Carey Tate
'Lack of resources' at the Lakeshore to blame for high ER death rates, according to veteran nurse.
According to Québec Health Ministry figures, the Lakeshore General Hospital (LGH) has the highest Emergency Room death rate in Montréal....
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Carey Tate
Jan 211 min read
Minister Dubé visits Lakeshore ER's temporary modular unit.
The Provincial Health Minister was on-site at the Lakeshore to speak to staff and observe the modular unit, set to open in mid-April.
Carey Tate
Jan 191 min read
CIUSSS polls young adults for insight into healthcare needs.
The survey, aimed at West Islanders 14-24, hopes to gain insight into their interactions with front-line services offered by the CIUSSS.
Rhonda Massad
Dec 18, 20232 min read
Inside Quebec's Overwhelmed Hospitals -Editor's Eye-Witness Account
Editorial Report: Quebec's Healthcare System in Crisis In recent weeks, the Montreal Gazette has closely observed and reported on the...
Carey Tate
Nov 20, 20231 min read
Plans for modular unit at Lakeshore's ER roll out.
A modular unit will replace the current ER facilities as it undergoes renovations, beginning in 2025.
Carey Tate
Oct 19, 20231 min read
Annual Lakeshore General Hospital Foundation Ball raises $630,452 for Emergency Department.
The Greatest Showman-themed evening's proceeds will contribute to upcoming emergency department additions and renovations.
Carey Tate
Aug 5, 20232 min read
"Safe Long-Term Care Act" consultation calls on public's feedback.
The federal government has announced the launch of a public online consultation to support the development of a Safe Long-Term Care Act.
Carey Tate
Jun 1, 20231 min read
Independent report makes 135 recommendations aimed to improve Lakeshore's ER.
The report took issue with communication problems and the ER's aging facilities, as it proposed 135 recommendations to improve the hospital.
Carey Tate
May 31, 20233 min read
Ball hockey teams rally to support West Island mental health care.
West Island organizations and community members rallied Saturday to create an open forum for mental health conversations.
West Island News
May 10, 20232 min read
Lachine Hospital Foundation gala raises $175,000 net to support hospital expansion campaign.
The New Orleans-themed fundraiser amassed $175,000 towards the modernization and expansion of the Lachine Hospital.
West Island News
Apr 14, 20232 min read
Lakeshore General Hospital warns of deadly fungal disease on-site.
The Lakeshore General Hospital Infectious Disease Department confirmed that there is a new fungal infection at their site – Candida auris.
West Island News
Feb 28, 20232 min read
Health Minister Dubé to launch an investigation into E.R. deaths at the Lakeshore.
Disturbing revelations about several deaths in the emergency room of the Lakeshore General Hospital in Pointe-Claire have forced Health...
West Island News
Feb 13, 20233 min read
The Teresa Dellar Palliative Care Residence raises $637,298 net for its 24th Annual Valentine’s Ball
The TDPCR celebrated their Valentine's Ball in person after a 2-year virtual hiatus. The evening of dinner and dancing raised $637,298.
Julianna Cavallaro
Nov 29, 20221 min read
Former paramedic has lived the life-threatening consequences of a suffering healthcare system.
Daniel Garvin's daughter experienced a ruptured ectopic pregnancy that could have become fatal without his paramedic experience.
West Island News
Nov 29, 20223 min read
MUHC’s Got Talent raised $677,000 in fundraiser where health care workers took to the stage
John Rennie's Glee Club performed at the MUHC's Got Talent fundraiser that amassed $ 677,000, led by Kirkland resident Julie Quenneville.
Carey Tate
Aug 15, 20222 min read
Lakeshore nurse offers insight into Québec ER's bleak conditions
A Lakeshore ER nurse directly impacted by the staffing crisis delves into the problems surrounding our ERs and presents solutions.
West Island News
Nov 4, 20212 min read
Healthcare workers no longer required to be vaccinated as Quebec healthcare sector plummets
Quebec's healthcare sector will crash and burn if unvaccinated employees are removed from the field.
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