MUHC in the Media - June 23, 2025

Sarah Kennedy was born with a malformation in her right ear. Her hearing was “mediocre”, even with a hearing aid. Not anymore. Since mid-June, Sarah Kennedy has been benefiting from a transcutaneous hearing system, attached to the bone behind her right ear. She is the first person in Canada to benefit from this new bone-anchored implant, which is smaller than others previously available on the market. The procedure was performed at the MUHC by otolaryngologist Dr. Sam J. Daniel, with the help of his multidisciplinary team. La Presse

The Neuro, part of the MUHC, is asking the Ministry of Health and Santé Québec to construct a modular building on the MUHC's Glen site, to transfer 90 inpatient beds. The Neuro wants to maintain ambulatory activities and clinical research on its current site, but not inpatient departments. Interview with Dr. Justin Letourneau, critical care physician at the Neuro. CJAD 800

A team led by Dr. Kaberi Dasgupta of The Institute is calling for the creation of evidence-based prevention programs for type 2 diabetes modelled on successful initiatives in England. CJAD, Medscape

June is Stroke Awareness Month. The main signs of stroke can be identified by the acronym FAST: face, disability, speech impairment and extreme urgency. Interview with Dr. Catherine Legault, neurologist and co-director of the MUHC stroke program. 98.5 FM

Grégoire's journey, both academic and medical, is impressive. At just nine years old, the Montreal Children's Hospital (MCH) patient is not only recovering from an aggressive recurrence of leukemia that nearly took his life but is also publishing a book featuring contributions from many renowned illustrators and even Montreal Canadiens’ captain Nick Suzuki. 98.5 FM

How did the little girl from LaSalle who was abandoned for several days cope psychologically with her ordeal? What are the possible repercussions? Dr. Cécile Rousseau, psychiatrist at the Montreal Children's Hospital, answers the media's questions. La Presse, CBC, LCN, Radio-Canada, 98.5 FM

Dehydration, heatstroke and psychological after-effects were the risks faced by a little girl from LaSalle who had been abandoned for days, says Dr. Laurie Plotnick, emergency physician at the Montreal Children's Hospital. Montreal Gazette, Global News

It is possible for a young child to survive alone for several days, as was the case with the LaSalle toddler. Dr. Helena Evangeliou, pediatrician at the Montreal Children's Hospital, explains. CTV News

Liane Fransblow, Trauma Coordinator at the Montreal Children's Hospital, gives some advice on how to avoid being affected by the last days’ heatwave. Global News

Social prescribing is a clinical practice that enables healthcare providers to refer patients to non-medical services that address the social determinants of health — such as education, physical activity and social support. At the Montreal Children’s Hospital, the Export Support Foundation has assembled a dedicated team of pediatric residents, medical students and community advocates to bring this meaningful service to life. CBC

Many media outlets have reported on Elon Musk's possible use of ketamine. Dr. Gabriella Gobbi explains the effects of ketamine and its therapeutic uses. La Presse

Following the publication of articles reporting that studies show the sun is good for your health, Dr. Ivan Litvinov reminds us that the sun causes skin cancer and that it's important to protect yourself from it. La Presse

The MUHC is one of the first hospitals to offer virtual reality therapy sessions to treat phobias such as flying. The virtual environments used reproduce the various anxiety-provoking situations that can be experienced at the airport, without being there. Psychologist Jean-Philippe Gagné offers this alternative to patients who are likely to benefit from it. 95.1 FM