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Interview with Katia Dekkers, volunteer for the Foundation and the MHI - Monday 26 February, 2024

Ms. Dekkers is now 80. She’s been volunteering for the Foundation and MHI for nearly 20 years. During her time volunteering for the Montreal Heart Institute and its Foundation, Ms. Dekkers has made many friends. Her knowledge of the hospital and her extensive volunteering experience have helped her expertly navigate the significant changes that have taken place over the past few years. These changes include the Investing in Excellence project and the self-registration kiosks in the ambulatory clinic.

Interview with Murray Dalfen, Chairman of Dalfen Industrial and Major Donor to the Foundation - Friday 23 February, 2024

Murray Dalfen, Chairman of Dalfen Industrial, a real estate investment management company, is part of the Foundation’s valued family of major donors. He shares his personal story and why he contributes to the Montreal Heart Institute through philanthropy.

Interview with Gaston Morin and Rita Pelletier - Tuesday 13 February, 2024

Fifteen years after receiving a mechanical mitral valve, Ms. Pelletier underwent three bypasses at the Institute. A few months later, Mr. Morin was also admitted to the Institute for a procedure to replace his aortic valve with a biological valve implant. 

Interview with Nisha Kim, partner and the Head of Corporate Partnerships at Rush Cycle - Thursday 1 February, 2024

The driving force behind Nisha Kim's altruistic efforts is rooted in her personal experience of her child's battle with Kawasaki disease. Though her child has overcome the illness, the memories of those challenging days linger, leaving an indelible mark on Nisha's heart.

Interview with the team at the Montreal Heart Institute's Training Centre - Friday 19 January, 2024

The manikins’ Bluetooth connectivity enables training staff and trainees to obtain feedback and access accurate, real-time data on their resuscitation technique.

Interview with Dr. Josep Iglesies-Grau, a cardiologist doing a fellowship at the EPIC Center - Thursday 21 December, 2023

Originally from Catalonia, Dr. Josep Iglesies-Grau has been doing a fellowship in preventive cardiology at the EPIC Center since 2020. The young specialist is passionate about this promising new approach, in which the Montreal Heart Institute has played a key role on the world stage.

Special collaboration with Ms. Dulude, Head of the Food Services and Clinical Nutrition Department at the Montreal Heart Institute - Wednesday 20 December, 2023

The title is by no means meant to imply this will be a text with a religious undertone. It was simply chosen as a nod to The Last Supper, a piece of art depicting a meal that, with the inevitable looming, serves as a sort of profound communion, a collective rite emphasizing a connection with other beings and with the food itself. November brings with it a cold that cuts to the bone. But the activities related to medical aid in dying pay no heed to the weather. They go on year-round because nothing can slow down the march of time. After all, life and death are constants. 

Interview with Dominique Morency-Laflamme, Céline Auger and Isabelle Gauthier, recipients of a Dr. Denis Roy Award for Excellence - Monday 11 December, 2023

Dominique Morency-Laflamme, Céline Auger and Isabelle Gauthier are the recipients of the 4th edition of the Dr. Denis Roy Awards for Excellence in Cardiovascular Care. They are each in their own way very involved in the Montreal Heart Institute. They were all nominated by their peers for their incredible dedication and unique contributions. 

Interview with Dr. André Denault, anesthesiologist and critical care physician at the Montreal Heart Institute - Monday 20 November, 2023

Since the beginning of his career, Dr. André Denault, anesthesiologist and critical care physician at the Institute, has been interested in ultrasounds’ exceptional potential for treating patients. This world specialist in cardiac anesthesia was excited to speak to us about the practice he implemented at the Institute that revolutionized the way medical professionals around the globe make diagnoses.

Interview with Dr. Serge Doucet, Director of Education at the Montreal Heart Institute, and Amélie Doherty, Nurse and Assistant to the Director of Education - Wednesday 18 October, 2023

After its inauguration in spring 2022, the brand-new Centre de formation d’excellence en santé cardiovasculaire (CESC) started welcoming teachers and students alike just a few steps from the Institute. Dr. Doucet and Amélie Doherty, R.N., bring us into the heart of this major innovative project, whose goal is to train seasoned professionals devoted to providing the highest standard of care possible.