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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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Focus on Innovation

At the Jewish General Hospital, life-saving treatments are revolutionizing healthcare. Donor Robert Carsley reflects on his father’s miraculous recovery from complex thyroid surgery, while Dr. Walter Gotlieb highlight…

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Focus on Cardiology

At the Jewish General Hospital, pioneering advancements in cardiac care, like robotic surgery and cardio-oncology, are transforming the landscape of heart health. Driven by groundbreaking collaborations, a commitment to…

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JENN’S INSPIRING STORY

This holiday season, you can help JGH patients like Jenn benefit from outstanding care during critical moments. Until December 31, 2024, your donation will be generously MATCHED by our Board of Directors! Jenn’…

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David Shashoua’s Story: Home for the Holidays

My name is David Shashoua. I’m 55 years old, and thanks to the JGH and the generosity of donors, I am spending the holidays at home with my family. I was treated at the JGH for a severe drug reaction known as…

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My wife saved my life: Charles’ story

Waking up in the hospital was a disorienting experience for me. I couldn’t remember much – in fact, I recalled almost nothing from a week prior to my hospitalization. It all started on a typical morning. My w…

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Philanthropist Johanne Sternthal, an imaginative visionary supporting a cause near and dear to her

Montrealer Johanne Sternthal is a philanthropist with a deep love of the arts. In recent years, she’s directed that passion to help support an institution she cherishes: the Jewish General Hospital (JGH). It’s…

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Marvin Carsley’s Miraculous Journey to the JGH

In September 2016, Marvin Carsley was shaving when he felt a lump on the side of his throat. He asked his wife, Philippa, to have a look. When they went to a doctor the next day, their fears were confirmed: a bi…

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Donors fund equipment that lowers recalls at the JGH’s CRID

“Because of this equipment, we as radiologists are able to see different types of cancers that we would just not have been able to see had it not been for the equipment.” — Dr. Federico Discepola, Interim Chief,…

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