MUHC in the media- June 5, 2023
Too many young people with skin cancer
Dermatologist Dr. Beatrice Wang and surgical oncologist Dr. Ari N. Meguerditchian, a specialist in melanoma and breast cancer, spoke to La Voix de L'Est about the number of teenagers with skin cancer and what we can do to improve the situation. The article was also published in Le Soleil, Le Droit and La Tribune.
Heatwave: working together to prevent tragic events
The warm days have just started, and families get ready to spend some quality time outdoors. To prevent these events from taking a wrong turn, the Montreal Children’s Hospital (MCH) Trauma Centre issued an important alert regarding water safety, windows and balconies, and children left in cars. CBC, QUB, CityNews, Montreal Gazette
Seasonal allergies more intense
Climate change is prolonging the pollen allergy season, notes Dr. Moshe Ben-Shoshan, allergy and immunology specialist at the Montreal Children's Hospital. Radio-Canada, Noovo Info, CBC
How rare are ticks in Montreal?
While it may be unusual to spot a tick in the city, the disease-carrying black-legged (deer) tick is found throughout southern Quebec, says MUHC infectious disease specialist Dr. Donald Vinh. CTV
The impact of stroke on women and their mental health
Dr. Catherine Legault, MUHC Neurologist, speaks with Lydianne Ouimet, host of Radio-Canada's Bonjour la côte, about the impact of stroke on women’s mental health and why mental rehabilitation is as important as physical rehabilitation.