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This holiday season, be a partner in healing

At the Jewish General Hospital (JGH), we strive for excellence every day. How do we do it? It's not just our dedicated medical teams and staff members – it's thanks to the generous support of our community. Donors …

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Together, Alice and Joan are facing cancer at the JGH

Thanks to donors like you, my best friend and I have the expert care we desperately need as we face cancer together. It all started the day I found a lump under my arm. I had no idea my life was about to change. So…

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WILLOW’S STORY: A NICU MIRACLE AT THE JEWISH GENERAL HOSPITAL

When our daughter Willow was born, it was nothing short of a miracle. At 20 weeks pregnant, our doctor told us our baby was very small. At first, we didn’t think it was serious. But soon after, things changed: Sw…

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J. SEBASTIAN VAN BERKOM MAKES A LASTING DIFFERENCE AT THE JGH

“I give from the heart, but I also think about impact – on the organizations I support, the people they help, and the broader community,” says J. Sebastian van Berkom. “That’s why the JGH is a perfect fit f…

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A LEGACY OF STRENGTH AND HOPE: ROMANA’S STORY

For Romana Rogoshewska, committing to a planned gift after she passes away is a simple way of thanking the JGH for the care she was given and the chance at a new life. She is committed to leaving a legacy of healing a…

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CAROL AND NEIL WEINMAN’S COMMITMENT TO GENEROSITY

In a powerful testament to generosity and personal gratitude, Carol and Neil Weinman made a visionary gift to the JGH. Their donation is driven by a deeply personal connection with the Hospital. “The JGH took suc…

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TRANSFORMING BREAST CANCER CARE WITH DONOR SUPPORT

Something amazing is happening at the Jewish General Hospital (JGH)! Thanks to donors, breast cancer patients are benefiting from state-of-the-art new equipment, like MOLLI® – making their journey easier and less s…

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SUPPORT DIGITAL HEALTH INNOVATION AT THE JGH THROUGH THE SAVAGE FUND

We’re Lindsay Taub, a psychotherapist and passionate entrepreneur and Harley Finkelstein, President of Shopify. We’re proud to support the Jewish General Hospital’s Digital Health Initiatives, and we want you to…

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MIA’S STORY: EXCEPTIONAL PATIENT CARE TAKES A VILLAGE

When I think about my late sister Mia, I feel immense gratitude for the exceptional care she received at the Jewish General Hospital (JGH) throughout her life. I’m John, and I want to share how much the Hospita…

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Focus on Obstetrics

A premature birth at 24 weeks left one mother uncertain of her child's survival, but the advanced Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the Jewish General Hospital offered hope. Dr. Noura Hassan explains how world-clas…

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