Donors support the care of high-risk pregnancies at the JGH Don Sancton November 5, 2024 212 As one of the top hospitals in Quebec, the Jewish General Hospital (JGH) excels at pushing the boundaries of medicine and offering exceptional patient care. None of it would be possible without donations to the...
The MUHC Foundation is breaking the silence on endometriosis Stefanie Sweeney September 19, 2024 946 Endometriosis is a chronic and debilitating inflammatory condition that affects one in every ten women and gender-diverse individuals, yet it remains one of the most underdiagnosed conditions. Characterized by ...
Improving outcomes for mental illness starts by investing in research Dr. Viviane Poupon April 5, 2024 656 We must build on this momentum and renew our investment in brain research. Now is not the time to abandon investing in fundamental science. The numbers speak for themselves. One in three Canadians say they’re ...
The MUHC Foundation funds a new vision for women’s heart care Stefanie Sweeney January 12, 2024 2507 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 1552 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 ...
Money & Menopause Lynn MacNeil November 28, 2023 1195 Managing Your Money I’m sure with a heading like that, I have just lost many of the potential male readers and maybe gained some new female readers. Either way, I’m sure some will simply be curious to see how ...
A Race to Help Silence the “Silent Killers” The Montrealer October 14, 2023 1895 The annual Cedars Run for Ovarian Cancer raises money for the DOvEEgene Research Program, a leading-edge ovarian cancer research project at the MUHC. Dominique Dagenais was diagnosed with Stage 3 ovarian cancer...
Monique Chalifour faces heart failure with her community by her side Tara Simonetta Mann September 12, 2023 847 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...
Montrealer Paul Marchand believes in the power of giving back Tara Simonetta Mann December 13, 2022 2152 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 ...
Unfortunately, homeless women are being turned away at the Chez Doris night shelter Marina Boulos-Winton December 10, 2022 1451 Currently in our third month of offering 24 beds for homeless women at our new overnight shelter, we are completely overwhelmed by the demand. Chez Doris has provided a bed to 108 different women in the past tw...
