1. Ensemble Caprice at St-Margaret

The Central Users’ Committee has funded a project of mini-concerts that are given in the neighbourhoods and facilities of CIUSSS by the Ensemble Caprice.On September 3rd, Ensemble Caprice was at the CHSLD St-Margaret to the delight of residents. See attached picture.

2. New test centre opening at CLSC Côte-des-Neiges

(Blood tests and specimens – by appointment only)

To better serve its users, our CIUSSS is opening a new test centre at CLSC Côte-des-Neiges (5700 Côte-des-Neiges Rd., 3rd floor), starting September 28. It will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

For the well-being of all, walk-in visits will not be permitted. An appointment must be made to ensure that social distancing protocols are respected. For an appointment on or after September 28, go online to CLICSANTE.CA

(Direct link: clients3.clicsante.ca/8088/take-appt) as of September 21. If it is not possible to book an appointment online, call the Appointment Centre at the CLSC at 514-731-8531. Same-day appointments may not be available.

Note: This Test Centre is not a COVID-19 Testing Clinic.

3. New corporate clinical WIFI at Mount Sinai

The IT team has recently made free WIFI service available on the corporate clinical CIUSSS network to the users, visitors and employees of Mount Sinai Hospital. Please select the “ccomtlGuest” network and accept the terms and conditions.

4. REHABILITATION

JGH News: Telehealth opens new doors—and video screens—to rehabilitation at home
As Barry Evans waited to be discharged from hospital in mid-May, he couldn’t help but wonder whether the COVID-19 lockdown would keep him from getting his vital rehabilitation. With his left arm at half-strength and his speech impaired by a stroke, Mr. Evans needed to start an exercise routine without delay—but without visiting a rehabilitation centre or letting a therapist into his Pierrefonds home. He needn’t have worried.

Read the entire article on: https://jghnews.ciussswestcentral.ca/telehealth-opens-new-doors-and-video-screens-to-rehabilitation-at-home/