Recruiting new nursing personnel is an important challange within our institute. We wish to create our own nursing succession executive committee.

Evaluating mind and body: New training for nurses

Within the scope of the A (H1N1) flu vaccine campaign and as Chair of the Regional Nursing Commission of Montreal, Hélène Racine, Director of Nursing and Quality Management at the Douglas, published the following letter addressed to nurs

Major changes for mental health in the Professional Code.

Nurses working in psychiatric care believe that patients agree to being put into isolation if they cooperate or remain passive. This is one of the main findings from a research report led by Caroline Larue, PhD, from Hôpital Louis-H. L

It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of Mr. Edward Cohen - a much-beloved supporter of the Douglas and founder of our Sculpture Garden. Edward's connection with the Douglas started in January 1966, when he joined the team as a nursing assistant. During his work on the wards,[...]

The Douglas Institute is part of an international effort to investigate a new treatment A vaccine-based approach could be an effective therapy for people with mild or moderate forms of Alzheimer’s disease. The medication used for this therapy w

Last week, Dr. Yves Bolduc was named Philippe Couillard’s successor as Minister of Health and Social Services in Quebec. On behalf of the Douglas Institute, I welcome him to his new position. We are confident that we will be able to count on

ACT Team: Celebrating 10 Years of Assertive Community Treatment!

Drawing from a deep well of cheerfulness and determination, Cathy Viberg has fought stigma for 31 years - both as a Douglas nurse and a volunteer. Although Cathy retired in August this year as clinical- administrative chief for the CPC3 Intensive Rehabilitation Unit, her legacy is one of wh[...]