Cutting-edge medical research is on the curriculum at JGH Mini-Med School 2010
Learn about today's lab-bench discoveries that will be tomorrow's treatments
Do you ever get the impression that new medical discoveries are constantly being announced, but never seem to make it to the clinic? The truth is that cutting-edge research is constantly moving from lab-bench to bedside, especially at the Jewish General Hospital. And JGH Mini-Med School 2010 will teach you exactly how.
Join the hundreds of "mock-tors" who have attended the JGH Mini-Med School and "graduated" with a deeper knowledge and understanding of health matters. The 2010 "spring semester" promises to be as entertaining as ever, with its enlightening theme, Medical Research.
The JGH, together with its program sponsor TD Insurance Meloche Monnex and partner, 92.5 The Q invite Montrealers to sharpen their pencils for three sessions of straight talk in non-technical language about the latest developments in psychology/neuroscience, evolutionary theory and medicine, and environmental toxicology.
The 2010 JGH Mini-Med School series will take place at the hospital Wednesday evenings from May 26 to June 9.
"The Jewish General Hospital is one of the most research-intensive hospitals in Quebec, if not all of Canada," says Glenn J. Nashen, JGH Director of Public Affairs and Communications and Program Director of the JGH Mini-Med School. "At the JGH Mini-Med School, the public have the opportunity to learn from leading experts all about the latest research advances made at the Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research, and how these fantastic developments will have a direct impact on their health. The JGH, TD Insurance Meloche Monnex and 92.5 The Q share a commitment to reaching out to the community through public education programs."
Where: Jewish General Hospital, Block Amphitheatre, room B-106
When: Every Wednesday from May 26 - June 9, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
The fee is $40 for adults and $25 for students (with valid student ID) and seniors (60 and over) for all three sessions.
If you missed the previous JGH Mini-Med School series, the Mini-Med DVD is just what the doctor ordered! Place your order today and enjoy the same tips on staying healthy and prevent trouble before it starts - in the comfort of your own home. It also makes a great gift! Each series is available for $10.00. For more information, visit jgh.ca/ondvd.
About Mini-Med School
The concept of the Mini-Med School was developed by Dr J. John Cohen, who originated the program at the University of Colorado in 1989. Dr. Cohen's father was the first Executive Director of the Jewish General Hospital, Samuel S. Cohen. There are now more than 85 Mini-Med Schools around the world, with the first Canadian Mini-Med School launched at McGill University in 2001, followed soon thereafter at
the JGH, in 2003. All of the lectures in this series are designed to give you a better understanding of modern medicine and the way it affects your own health and your future.
About the Jewish General Hospital
Now in its landmark 75th year of providing Care for All, the Jewish General Hospital has been a mainstay of superior medical treatment for many generations of patients from all backgrounds in Montreal, throughout Quebec and beyond. Drawing on its expertise and experience as one of the province's largest and busiest acute-care hospitals, the JGH is committed to improving the level of care for all Quebecers through close collaboration with the government and its healthcare network. In this anniversary year, the Jewish General Hospital has also redoubled its commitment to ensuring that patients receive care of the highest quality in a clean, safe environment. The JGH has been able to deliver these pioneering and innovative services by strengthening its role as a McGill University teaching hospital, expanding and upgrading its facilities, and pursuing cutting-edge studies at the Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research. For more, please visit jgh.ca.
