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St. Mary's receives $600,000 for research on delirium in older patients
St. Mary’s Hospital Center (SMHC) has received two research grants to fund specific projects in the prevention and management of delirium in the elderly. Delirium, also referred to as “acute confusion”, is frequent in older patients, both in hospitals and in long-term care facilities. The research grants awarded to SMHC will improve the knowledge about the prevalence and risk factors of delirium, as well as what influences the recovery from delirium. Read the press release published by the Hospital.
Tune into to Dr. Antonia Arnaert and Marie-France Dubé on the CBC airways on Thursday @ 7:40am
Dr. Antonia Arnaert will be interviewed during CBC's radio program, Daybreak, on Thursday, February 25 @ 7:40am. Set your radio dial to 88.5 FM to learn about the high-tech research Dr. Arnaert is doing in telehealth and how her innovative work in tele-oncology is drawing attention amongst experts in the treatment of cancer across the country. This telehealth research project places St. Mary's at the cutting-edge of technology and will eventually allow our patients to benefit from an innovative, real-time, follow-up program. Fully funded by St. Mary's Hospital Foundation, the telehealth project, which is already in its third year, supports the research areas that are consistent with the Hospital's teaching and clinical research mission.
To listen to their interview, please click on the following link http://www.cbc.ca/daybreakmontreal/, scroll down to the Featured Audio section and click on the audio file “Video-Conferencing Aid: A doctor and nurse use technology to reach out to patients.”
The heart exposed – Dr. Roy and Dr. Walker in the News
Dr. Roy and Dr. Walker will be featured in the News this evening and in the coming days as they mark Heart month. They will explain, based on selected human heart specimens, how bad habits can have a negative impact on our heart health and how to stay in good shape. Tune in tonight to CTV (between 6 and 7pm) and CBC (between 5:30 and 6:30pm). You can also read the article in the next issue of Actualité-Côte-des-Neiges to learn more on how to improve your cardiovascular health.
New accreditation for the Research Ethics Committee of St. Mary's Hospital Center
The Ministère de la santé et des services sociaux (MSSS) has recognized the outstanding quality of the Research Ethics Committee (REC) of St. Mary's Hospital Center by granting it the ability to review, approve, and monitor projects involving minors and incompetent adults. This new accreditation further fortifies the University-affiliated Hospital Centre (CHAU) status of the Hospital and boosts new research projects. Read the press release published by the Hospital.
St. Mary’s Hospital and McGill take positive action towards the development of Family Medicine in Quebec
St. Mary’s Hospital Center (SMHC) strengthened its proficiency and its reputation of excellence in family medicine by welcoming the first McGill Chair in Family and Community Medicine Research, to be based at the SMHC. The chair-holder is Dr. Jeannie Haggerty, an international expert in the evaluation of health care services; she took up her new position at SMHC on January 4th, 2010. Dr. Haggerty is also an Associate Professor of Family Medicine at McGill University’s Faculty of Medicine. Read the press release...
Telehealth: a tool for the future being developed at St Mary’s
The innovative work of Dr Arnaert in tele-oncology is drawing attention amongst experts in the treatment of cancer across the country. The high-tech research in telehealth of Dr. Antonia Arnaert, from McGill University and St. Mary’s Hospital Center (SMHC), was selected from among numerous submissions to be presented during the first national symposium entitled “Optimizing the Cancer Workforce” organized by the Canadian Partnership against Cancer. Read the press release...
Press conference on the training of foreign doctors
The press conference that took place this morning, in the presence of the Ministers Dr. Yves Bolduc - Minister of Health and Social Services - and Mme. Yolande James - Minister of Immigration and Cultural Communities - has been a success. The Ministers presented the highlights of a report on the creation of a training program for foreign doctors, for which St. Mary's Hospital Centre will be one of the training centres. The following media attended the press conference: 24 Heures, Presse Canadienne, TVA, V Tele, CBC TV, CTV, Global TV, SRC- Radio, Media Q. Their reports should be published today or tomorrow; tune in to these media outlets for full details! Read the press release* from the Minister of Health and Social Services. (*available in French only) Click here to read the article "Foreign-trained MDs get boost from Quebec" published in The Gazette.
Being first born of 2010 is a yawn for Nayla (The Gazette)
New Year's good news has arrived at St. Mary's Hospital Center (SMHC) in the form of a 6 pound, 8 ounce baby girl born 6 seconds after midnight on January 1, 2010. Her name is Nayla and both the baby and her mother, Lynn Knoepfel, are doing well. The mother and the proud father, Marc-Antoine Zora, are from Montreal. Read more...
St. Mary’s Doctor will Carry the Olympic Torch on Monday
Dr. Louis-Michel Elie, psychogeriatrician in the Department of Mental Health of St. Mary’s Hospital Center, will be part of a group of 20 doctors who will carry the Olympic torch on December 14, at 1 p.m., at a ceremony in Cornwall, Ontario. Dr. Elie describes carrying the Olympic torch as “…a unique opportunity. As a physician and a Canadian, it is a way for me to associate Olympic values with physical activity, which is important for both physical and mental health.” See Dr. Elie live by visiting Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay on the CTV.CA website. (source: CMA.CA)
SMHC Family Medicine Staff Excellence Recognized at the National Level
The College of Family Physicians of Canada recognizes SMHC staff excellence with prizes and honor.
Two doctors and two residents from the Family Medicine Center of the SMHC were recognized for the exceptional quality of their medical practice, their community commitment, their academic standards, and their leadership qualities. Read more...
Disco Night! (The Gazette)
St. Mary's Ball raises $1.57 million for research.
St. Mary's '70s Splash: It all started on a snug Thursday eve when I realized that instead of some much needed nesting, St. Mary's 72nd ball beckoned. So I donned the requisite sartorials and hopped a cab to Windsor Station. Read more....
Dr. Farley on CBC Tonight (Dec. 3)
Tune in to CBC this evening between 5:00 and 6:30 pm as Dr. Farley will be interviewed on the topic of euthanasia. One of her patients at the St. Mary's Hospital Center will also be featured and discuss his experience in palliative care.
The NEW Foundation Website is LIVE!
St. Mary’s is truly a Small Wonder… See why by flipping through our eBook, viewing our video, scrolling through our photo galleries or reading about what makes St. Mary’s so special. Make sure to tell your family and friends about our NEW website and how easy it is to donate online. Actually, why not try it yourself?
Walk in - and walk out (The Gazette)
Businessman Jacques Hanley couldn't afford to lose a few days of work lying in some hospital bed hooked up to a drip for an intensive course of antibiotics. Read the article...
Is ambulatory care a better way to go? (The Gazette)
There was a spicy debate at a daylong symposium on the Shift to Ambulatory Care - which is code for medical services delivered on an outpatient basis. Among the hottest trends in medicine globally, the shift to outpatient care in Quebec has been the product of a steady push over several years. Read the article...
72nd St. Mary's Ball - Fundraising Gala on November 12th Raised the Roof and Funds!
An unprecedented success, this year’s Ball welcomed well over 750 people and raised over $1.5 million dollars - 100% of which will go towards establishing the FIRST McGill Chair in Family and Community Medicine Research at St. Mary’s. View the photos from this wonder-filled evening and read how co-presidents Marc and Tracy Bibeau made this a night to remember...
Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide – Hot Topics Covered by Dr. Pereira
As the recipient of the 2009 Helene DeRouin Renaud Educational Series in Palliative Care, Dr. José Luis Pereira shared his experience with over 100 people who attended the conference, including health professionals and the public. Dr. Pereira highlighted the ambiguity in just defining euthanasia and assisted suicide. He expressed his grave concerns over legalizing assisted suicide since foolproof safeguards are not possible. He further emphasized the need to respond by improving care, not terminating it. The successful conference held on November 5th concluded with a thought provoking discussion on this emotional but important topic.
Cheryl goes to the bank (More magazine)
Amid chemotherapy treatments, Cheryl Irving has one thing on her mind, and it's not her dire diagnosis. What she really wants is her job back. Read the article...
Dr. Farley Discussing Euthanasia in the News
Tune into TVA, LCN, Radio-Canada, and CBC this evening for the 6:00 pm and 10:00 pm news shows where Dr. Farley will be commenting on the recent declaration from the Collège des Médecins du Québec about euthanasia.
Dr. Pereira Speaking at the Helene DeRouin Renaud Educational Series in Palliative Care (Nov. 5)
As the recipient of the 2009 Helene DeRouin Renaud Educational Series in Palliative Care, Dr. José Luis Pereira will be speaking on the very hot topics of Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide. We invite everyone to attend the presentation by Dr. Pereira who is widely published in international peer-reviewed journals and text books.
Dr. José Luis Pereira, MBChB, DA, CCFP, MSc (MEd), is the Head and Full Professor of the Division of Palliative Care at the University of Ottawa and Medical Chief of the Palliative Care programs at Bruyère Continuing Care and The Ottawa Hospital in Ottawa.
- Public lecture: Euthanasia & Assisted Suicide: A Pandora’s Box?
- Date: Thursday, November 5th, 2009
- Time: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
- Location: St. Mary’s Hospital Center (cafeteria conference room on the 1st floor)
RSVP to Gillian Donvito by November 2nd at 514-345-3511 ext. 5195 or gillian.donvito@ssss.gouv.qc.ca
