MUHC in the Media - January 8, 2024
Montreal doctor recounts how he saved teen’s life after she was in cardiac arrest for 42 minutes
A 17-year-old girl has been given a second chance at life thanks to the work of a medical team at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC). Rebecca Charland came close to death last summer after contracting a viral infection that affected her heart. She went into cardiac arrest for 42 minutes and her family feared the worst. But now, she’s back at home and in good health with the help of a pacemaker. Dr. Conall Francoeur, Pediatric Intensivist at Montreal Children’s Hospital, who was part of the team that saved her life, gave to CTV News an interview about the remarkable story.
The first baby of the year 2024 at the MUHC is a girl
New Year's good news has arrived at the McGill University Health Centre in the form a baby girl. Lina-Maria Ben Amor was born at 3:19 a.m. on January 1, 2024, weighing 3.68 kg. Both the baby and her mother Olena are doing well. Olena Saguil and proud father, Mohamed Hedi Ben Amor, live in Montreal. Montreal Gazette, CTV News, CityNews
Overcrowded emergency rooms
Many Quebec hospital emergency rooms are well over capacity as the province grapples with a cocktail of viruses this season. CBC interview with Dr. Christian Toarta, Assistant Chief of Emergency Medicine at the McGill University Health Centre.
A little holiday cheer for MCH patients
Spending the holidays in hospital can be difficult, especially for children. In order to ease that difficult time, a full month of activities has been organized at the Montreal Children's Hospital, explains Sabrina Drudi, professional coordinator of the Child Life Department. The Globe and Mail
RSV vaccine approved for use during pregnancy
Health Canada recently approved the use of RSV vaccine for pregnant women. Dr. Jesse Papenburg explains how it might keep kids out of hospital in the earliest days of their lives, in this interview on CBC and in this article for The Globe and Mail.
Flu in children: symptoms to keep an eye on
Following the death of a third child in British Columbia from complications due to the flu virus, pediatrician Jesse Papenburg explains, in this interview for CTV News, the symptoms parents should watch for in their children before going to hospital.
Strep A cases are rising in Canada. What are the symptoms to watch for?
During respiratory virus season in Canada, data show that cases of strep A have increased over the past year, even leading to hospitalizations and deaths in some children. Global News interview with Dr. Earl Rubin, Division Director of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at the Montreal Children's Hospital.
Some Montreal hospital emergency rooms still operating at over 200% capacity
Quebec’s emergency rooms are operating at an average of 140% of their capacity right now with some reaching over 200%. Emergency room nurses have noticed a post-holiday spike. So when can we expect things to get better? Global News interview with Dr. Donald Vinh, Infectious Disease Specialist and Medical Microbiologist.
Former MCH patient excels in parahockey
After winning his battle against cancer, Philippe Villeneuve, a former patient of the Montreal Children's Hospital (MCH), is now a member of the Quebec parahockey team. Radio-Canada