Shows
Prendre le pouls - Taking the PulseTaking the Pulse: What is cancer?Dr. Robert Turcotte, Orthopedic Surgeon (MGH-MUHC) and Dr. Jonathan Cools-Lartigue, Thoracic Surgeon (MGH-MUHC) explain the basics of this disease, which is the leading cause of death in Canada. What are metastases? Can sarcoma be cured? They answer these and other questions. Learn more about cancer from these two experts. Dr. Cools-Lartigue is a spokesperson for Together Against Cancer, a unique collaboration between the Cedars Cancer Foundation and the Montreal General Hospital Foundation. Our goal is to raise $100 million to support transformative projects that will improve the experience, quality of life, and outcomes of cancer patients. Join...2024-10-1511 min
The MUHC Foundation's Health MattersTransforming lives and health care for a brighter futureThis week on Health Matters, Jean Charest discusses the reasons for championing health care as one of the core causes and the MUHC’s significance in ensuring Quebecers’ access to excellent health care and cutting-edge equipment. Norman Steinberg sheds light on the transformative power of philanthropy in empowering healthcare and his big dream with the MUHC Foundation. Julie Quenneville shares her remarkable journey of contributing to the evolution of the MUHC and fostering improved health outcomes within the community and around the world, highlighting the triumphs that have propelled the organization forward. Peter Kruyt provides insights into the pivotal role...2023-06-2538 min
The MUHC Foundation's Health MattersStories of hope and healing, the best of our three yearsWhile Health Matters is coming to an end on CJAD 800 by next week, Tarah Schwartz shares some of the most memorable moments from the last three years on Health Matters. In this episode, Suzanne Legge Orr introduces her journey as a co-chair of the Dream Big campaign at the MUHC Foundation and the significance of giving back. Mark Goren speaks about his father’s battle with pancreatic cancer and how this experience inspired his family to fundraise for the MUHC Foundation to help other families have positive outcomes. Dr. Genevieve Chaput discusses the common misconceptions and evolving landscape of pa...2023-06-1839 min
Prendre le pouls - Taking the PulseInnovative Mental Health Care: Dr. Karine IgartúaDr. Karine Igartúa, psychiatrist-in-chief at the MUHC and co-founder of the McGill University Sexual Identity Centre, speaks with Annie DeMelt. In just 23 minutes, they cover topics ranging from the research that will shed light on gender identity questions and improve the treatment of mental illnesses; innovative programs that reduce hospital stays and promote faster crisis recovery; and the vital importance of lifelong mental health education. Learn more about the Montreal General Hospital’s Transitional Day Program, art workshops by Les Impatients, the Brief Intervention Unit, the Centre for Precision Psychiatry, the McGill University Sexual Identity Centre and...2023-05-0123 min
The MUHC Foundation's Health MattersSupporting diversity, equity and inclusion in health careThis week on Health Matters, PhD candidate Sayed Azher is one of this year’s winners of the Fiera Capital Award for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Health Care and shares how the award will help further his research. Nancy Perry Dossous explains the importance of an award to give researchers from underrepresented groups the support they need. Professor Martin Olivier describes a new RI-MUHC study that was selected as one of Quebec’s top scientific discoveries of 2022. And the MUHC Foundation has been named one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures; Julie Quenneville discusses the significance. Cette...2023-02-2635 min
Prendre le pouls - Taking the PulseThe Future of Surgery, with Dr. Liane Feldman"Surgery is a huge part of healthcare and often provides the most durable, most efficient solution. But it has a cost. And to me, the dream is that cost is 'zero'." - Dr. Liane Feldman, Surgeon-in-Chief, MUHC. Surgery is a major, potentially life-changing event that can drastically improve a patient's quality of life. At the Montreal General Hospital alone, consider this: 10,000 patients underwent surgery every year pre-pandemic. And of course, the number of people needing surgery is on the rise. Annie DeMelt interviews Dr. Liane Feldman, Surgeon-in-Chief, MUHC about a 10-year plan to make surgery safer, and mo...2023-02-2017 min
The MUHC Foundation's Health MattersStepping up for cancer patientsThis week on Health Matters, Tarah Schwartz and Dr. Pierre Laneuville discuss advances in cancer research. Throat cancer patient, Eddy Nolan shares his gratitude for the MUHC’s staff and why he is joining forces with the MUHC Foundation to fundraise for World Cancer Day. Meet cardiologist Dr. Patrick Lawler, the first awardee of the Rising Star Program. And, Susan Rodrigues shares how she had a heart attack at age 40 and why she wants women to look after their heart health. Cette semaine à Questions de santé, Tarah Schwartz et le Dr Pierre Laneuville discutent des percées de la...2023-01-2938 min
