Updates to our Accommodations list
We recently updated our list of accommodations close to the Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital. This resource serves as a guide to nearby accommodation options for individuals and family members while they seek care at the Neuro and can be consulted here.
What is the importance of consumer health books?
What is the importance of consumer health books? Consumer health books are intended to be educational but that is not their only purpose. They can help people make informed decisions about their health and help improve people’s ability to manage their medical conditions.The Neuro-Patient Resource Centre has a collection of consumer health books on many neurological disorders as well as general health topics.
Tips when preparing for a medical appointment
A visit to the doctor can be stressful for many people. Knowing how to best prepare for an upcoming medical appointment is the best way to feel more confident.
The list attached below offers four essential tips to properly prepare for a medical appointment.
For more resources about preparing for a medical appointment, consult our web-page on the topic here.
Pride Month: 2SLGBTQIA+ E-Book Collection
To celebrate Pride Month this June, we are highlighting literature that centers the experiences of 2SLGBTQIA+ community members. Our 2SLGBTQIA+ collection of e-books is freely available through Overdrive here.
Further information about our e-book catalogue, as well as a how-to guide can be found here.
June is a busy month at The Neuro-Patient Resource Centre!
This month, we are highlighting not one, not two but three important health conditions: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), stroke, and myasthenia gravis (MG)."Each of these conditions comes with its own set of challenges, and we’re here to provide valuable resources to help patients and their families navigate their journeys."
The Info-Neuro cart schedule for June is now available!
It's MS Awareness Month!
It's MS Awareness Month!
The Neuro-Patient Resource Centre presents its books on multiple sclerosis. Some of these books are also available in digital format here: https://cusm.overdrive.com/
Patients, family members, staff and the community are welcome to browse and borrow books from the Centre's collection.
New book titles available at the NPRC!
Here are some new book titles in our collection now available for loan:
Parkinson Awareness Month
As part of Parkinson's disease Awareness Month, we’re highlighting information resources on Parkinson's disease.
One of the most consulted topics by patients who visit The Neuro-Patient Resource Centre is about driving. It’s a topic that brings up a lot of questions and uncertainties.
The resource we use regularly is the @Parkinson Quebec web page, a reliable source that addresses common concerns such as:
The Info-Neuro cart schedule for May is now available!
Purple Day
Today is Purple Day!
Purple Day is the nationally recognized day of epilepsy awareness in Canada. Here at the Neuro-Patient Resource Centre, we offer a multitude of free resources below:
