MUHC in the Media - May 12, 2025

Little girl seeks kidney
Carmella, a little patient at the Montreal Children's Hospital, is in urgent need of a kidney. Dr. Indra Gupta, pediatric nephrologist at the Montreal Children's Hospital, explains her condition. CBC

Seasonal allergies are back
With the arrival of spring also comes the onset of seasonal allergies. Dr. Moshe Ben-Shoshan, a specialist in pediatric allergy and immunology at the Montreal Children's Hospital, explains how to manage the symptoms. CBC

Becoming a Mother: a profound life transformation
Motherhood is a pivotal milestone in a woman’s life — a transition marked by profound upheavals, but also by immense rewards. Amid these changes, mental health can become vulnerable, impacted by conflicting emotions such as guilt, a loss of bearings and loneliness. On the occasion of Mother’s Day, psychologist Jennifer Russell, Chief of the Department of Psychology at the MUHC (adult sites), shares her reflections on motherhood. CJAD