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Carey Tate
Mar 1, 20243 min read
'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....

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
Aug 28, 20232 min read
Beehives around West Island hospitals an environmental initiative of the CIUSSS.
The West Island CIUSSS' beehive initiative is host to 500,000 bees across five hospital grounds.

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.

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
Apr 10, 20232 min read
Rise in carbon monoxide poisoning after a powerless weekend for many West Islanders.
As of April 8, there were 127 reports or individual declarations of carbon monoxide poisoning on the island of Montreal.

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
Oct 20, 20221 min read
The 20th Annual Lakeshore Ball raises over $503,000 to launch new University Family Medicine Group
On October 15th, $503,000 was raised to help launch a new University Family Medicine Group (GMF-U) at the Lakeshore General Hospital.


West Island News
Sep 2, 20221 min read
Over $40,000 raised for Lakeshore General Hospital Oncology Department at inaugural Dragon Boat Race
Over $40,000 was generated for Lakeshore's oncology clinic at their inaugural Dragon Boat Race in Lachine on August 27th.

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
Jun 10, 20221 min read
150% over capacity and understaffed, the Lakeshore Emergency is to be avoided this weekend
The Lakeshore Hospital and its staff are overwhelmed and ask the population to avoid visits to the ER this weekend.

Rhonda Massad
Dec 29, 20211 min read
Lakeshore General Hospital has 16 cases of COVID-19, 2 of which are in ICU
Lakeshore General Hospital has 16 cases of COVID-19, 2 of which are in ICU as of 2 p.m. on December 29, 2021 Source: CIUSS de...


West Island News
Dec 19, 20211 min read
Lakeshore General forced to close birthing unit Friday due to lack of staff
The West Island hospital was forced to close its birthing unit on Friday night due to short staffing issues.

West Island News
Dec 14, 20211 min read
Fill your stockings and give back to the Lakeshore General Hospital Foundation this Christmas!
Kill two birds with one stone and give back to your community, all while crossing items off your holiday shopping list.


Rhonda Massad
Nov 3, 20211 min read
Nurses and RTs Virtual job fair for public and private institutions this November
Nurses and RTs – Welcome (Back) to the Netw November 4,5,6 and November 11,12,13 The “For a Healthy Public Network” virtual job fair is...

West Island News
Oct 14, 20211 min read
Lakeshore General Hospital opens an inpatient mental health unit
A short-stay inpatient mental health unit is now open in the modular building at the Lakeshore General Hospital.


West Island News
Sep 28, 20212 min read
23rd annual golf tournament raises 201,000$ for oncology clinic at Lakeshore General Hospital
The Lakeshore General Hospital Foundation is happy to announce that the 23rd Annual Golf Tournament raised $201, 000.


West Island News
Jun 16, 20212 min read
The Lakeshore General Hospital is Collecting Change for Change to the Emergency Department.
The Lakeshore General Hospital Foundation is collecting change for change to the emergency department.


Rhonda Massad
Aug 5, 20201 min read
VIDEO tour of the new temporary ER at the Lakeshore General Hospital
Today, the temporary ER is open and serving patients. On August 5, the ER had few visitors. While the nurse on site said it was quiet
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