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MUHC in the News | January 16 - 20, 2017

Bell donates $250,000 to Montreal Neuro for mental-health resourcesBell donates $250,000 to Montreal Neuro for mental-health resources

As part of an effort to improve mental-health services for immigrants and refugees in Montreal, Bell announced a $250,000 donation on Wednesday to the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital. To find out the details, visit the Montreal Gazette, La Presse, Radio-Canada and Métro.

 

 

More flexible visiting hours in some hospitalsMore flexible visiting hours in some hospitals

For years, hospitals have applied stringent visiting hours to make sure that patients and caregivers were not disturbed and to lower the risk of infections. Some institutions, including Notre-Dame Hospital and the MUHC in Montréal, now find some advantages in letting loved ones stay at the patient’s bedside, even during the night. For more information, read Radio-Canada and CBC.

 

 

‘Heads Up’ Concussion Fundraiser‘Heads Up’ Concussion Fundraiser

Concussions are no longer just linked to athletes but affect thousands of people causing serious social, educational and professional ramifications. Dr. Alain Ptito of the MUHC and Montreal Alouettes linebacker Nicolas Boulay discuss on Breakfast Television and Global TV this week.

 

 

How can children conquer fear at the hospital

How can children conquer fear at the hospital

Is there anything more traumatic for a child than undergoing treatments, shots or surgery at the hospital? The Montreal Children Hospital has developed a program where child care educators do everything they can to lower toddlers’ fears and anxiety felt by parents like Matis’. To learn Matis’ story, visit TVA Nouvelles

 

 

This story may cause drowsiness: Tips for a better night’s sleepThis story may cause drowsiness: Tips for a better night’s sleep

Researchers at the McGill University Health Centre’s Sleep Laboratory say that most Canadians aren’t getting enough sleep. "And a lot of them feel they’re not getting good sleep," said lab director Dr. John Kimoff. He noted that the invention of televisions, Internet and mobile phones have been interfering with the way people get to bed at night. To find out more, visit CBC.ca.

 

 

Lose weight or die: a teenager’s fightLose weight or die: a teenager’s fight

Jenny Regnier-Groleau is only 17 and has already had to fight to stay alive. She didn’t have to struggle against cancer or a deformity, but against her weight. We met this teenager who has experienced the greatest battle of her short life. After lots of tears and black thoughts, she decided to take charge. She scheduled an appointment at the Montreal General Hospital with the surgeon Olivier Court. “He transferred me to the teenage health unit. I was the first teenager in Québec to undergo bariatric surgery.” Learn more in the Métro journal.

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