On its 90th anniversary, the Jewish General Hospital is a trailblazer in healthcare
October 7, 2024
Join us in celebrating 90 incredible years of the Jewish General Hospital!
Since opening its doors on October 8, 1934, the JGH has become a cornerstone of the community, dedicated to delivering exceptional care and making more tomorrows for all patients.
Take a moment to explore this article, which highlights JGH’s journey, achievements, and milestones that have shaped the Hospital over the decades.
State-Of-The-Art Orthopedic Surgery At The JGH Changes Lives
September 10, 2024
Thanks to the support of our incredible donors, the JGH owns a state-of-the-art surgical robot dedicated to knee replacements. The result? More accurate surgeries, in an operation where accuracy is paramount.
“JGH Foundation donors are helping us do more for our patients,” said Dr. David Zukor, Chief of the Division of Orthopedic Surgery at the JGH.
Donations keep colorectal surgery at the Jewish General Hospital at the forefront of technology
August 12, 2024
Donor funds allowed the JGH’s Division of Colorectal Surgery to purchase a special remote-controlled multi-axis tilting operating table. Now, rather than realigning the robot’s arms to access different areas of the winding colon, surgeons can quickly and simply reposition the patient instead.
The result? Greater safety, improved efficiency, faster surgical procedures – and more tomorrows for patients.
Donors help fund ‘truly excellent’ upgrades to the JGH building
July 4, 2024
Donors are enabling major building upgrades and projects to enhance patient care and efficiency at the Jewish General Hospital (JGH). From helping to renovate the Radiology Department to supporting energy sustainability, every gift makes a lasting impact.
“Donor support allows us to move to a higher level of design that is far better for our staff and, most of all, our patients,” said Georges Bendavid, Director of Technical Services at the JGH.
View MoreDonors fund program to fight ‘epidemic’ of teenage mental health disorders
June 6, 2024
Meet Dr. Perry Adler, a clinical psychologist who heads the JGH’s Teenage In-House Psychology Service (TIPS) within the Vicki and Stan Zack Family Teenage Health Unit. This vital service helps teens with depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, personality disorders, psychoses, mania and eating disorders, among other issues.
"We really appreciate the funds we get from donors," Dr. Adler emphasizes. "They support innovative programs that are important for early intervention, critical workshops for staff in schools, and helpful resources for teens.”
View MoreThe Jewish General Hospital pledges to give patients more tomorrows
May 8, 2024
It takes extraordinary vision and tenacity to transform an institution, and at the JGH, the work is already well underway. The JGH Foundation’s Tomorrows Are Made Here campaign, which launched publicly in mid-April, is the most audacious in the JGH’s history.
“This campaign is about building the future of healthcare,” said David Amiel, Chair of the JGH Foundation’s Board of Directors.
View MoreJGH’s Goldman Herzl Family Practice Centre continues long history of care
April 2, 2024
Family medicine is always in demand. At the Jewish General Hospital’s Goldman Herzl Family Practice Centre, patients range in age from two weeks to more than 100 years.
“Donor support gives us opportunities to pilot projects and be innovators and leaders,” said Dr. Mark Karanofsky, Director of the JGH’s Family Practice Centre. “It sets us apart.”
View MoreJGH Foundation donors fund care of the Hospital’s smallest patients
March 5, 2024
Dr. Lajos Kovacs, the JGH’s Chief of Pediatrics and Neonatology, credits the success of the department to teamwork and the support of the JGH Foundation.
“We rely on donors to help with many things in the NICU, like purchasing equipment, funding staff training, and more,” Dr. Kovacs said. “Our relationship with the JGH Foundation is stronger than ever.”
View MoreDr. Vicky Tagalakis leads JGH doctors into the future of healthcare
February 6, 2024
In July 2023, Dr. Vicky Tagalakis was named Physician-in-Chief of the JGH. Dr. Tagalakis sees one of her roles as helping the hospital fulfill its mission to develop new ways of delivering “Care Everywhere.”
“The JGH and the JGH Foundation are thinking in new ways, and that’s exciting,” she said. “It’s very innovative to bring care to the patient wherever they are.”
View MoreOROT illuminates the path of innovation and digital transformation of healthcare
January 15, 2024
The support of the JGH Foundation was crucial in the inception of OROT, a Connected Health Innovation Hub. That support remains important even as it grows, adds staff to create a “small but mighty” team and attracts new partners.
“The JGH Foundation helped to make our vision possible. We couldn’t have accomplished all we have without the generosity of donors,” Kapetanovic said.
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