MUHC in the Media - July 7, 2025
Summer safety starts here: creating memories for the right reasons
Every summer, the Montreal Children’s Hospital (MCH) Emergency Department treats more than 4,000 children and teens with assorted traumatic injuries, the majority of which are preventable. To ensure that summer stays full of fun times and good memories, the MCH Trauma Centre issues an important alert. With Debbie Friedman, Trauma Director, and Liane Fransblow, Trauma Coordinator. Le Journal de Montréal, TVA Nouvelles, CTV News, CBC, CJAD 1, CJAD 2, CityNews
Several drownings reported in Quebec
The beginning of summer has unfortunately been marked by several drownings in Quebec. Dr. Hussein Wissanji, pediatric surgeon at the Montreal Children's Hospital, offers some advice on how to prevent these tragic events. CBC
The number of eye injuries increases during the summer
Sports activities as well as renovation work carry an increased risk of eye injuries, so caution is essential. Dr. Christian El-Haddad, an ophthalmologist at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC), emphasizes that it is crucial not to touch or rub the eyes in case of an injury, as this can worsen the damage. 98,5 FM
Sanitary pads that detect disease through menstrual blood
MUHC gynecologic oncologist Dr. Gaby Levin commented on the use of sanitary pads equipped with a sensor to analyze menstrual blood for certain diseases. "We don't yet know how effective these pads will be in real life. Menstrual blood varies greatly from person to person, making results difficult to predict," he explains. Journal de Montréal