MUHC in the Media - December 16, 2024

The Montreal Canadiens brightened the day for many patients during their annual visit to the Montreal Children's Hospital. Montreal Gazette, CityNews, CBC, Le Journal de Montréal, CTV News

With a lifelong passion for dance, Marisa Navarole has worked for five years as a nurse coordinator on the 18^th floor of the Montreal General Hospital. She also studies biology at Concordia University and is currently dancing in the 2024 edition of The Nutcracker with Ballet Ouest de Montréal. CityNews

Léo had a very rare form of pediatric cancer. Every effort was made to cure him, and when it became clear that this would not be possible, to ease his final moments. Columnist Paul Arcand describes in La Presse the exceptional support Léo's family received at the Montreal Children's Hospital.

As announced recently by the MUHC Foundation, Dr. Renzo Cecere, Cardiac Surgeon at the MUHC and Director of the Myocardial Regeneration Lab at The Institute, was awarded this year’s Trottier Webster Innovation Award to pursue his innovative work in advancing personalized heart care using stem cell research, with a particular focus on addressing complex arrhythmias. CityNews

More than one hundred underprivileged children from Nunavik will receive a gift from Santa Claus this year thanks to the generosity of staff in the Department of Pediatrics at the Montreal Children's Hospital (MCH) and thanks to the coordination of Dr. Suzanne MacDonald and Dr. Mylène Dandavino, both pediatricians at the MCH. Radio-Canada

In an article about the known and unknown health risks associated with vaping, Carolyn Baglole, scientist at The Institute, discusses her research, which indicates that e-cigarettes may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, particularly in men. La Presse

Stéphanie Chevalier, PhD in nutrition and researcher at The Institute, is quoted in an article in La Presse on ultra-processed foods and the study of their effects on health.

A new vaccine protecting babies against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is available in Quebec this year. This is good news, given that 10 per cent of children hospitalized with RSV require intensive care, explains Dr. Jesse Papenburg, pediatric infectious disease specialist and medical microbiologist at the Montreal Children's Hospital. CBC

Finding a balance between the demands of work and personal life often seems like a daunting task. The key to success lies in the ability to take some time for oneself. Between household chores and professional obligations, it’s easy to neglect one’s own needs. Dr. Jennifer Russell, a psychologist at the MUHC, emphasizes that this challenge is particularly important for women, as they are often faced with feelings of guilt that drive them to strive for excellence in all areas: being the best as mothers, wives, and employees. CJAD