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News & Events

Explore the latest news, publications, reports and events from Schouela CEDurable.

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Latest News & Events

News

September 8, 2026

Internships and research visits at Schouela CEDurable

McGill students and professors based in Brazil and Korea joined Schouela CEDurable for internships and research visits.

August 30, 2026

ICOPE Québec Online Screening Is Now Available

Adults aged 65 and older can now complete the free and confidential ICOPE Québec screening online to review six capacities linked to healthy ageing and receive practical recommendations.

June 19, 2026

Schouela CEDurable designated a WHO Collaborating Centre

International recognition of the Centre’s leadership in sustainable health solutions and its work to advance healthy ageing among older adults.

Events

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When Care Comes First: Reimagining Medicine, Medical Ethics, and the Medical Humanities

Nov 2, 2026

At the inaugural Bergman/Pilon Lectureship, Dr. Arthur Kleinman will explore how care can reshape medicine, medical ethics and the medical humanities. The event will take place from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. in the Aberman Family Auditorium, Pavilion A, at the Jewish General Hospital.

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DURAgym Launch - Lecture by Dr. Debra Waters

Nov 6, 2025

At the official launch of DURAgym, Dr. Debra Waters discussed how evidence-based exercise programs can preserve functional capacity in older adults. The English-language hybrid lecture took place from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the Aberman Family Auditorium, Room A-102, and was followed by a reception and ribbon-cutting ceremony in the Geriatric Clinic, Room ES1100, until 6:00 p.m.

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Launch of ICOPE Québec

Apr 22, 2026

Schouela CEDurable officially launched ICOPE in Quebec, becoming the first centre in Canada to officially implement the WHO program. Dr. Matteo Cesari presented “Improving Care for Older Persons: From Research to Public Health,” examining how evidence-based practices can be integrated into health systems to support healthy ageing. The hybrid event ran from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. in the Aberman Family Auditorium, Room A-102, followed by a networking reception until 7:00 p.m.

Image Gallery

Explore our Image Gallery to see highlights from past events, meetings, and activities. These photos capture the people, partnerships, and moments that bring our work to life.

Schouela CEDurable website
Jewish General Hospital website
McGill University — Division of Geriatric Medicine
RUISSS McGill website
Santé Québec website
Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
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