The MUHC Foundation's Health MattersAn historic day at the MUHCThis week on Health Matters, Tarah Schwartz speaks with Dr. Tamara Mijovic, the surgeon who performed the historic first cochlear implant surgery at the MUHC. Dr. Zachary Levine discusses how emergency rooms are handling a difficult season and tips for when to visit the emergency room. And, the Kraken COVID-19 variant is making headlines. Dr. Donald Vinh shares what you need to know and what researchers are still hoping to discover about the virus and its newly emerging variants. Cette semaine à Questions de santé, Tarah Schwartz discute avec la Dre Tamara Mijovic, la chirurgienne qui a posé le to...2023-01-2237 min
Prendre le pouls - Taking the PulseHumaniser les soins: Le Centre de rétablissement des soins intensifs avec Dr David Hornstein[English follows] « Ça ne finit pas quand tu sors des Soins intensifs et ça ne finit pas quand tu sors de l'hôpital. C'est de notre devoir de fournir ce support car leur récupareration, leur rétablissement en dépend de ça.» - Dr Hornstein, Dir du Centre de rétablissement de l'Hôpital général de Montréal (CUSM)Un passage aux Soins intensifs peut laisser des séquelles physiques à long terme, mais aussi des séquelles cognitives et émotionnelles. C'est pourquoi l'Hôpital général de Montréal s'est doté d'un programme de rétablissement pour a...2022-12-0720 min
The MUHC Foundation's Health MattersSolving one of humanity’s greatest health threatsThis week on Health Matters, the MUHC Foundation is raising $500,000 this holiday season to purchase cutting-edge equipment for the electrophysiology lab at the MUHC. Tarah Schwartz speaks with Dr. Vidal Essebag, the Director of Cardiac Electrophysiology about the lifesaving procedures performed in the EP lab. Dr. Dao Nguyen sounds the alarm on the growing risk of antimicrobial resistance and shares how researchers are working to combat the issue. John Rennie teacher Huntley Addie describes the Glee team’s success at MUHC’s Got Talent. Cette semaine, la Fondation du CUSM recueille 500 000 $ pendant le temps des fêtes pour a...2022-12-0437 min
The MUHC Foundation's Health MattersOut of the hospital and onto the Corona Theatre stageThis week on Health Matters, MUHC’s Got Talent took health care workers out of their scrubs and onto the stage at the Corona Theatre to perform in front of a live audience. Tarah Schwartz speaks with Dr. Jason Shahin, who rocked the stage with his band, J and the Heartbeats. First place winner Dr. Pamela Jones explains her love of opera. Rony Cukier, one of the MUHC’s Got Talent co-chairs, describes the significance of raising over $677,000. Celebrity judge Mose Persico shares what it was like to be a part of such an inspiring evening. Cette semai...2022-11-2739 min
The MUHC Foundation's Health MattersBest Of: Fascinating research projects at the MUHC and RI-MUHCThis week on Health Matters, Tarah Schwartz revisits conversations about fascinating research projects. Dr. Amine Benmassaoud discusses the challenges of liver disease and how an innovative piece of equipment could help diagnose it at an earlier stage. Dr. May Chergui explains the incredible work being done in the pathology department every day. Dr. Terry Hébert shares how his lab creates different stem cells from blood samples. Joanne Photiades discusses the importance of advocating for your health and the impact of the DOvEE Project.Cette semaine à Questions de santé, Tarah Schwartz reprend des conversations sur des projets de...2022-11-2039 min
The MUHC Foundation's Health MattersGratitude for our communityThis week on Health Matters, Norman Steinberg describes what he is most proud of after his tenure as Chair of the MUHC Foundation’s Board. Helene Gagnon explains why she wanted to support the campaign to raise $5 million for Lachine Hospital. Dr. Lisa Iannattone shares her specialty in complex medical dermatology and introduces a new way of learning in the department of dermatology. Cardiologist Dr. Matthias Friedrich discusses his upcoming guitar performance at MUHC’s Got Talent and fundraising for cardiac imaging. Cette semaine à Questions de santé, Norman Steinberg nous parle de ce dont il est le plus fi...2022-10-0938 min
The MUHC Foundation's Health MattersThe MUHC's incredible and historic art collectionThis week on Health Matters, the MUHC Glen site is home to one of the largest public art collections in Quebec. Alexandra Kirsh, the curator of the RBC Art and Heritage Centre shares some of the incredible and historic pieces in the collection. Dr. Gabrielle Gobbi describes her fascinating research into psychedelics as a treatment option for difficult to treat anxiety and depression. Dr. Terry Hebert discusses creating muscle cells from stem cells and how this will advance personalized medicine. And, Andre Bonnici shares why he is fundraising and performing a capella in MUHC’s Got Talent. Cet...2022-10-0238 min
The MUHC Foundation's Health MattersThe not-so-hidden talents of our MUHC health care professionalsThis week on Health Matters, Tarah Schwartz and Denise Vourtzoumis discuss this year’s edition of Raise Craze in support of metastatic breast cancer research. Dr. Miguel Burnier explains a study investigating better eye care for cancer patients. Dr. Elena Netchiporouk details a website to help dermatology students succeed. And, did you know many health care professionals at the MUHC have hidden talents? Learn about MUHC’s Got Talent with physician and guitarist Dr. David Hornstein. Cette semaine à Questions de santé, Tarah Schwartz et Denise Vourtzoumis discutent de l’activité Raise Craze de cette année pour appuyer la...2022-09-2540 min