MUHC in the Media - August 26, 2024

Since 2004, a group of moms have been making quilts and donating them to the Montreal Children's Hospital, a gesture appreciated by families, explain Sarah Shea, Assistant Head Nurse in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, and Jill Gasco, Child Life Specialist. Montreal Gazette

Many products intended for children under one year of age do not meet World Health Organization standards, points out Dr. Julie St-Pierre, pediatrician at the Montreal Children's Hospital. La Presse

Lack of supervision is one of the causes of drowning among children aged five and under, says Liane Fransblow, Trauma Coordinator at the Montreal Children's Hospital. QUB

She also gave an interview on electric scooter injuries. QUB

A number of viruses are currently in circulation. As the back-to-school season approaches, here's how to protect children from them, according to Dr. Jesse Papenburg, pediatric infectious disease specialist and medical microbiologist at the Montreal Children's Hospital. CJAD 800

Introducing peanuts well before the age of three years old in babies' diets has helped reduce the prevalence of allergies in this population, shows a recent study led by Dr. Moshe Ben-Shoshan, scientist at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre and pediatric allergy and immunology specialist at the Montreal Children's Hospital. CBC

The end of summer represents a transition period for many, which can bring its share of stress. The start of the school year, returning to work, and shorter days are all factors that can impact our mental health. Dr. Jennifer Russell, psychologist and head of the psychology department (adult sites) at the MUHC, explains that it is important to recognize the stressors and develop an action plan to address them. Listen to Jennifer Russell’s segment on CJAD.