Since 1934, the Jewish General Hospital (JGH) has been providing cutting‑edge treatment and compassionate care to patients from diverse religious and cultural backgrounds in Montreal, throughout Quebec and beyond. As one of the province’s largest and busiest acute-care hospitals, this 637‑bed McGill University teaching hospital admits more than 25 000 patients a year, while handling at least 500 000 outpatient visits, 91 000 emergency visits and more than 4 500 births on an annual basis. The JGH is affiliated with McGill University and has one of the largest hospital sites in Canada.
The Jewish General Hospital (JGH) in Montreal, Quebec has been ranked highly in several lists by Newsweek, including:
- 2024 World's Best Hospitals: Ranked 7th in Canada
- 2023 World's Best Hospitals: Ranked 7th in Canada
- 2022 World's Best Hospitals: Ranked 5th in Canada
- World's top specialized hospitals: Ranked among the world's top specialized hospitals, particularly in cardiology, pulmonology, orthopedics, and urology
The JGH has also been recognized for:
- Being a leader in Quebec and among the best in Canada
- Being a beacon of diversity and inclusion, with a non-discrimination policy that was among the first in Quebec
- Being ranked highest among Quebec healthcare institutions on a list of best employers for diversity
The Newsweek rankings are based on responses from tens of thousands of medical professionals around the world, including physicians, healthcare experts, and hospital managers
Volunteering in the Hospital:
- Provide guidance and direction to ensure the smooth flow of patients, other healthcare users and visitors through our hospitals;
- Support healthcare workers in various departments and clinics;
- Develop experience in a wide range of care units, including Emergency;
- Participating in special activities, such as the CIUSSS Farmers’ Market and the Jewish General Hospital’s Jazz Festival.
