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Until this year, it was an exaggeration to say that our pride in the Jewish General Hospital made us want to sing. Now it's the literal truth, as you'll find when you watch members of staff singing the hospital's praises in the "JGH NaNa Musical" at www.youtube.com/nanamusical.
What you'll hear is an original song that was specially commissioned to capture the unique flavour, upbeat spirit and family feeling of the hospital. You'll also be struck by the sincerity of the participants, whose 2½-minute performance brings the video to life. This is the same warmth and dedication that have made the Jewish General Hospital so vital to the lives of so many generations of Montrealers and Quebecers of all backgrounds.
Behind the rousing music and wry humour is a simple message: The JGH is a hospital that genuinely cares. Now, that's really something to sing about.
Dr. Hartley Stern
Executive Director
Fall session French class evaluationsThe fall session French classes (free for JGH employees) will take place from September 21-December 7. Courses will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:00-6:00 p.m. Training and Development is conducting evaluations on Thursday, September 2 for staff who have not already been evaluated. Contact Pamela Zeilig, ext. 2799 to book your evaluation time, register for the class or for more information.
Registration for training program: Psychotherapy Training In Mental Health A series of six workshops for psychologists and postgraduate mental-health professionalsWhen: October 25, 2010 to April 29, 2011, Fridays 1:00-4:00 p.m. (monthly)Where: Institute of Community and Family PsychiatryDeadline for registration: Friday, September 24Contact Johanne Archambault at jarchamb@jgh.mcgill.ca.
The Human Resources Recruitment Division introduces Career Corner to JGH Now
Challenge yourself. Commit to Excellence.
We are currently inviting interested staff members to apply for the following positions:
- OPD ENT Administrative Officer Class 2
Click here for further details: ORL Admin.pdf
This is an internal posting. Staff interested in applying for this position may do so by submitting an up to date Curriculum Vitae to the Recruitment Division by the posting deadline of Wednesday, September 2 at recrutement@jgh.mcgill.ca.
- 5 W Administrative Officer Class 2
Click here for further details: 5 West.pdf
This is an internal posting. Staff interested in applying for this position may do so by submitting an up to date Curriculum Vitae to the Recruitment Division by the posting deadline of Wednesday, September 2 at recrutement@jgh.mcgill.ca.
- 2M Administrative Officer Class 2
Click here for further details: 2 Main.pdf
This is an internal posting. Staff interested in applying for this position may do so by submitting an up to date Curriculum Vitae to the Recruitment Division by the posting deadline of Wednesday, September 2 at recrutement@jgh.mcgill.ca.
Click here for further details: Dietitian.pdf
This is an internal posting. Staff interested in applying for this position may do so by submitting an up to date Curriculum Vitae to the Recruitment Division by the posting deadline of Tuesday, September 7 at recrutement@jgh.mcgill.ca.
- OPD ENT Administrative Officer Class 3
Click here for further details: OPD Admin Officer.pdf
This is an internal posting. Staff interested in applying for this position may do so by
submitting an up to date Curriculum Vitae to the Recruitment Division by the posting
deadline of Tuesday, September 7 at recrutement@jgh.mcgill.ca.
- Administrative Officer Class 3 in Medical Genetics
Click here for further details: Medical Genetics.pdf
This is an internal posting. Staff interested in applying for this position may do so by submitting an up to date Curriculum Vitae to the Recruitment Division by the posting deadline of Wednesday, September 8 at recrutement@jgh.mcgill.ca.
Click here for further details: CRN.pdf
This is an internal posting. Staff interested in applying for this position may do so by
submitting an up to date Curriculum Vitae to the Recruitment Division by the posting
deadline of Wednesday, September 8 at recrutement@jgh.mcgill.ca.
Parking relocationIn the coming weeks, construction will begin on Pavilion K, the new critical care pavilion, which will benefit patients and staff, while increasing safety and the quality of care. As you were informed earlier this summer, construction can begin this fall only if space is freed up by the relocation of approximately 200 staff parking spots to the Plaza Côte-des-Neiges parking lot. The JGH Parking Committee—which consists of representatives from many JGH departments, including Nursing, Medicine, Human Resources, the unions, Finance, Technical Services and Security—has determined the criteria for relocation. The committee deliberated carefully, taking into account the needs of staff members with disabilities and unconventional shifts, as well as seniority as it applies to the longevity of parking passes. The committee also remains aware that exceptions to these criteria may still be made, depending on the shift work and/or a particular employee’s departmental needs.In the coming days, letters of notification will be sent to staff members who will be required to move.
