canadian Women’s Hockey League championship Clarkson Cup, this Montreal professional female hock...
Claudio Bussandri – transforming hearing-impaired people by bringing sound into their lives Peter Kerr August 22, 2017 6250 Diagnosed at age six as being profoundly deaf; Claudio Bussandri overcame his handicap with the help of some very special people. Moving on from his position as Chairman of the MUHC Board, he is devoting his at...
John Rae, the super hospital’s quiet philanthropist Tracey Arial May 26, 2017 7446 John Rae Which Montreal powerbroker convinced private investors to donate massively to the MUHC super hospital through years of political turmoil, fraudulent leadership and the pullout of key players? John ...
