Our Stories | Jewish General Hospital Foundation

Richard Schanck gives his two cents’ worth

“I've often been to the Jewish General Hospital,” said Richard Schanck in an interview with his wife, Harriet. “Every time I walked in, I've seen this fundraising incubator where people leave their spare change.…

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FOND FAREWELL

“Working at the hospital, it's an honour. That's what I feel. I feel really proud.” - Larry Sidel, Executive Vice-President of the JGH Foundation  On December 31, 2021, the JGH’s beloved La…

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Focus on Community Partner Events

Dr. Tsafrir Vanounou and patients highlight the importance of partnership in the fight against cancer, and how the act of rallying your community through local events can make a significant difference in the lives of pa…

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Focus on Mental Health

Join Florence K and Chief of Psychiatry, Dr. Karl Looper, in this eye-opening and heartfelt look at mental health, and the importance of driving change in this area—something which has been central to the growth of th…

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Focus on Infectious Diseases

With COVID-19 upon us, we are reminded that the last century been marked by infectious diseases and new, virulent pathogens that have endangered us all. The Jewish General Hospital’s Chief of Infectious Diseases, Dr. …

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COVID-19: THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS

Thousands of you answered our call for help with an overwhelming show of support, raising over $5.6 million in the fight against the coronavirus. Because of you, our Hospital staff was able to focus on treating patients…

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