Changes to JGH Libraries Borrowing SystemStarting September 1, the JGH Libraries, Health Sciences Library (HSL) and Dr. Henry Kravitz Psychiatry Library (ICFP) are switching to the McGill borrowing system.• You will need a library card to borrow materials• You will have an online Library Account which allows you to monitor and renew your loans. (on our websites: “Quick Links”; from the McGill catalogue: “Sign In”) For more information about the new system and other changes to borrowing procedures, please visit the borrowing page on our website or speak with the librarian at the borrowing desk.
Côte-Sainte-Catherine métro station reopensThe STM announced that the Côte-Sainte-Catherine metro station has been reopened as of Monday, August 23.To read more, click here.
Get viral with the JGH familyStaff members from throughout the Jewish General Hospital recently teamed up to create an upbeat and light-hearted music video that conveys their warmth, attentiveness to patients, and pride in belonging to the JGH family.http://YouTube.com/NaNaMusicalClick here to see the press release:Get viral with the JGH Family.pdf
English language course available to all JGH employeesWhen: September 28 to December 2, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m.Where: JGHApplication deadline: Wednesday, August 18Cost: Approximately $175 per person (based on a min. group of 10 employees)If you are interested, pick up a training request form in Training & Development (B-102) and have it approved by your manager. Please specify the cost center and account number from which the course will be paid.For more information, contact Training and Development, ext. 5449Note: Training and Development reserves the right to cancel the course due to a lack of enrollment.
Click here to see the flyer: English courses.pdf
JGH cafeteria Nutrition information programCheck out the nutrition information program in the cafeteria, featuring:- Improved menu displays
- A “Did you know?” section with a meal suggestion, calories and key nutrients
- Ingredients and nutrition facts for each hot item
- A “nutrition function” poster
Flore florist at the JGHThe Auxiliary is delighted to welcome FLORE to the JGH family. The FLORE team will be pleased to address all your floral needs and offers a 10% discount to hospital staff and volunteers. Please visit their beautiful boutique located in the main lobby next to Second Cup.
Temporary relocation of 2 MainPlease note that as of Tuesday, July 20, Short-term Medicine, located on 2 Main (Pavilion 2B) , will temporarily relocate to 6 West (Pavilion 6 C), for an indeterminate period.If you have any questions, contact Josina Van Den Neuwenhof, ext. 5752 or by pager at 413-1857.
Parking update July 30Over the coming weeks, approximately 200 staff parking spots must be relocated to the Plaza Côte-des-Neiges parking lot. This step is necessary in order to free up space for construction on Pavilion K to begin this fall. To ensure a fair selection process, a committee representing all JGH services has been created, including Nursing, Medicine, Human Resources, Unions, Finance, Technical Services and Security. This committee is working diligently to establish criteria to determine who will need to move to Plaza Côte-des-Neiges. All permutations are being considered and we will write to you again soon to advise which staff members will be affected by these changes. The JGH is committed to its staff and their well-being. If you have questions or concerns about parking you may speak with your supervisor or with Thomas Prokos, ext. 4490.
Parking information and rate increasesOur hospital continues to develop its facilities to improve patient care, along withyour work environment. Plans are underway to erect a new building, which willadvance these two objectives. These ambitious plans will result in sometemporary inconvenience to staff and visitors, with respect to parkingarrangements. We fully expect that short-term pain will provide much long-termgain for all.Click here to view the changes to JGH parking rates and facilities (which will take effect on September 1) as well as parking incentives and alternatives: Parking.pdfJGH Department of Security
11th Edition of JGH Jazz: Mini Display in the CafeteriaCome visit the mini display consisting of Jazz history books from JGH Music Therapist Bryan Highbloom's collection and photos looking back on JGH Jazz!On until July 12.
Recycle your rechargeable batteries and cell phonesCall2Recycle offers a free and easy way to care for the environment. Recycle your old cell phones and rechargeable batteries from your cordless electronic products. If it's rechargeable, it's recyclable. Look for used rechargeable batteries and old cell phones in your home that are dead or not being used any longer. Email recycle@jgh.mcgill.ca to have a drop-off box delivered to your department. For more information, visit Call2Recycle.ca or contact Ilan Elbaz, JGH Green Committee Chairman, via Lotus Notes.
New JGH staff parkingApproximately 200 new parking spaces have been opened up for JGH staff in the Plaza Côte-des-Neiges lot. As an added bonus, monthly parking fees will be frozen for at least two years for Plaza Côte-des-Neiges permit holders. By comparison, rates in all JGH parking lots will rise in January.
A free shuttle bus to and from the hospital will be available for staff who park at the Plaza CDN lot. The shuttle will leave every 15 minutes during the peak hours of 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.The availability of new parking spaces will enable staff to relocate due to the need to eliminate more than 100 JGH spaces. With winter approaching, additional space is needed in the JGH lot for safe and effective snow removal.Members of staff can give up their permits altogether and be reimbursed for the cost of public transit for a full year. This offer is also open to residents of Montreal’s north and south shores and includes the federal government’s tax deduction.To participate or for more information, please contact JGH Parking Coordinator Eric Nemeth at extension 2084 or via Lotus Notes.
