MUHC in the Media - February 3, 2025

Minnie’s Hope Social Pediatric Centre, a child and family resource centre nestled in Nunavik, Quebec, opened the doors to its new environmentally sustainable building. Minnie’s Hope provides holistic pediatric care including therapeutic, social and educational programs developed with the involvement of community members and staff members of the Montreal Children’s Hospital, including Dr. Johanne Morel, pediatrician and co-founder of Minnie’s Hope. Global News, CBC 1, CBC 2, CBC 3, CBC 4, CityNews

Renowned global health expert and Senior Scientist at The Institute, Dr. Madhukar Pai spoke to The Canadian Press about the effect of the decision of hte United States to pull out of the World Health Organization. He warns the decision could threaten public health around the world, including in Canada. CTV News

Almost four years after it was opened by the Montreal Children's Hospital, Le SPOT Montréal helped many teenagers in suicidal crisis. Le SPOT Montréal provides mental health care quickly during an episode of distress, sparing patients hospitalization and responding to their needs prior to care in the community, explains Dr. Jean-Philippe Carmel, Medical Director of Le SPOT Montréal. CTV News

In November 2024, Dr. Renzo Cecere, Cardiac Surgeon at the MUHC and Director of the Myocardial Regeneration Lab at The Institute was awarded this year’s prestigious Trottier Webster Innovation Award by the Trottier Family Foundation and the R. Howard Webster Foundation. Read about it in The Montrealer

Sharing a meal with loved ones, gathering around the table in a soft and dimly lit atmosphere, can bring immeasurable comfort. The glow of candles, warm blankets, the scent of crackling wood or a steaming cup of tea are all actions that contribute to this search for warmth, comfort, and inner balance. This is what the Danish concept of "The Danish Art of Hygge" promotes. The benefits of this lifestyle can include, among other things, stress reduction, improved mental health, and can help us face the grayness. Listen to Jennifer Russell’s chronicle, psychologist and director of the Department of Psychology at the MUHC (adult sites), to learn more. CJAD

Here are a few tips for getting rid of bad habits and sticking to your resolutions, according to Dr. Hussein Wissanji, pediatric surgeon at the Montreal Children's Hospital. 98.5 FM

An extremist demonstration took place in St. Albert, Alberta. In the face of rising tensions around the world, Dr. Cécile Rousseau, a psychiatrist at the Montreal Children's Hospital, offers advice on peaceful conflict resolution. Radio-Canada

The arrival of Coca-Cola Orange Cream, which contains twice as much sugar as a regular Coca-Cola, has scandalized the medical community, notably Dr. Julie St-Pierre, a pediatrician at the Montreal Children's Hospital.  98.5 FM

Dr. Elena Netchiporouk, dermatologist at the MUHC and researcher at The Institute, has commented on a study showing that scratching has antibacterial effects in mice. La Presse