As part of Parkinson's disease Awareness Month, we’re highlighting information resources on Parkinson's disease.
One of the most consulted topics by patients who visit The Neuro-Patient Resource Centre is about driving. It’s a topic that brings up a lot of questions and uncertainties.
The resource we use regularly is the @Parkinson Quebec web page, a reliable source that addresses common concerns such as:
On Monday, April 15, Heather DeSantis, Director General of International Affairs at Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada spoke to the students at the Max Bell School of Public Policy. The students appreciated her career advice on getting into the public service, especially her journey from studying Canadian studies to a career in security and foreign policy. She also provided insights on the federal government’s interactions with provincial and international governments, such as the negotiations that occurred to expand the new Safe Third Country Agreement.
Each year, the McGill Alumni Association (MAA) recognizes alumni, friends, students, faculty, and staff whose commitment has significantly impacted alumni life, the University, and/or the community. The honorees stand out for their impressive contributions and achievements in service to McGill, the MAA, and their respective communities.
McGill researchers have discovered a safer and more efficient technique for testing new drugs while they are in development.
Today is Purple Day!
Purple Day is the nationally recognized day of epilepsy awareness in Canada. Here at the Neuro-Patient Resource Centre, we offer a multitude of free resources below:
Original message was sent on March 13, 2024.
Since we last wrote, we have made significant progress in identifying the extent of the remediation work that will be required in Moyse Hall. We can now confirm that the closure will extend through the summer. We are aiming to be able to reopen the spaces in time for the Fall 2024 semester but are not able to confirm yet whether this will be possible.
Discover free resources on nutrition provided by the MUHC’s medical libraries and patient resource centres!
The Neuro-Patient Resource Center and Neuro Medical Library kiosk will take place on March 12 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m at the main entrance on the first floor of The Neuro.
Enter our raffle for a chance to win a gift card from a local bookstore!
The shutdown has been confirmed to proceed on March 3, 2024, as announced.
A major electrical shutdown scheduled to take place on the morning of Sunday, March 3, 2024 will affect multiple buildings on the downtown campus. The intervention will consist of a set of electrical shutdowns, starting at 6 a.m. and concluding by 12 p.m. (noon).
Based on the latest information received from our external service provider, we should be able to reopen auditorium 2/36 at the Strathcona Anatomy and Dentistry Building by Thursday morning, February 22, as announced last week.
This will be our last update, unless an unexpected issue arises that forces us to delay the reopening. Should this occur, we will inform you as soon as possible.
As we mentioned in our Feb. 14 message, samples of building materials were collected in the ceiling cavity of auditorium 2/36 at the Strathcona Anatomy and Dentistry Building earlier this week. We are glad to report that all samples tested negative for asbestos.
We have received some good news since we wrote to you last week about the closure of auditorium 2/36 at the Strathcona Anatomy and Dentistry Building. The room had been closed due to a report of multiple missing ceiling tiles and the presence of dust and debris in the room.
The air sample taken in the room shortly after the closure returned a result under the regulatory threshold for asbestos concentration and McGill’s more stringent threshold. Additionally, debris of a ceiling tile found in the room tested negative for asbestos.
On February 5, 2024, Facilities Management and Ancillary Services (FMAS) closed access to auditorium 2/36 at the Strathcona Anatomy and Dentistry Building. The closure is related to a report of multiple missing ceiling tiles and the presence of dust and debris in the room.
FMAS is assessing the work required before we can reopen the classroom. This evaluation was complicated by the need to bring in scaffolding to access the ceiling. We hope to have a clearer picture of the work needed and the timeline to reopen in the coming days and will update you as soon as we do.