CEO staff forum recordingRecordings of Dr. Hartley Stern's addresses to staff are posted online at jgh.ca/en/SternH.
Brickwork renovation The hospital will soon be undergoing a major renovation of the brickwork on the Côte-Sainte-Catherine façade of Pavilion B and the north-west side of Pavilion D (near the chimney).Scaffolding will be installed from the ground level up to the 6th floor. All of the windows on this façade will be sealed with plastic sheeting to prevent dust infiltration.There will be an increase in the noise level as the old bricks and mortar are removed. The project should be completed within 3 months, with work taking place approximately between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. For further information, contact James Shapiro, Project Manager, ext. 5671.
New OvidSP and CINAHL interfacesYou may have noticed that some of your favourite databases have made changes to their search interfaces. In OvidSP (Medline, PsychINFO, EMBASE etc.), some useful new features have been added and searching has been streamlined.* You may find this video tutorial from the Yale University Medical Library useful. It lasts 15 minutes but is well worth your time. You can also watch it in brief segments.*New features include:- My workspace area where you can keep track of projects as well as saved searches and alerts. You can add citations, web URLs and documents to project folders.
- Toolbar feature that allows you to add citations to your projects even if you find them on an external website.
- Create TOC email alerts for multiple journals.
CINAHL has also made considerable improvements to the interface. We will post a link to a tutorial as soon as one becomes available, however most of the changes are easy to see and use intuitively. Please contact Francesca Frati via Lotus Notes for help using the new features.
Health Sciences Library launches new website featuresIn our continuing effort to provide seamless access to print and online resources, we have made improvements to our website.Click here to see the new features: HSL.pdfAs always, you can find information about library hours and access, services, submitting requests, patient education, cancellation lists etc. on our left hand menu. Continue to access subject guides for nursing, conducting systematic reviews, open access, and more.Contact Francesca Frati, ext. 2438 or via Lotus Notes, for help using the new features, or to let us know what you think.
Electronic Newspapers and Newsletters are now available in the Health Sciences LibraryA new page has been added to our webpage at jgh.ca/en/hslenewsletters or on our menu under “collection” These electronic newsletters and newspapers are from a variety of clinical resources, such as MDConsult e-news and STAT!ref. For further information on how to register for these free resources, contact Liz Breier, ext. 5929.
The JGH Archives are now onlineThe JGH Archives website has been launched and includes :- Quick and Advanced search of a database containing close to 4000 records
- Search by specific collections (e.g. Photographic collection, Brick & Pledge collection)
- RSS updates of upcoming JGH Archives events
- Possibility to order photographic reprints for personal research or publication
- Finding Aids and a glossary
The creation of the website is an extension of the ongoing digitization efforts in the Archives to ensure that documents relating to the foundation of the Hospital and its growth over 75 years are preserved. The website allows for digital records to be accessed at all times and for news on new acquisitions and projects to be announced. Researchers, amateur historians and the simply curious will find plenty of fascinating documents, photographs and artifacts relating to the Hospital’s history, medical history, as well as the history of Montreal’s Jewish community. The website will be updated regularly as new collections are being catalogued, so keep it in your Favorites, as it is surely to become one! jgh.ca/en/archives
Côte-Sainte-Catherine métroThe Côte-Sainte-Catherine métro station will be closed for repairs from May 17 to August 22.A shuttle bus service will run every five to eight minutes, during métro operating hours, between the Snowdon, Côte-Sainte-Catherine and Plamondon stations, in both directions.To read more, visit Société de transport de Montréal.
Introducing: Books-in-MotionTo increase patient comfort at the JGH, the Health Sciences Library and The Auxiliary are proud to introduce Books-In-Motion!Books-In-Motion is ready to visit patients on your floors with a wide selection of books, magazines, crosswords and Sudoku.“Driven” by enthusiastic volunteers, literature will be delivered to patients in their rooms and in family rooms. Books-In-Motion is also planning to include books in various languages. Currently only books and magazines in English are available. DVDs and audiobooks will be offered at a later date.For more information on how to schedule a visit to your floor/department, please contact Shiri Alon, ext. 2453 or via Lotus notes.
Carpooling: Register today!JGH staff can match themselves online for carpooling.JGH employees interested in carpooling, click here.Carpooling registration guide: Allego.pdf
The Auxiliary vendorsReminder to do your shopping with The Auxiliary vendors daily at Legare entrance - it benefits the JGH. You'll find jewelery, purses, gift items, pashminas, clothing and accessories.
Book donations in various languages urgently neededThe Health Sciences Library and the JGH Auxiliary are seeking donations of books in various languages for the Books-In-Motion project launched in March, which aims to increase patient comfort at the JGH. Books and current magazines (not older than 2008) will be happily accepted, however literature in French, Chinese, Hebrew, Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Arabic, Russian, etc. are especially needed.For more information, contact Shiri Alon, ext. 2453.
The Women's Care Centre presents: Women's healthcare conversationsIn collaboration with the JGH Foundation and JGH Auxiliary, the JGH Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is launching a community education program, Women's Healthcare Conversations.Keep up with the latest developments in women's health through information sessions. Get answers to your questions from leading healthcare experts.Click here to see the flyer: Information sessions.pdf
Accreditation 2012 newsletterThe Evidence of Accreditation 2012 newsletter is intended to communicate to the JGH staff valuable information in response to the 2009 accredication and in preparation for the 2012 accreditation. This newsletter will be published every three months and will be available on the web site jgh.ca/en/accreditaton and on the shared drive, under accreditation 2012.Click here to see the latest newsletter: Evidence 1.pdf
Mini-exhibit from the JGH Archives' Surgery CollectionThe JGH Archives invites you to visit a new mini-exhibit in the Health Sciences Library entitled On the Cutting Edge: Highlights from the JGH Archives Surgery Collection. The display includes photographs, books and surgical tools from the 1930s to the present, briefly documenting milestone moments in the JGH Department of Surgery. Come and see photographs of colleagues in action at the Health Sciences Library, A-200.
75 years, thousands of incredible stories
During its existence, the Jewish General Hospital has touched many people and changed many lives. Last October, as a special commemorative project to mark the 75th anniversary of the JGH, the JGH Foundation launched the JGH Stories website, where 75 years of incredible stories can be shared.
For some, it's the little things - a comforting shoulder during a crisis or someone taking the time to listen. For others, it's a life-saving intervention. Some stories tell how the JGH helped a family cope; others are about how one individual helped the JGH achieve its goals. All are part of what makes the JGH the unique, outstanding institution we know today.
Not only are these stories yours to discover, you can join in the celebration. It's your turn to tell us what makes the JGH a special part of your life and to let the spirit of the JGH live on. Thousands of people are waiting to hear your JGH story at stories.jghfoundation.org.
From the Health Sciences Library to you: Dynamed
The McGill Library has a second trial, until March 1, of DynaMed--a point-of-care reference resource designed to provide clinicians with the best available evidence to support clinical decision-making. This tool will be especially useful to those of you working in Family or Internal Medicine.
Use Dynamed as you would use UpToDate, with an important distinction:Dynamed is available remotely i.e. offsite, where UpToDate is not. Please note: to access Dynamed remotely, you will need to sign in to McGill VPN.*
Click here to access the resource.
Click here to see database description and other pertinent information concerning this resource.
Visit the DynaMed basic searching tutorial and the Accessing DynaMed on a Blackberry device tutorial to learn more about using DynaMed.
Dynamed provides links to reliable consumer health resources.
*All questions or feedback can be addressed to Francesca Frati, Instruction Librarian, ext. 2438.
JGH Patient Education Network (PEN) working group
Health professionals who are currently developing patient learning materials, or who would like to develop them, can refer to the JGH Handbook: How to create effective patient education materials. The handbook provides step-by-step guidance throughout the process, from assessing the needs of the target audience, to writing at an appropriate reading level, to patient peer review.
Visit the PEN web page for more information about the group and to access the handbook in English: JGH.ca/PEN
Health Sciences Library course on navigating e-journals
Everything you need to know about navigating e-journals, offered by the Health Sciences Library.
Beginning January 2010, a course will be offered on an individual or small-group basis, in your office/department or the library. You will learn how to gain easy access to electronic journals, information on PDFs, RSS feeds, and how to subscribe to a table of contents service.
If you would like to book a session or have any questions about e-journals, contact Liz Breier, ext. 5929 or via Lotus Notes.
Caring Beyond
Caring Beyond invites you to nominate a JGH staff member who…
Has demonstrated extraordinary acts of kindness and compassion towards patients and their families
Has gone that extra mile
Please visit JGH.ca/CaringBeyond or C-107 for a form.
Click here to see the flyer: Caring.pdf
Hope & Cope young adult program
If you are a young adult living with cancer… Wednesday nights are your nights!!
Come as You Are is a new program offered by Hope & Cope, providing young adults (ages 18-35) with cancer a chance to recharge and take charge.
Activities are offered every week, including arts, fitness and more.
When: Wednesday nights, beginning January 14
Where: Hope & Cope Wellness Centre, 4635, Côte-Sainte-Catherine Rd.
For further information, contact Scott Adams, sadams.wellness@gmail.com or 514-340-3616 ext. 217. |
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