MUHC in the Media - February 16, 2026

Thanks to a series of innovative procedures performed at the Montreal Children's Hospital, 10-year-old Magalie can now speak, breathe and eat normally, and sleep on her own. At the end of January, she also went to school for the first time. Dr. Sam Daniel, Chief of Surgery, explains his young patient's journey. Radio-Canada

The Montreal Children's Hospital recently set up a phone line that parents can call at any time after their child's stay in the hospital to speak to a nurse once their child is back home. In addition to providing access to personalized advice, this service reduces visits to the emergency room, says Catherine Bouchard, Manager of Clinical Operations and Access to Care, and co-lead on the project. CTV News

For many children, visiting a hospital can be intimidating. Bright lights, unfamiliar surroundings and medical equipment often spark anxiety, even before a procedure begins, making the experience particularly overwhelming. Recognizing the need to help children cope, the Montreal Children’s Hospital’s Pediatric Test Centre has inaugurated a new multisensory room, a space designed to reduce stress, encourage exploration and create a feeling of calmness for children and their families by stimulating the senses, explain Child Life Specialists Gabriella Boffice and Erica Crimi. Global News

A first-ever mobile pediatric clinic called DocTocToc opened in Montreal's north end to meet the health needs of children aged five and under. It's the initiative of Dr. Rislaine Benkelfat, a pediatrician at the Montreal Children's Hospital. TVA Nouvelles

During this Winter Olympics season, as many athletes are doing everything they can to avoid injuries, how can ACL injuries—common and often devastating for athletes—be prevented? Dr. Paul Martineau, an orthopedic surgeon at the MUHC, asked himself the same question, having performed 2,500 surgeries to repair this part of the knee. He then set out to develop Bouclier croisé, a mobile application that uses artificial intelligence to detect and analyze athletes’ movements and identify early warning signs of an ACL injury.  Journal de Montréal and TVA Nouvelles

Dr. Tina Montreuil, psychologist and researcher at L’Institut, offers some advice to parents on how to talk to their children about the tragic events that recently took place in British Columbia. La Presse, National Observer

Dramatic events such as the mass shooting that happened at a school in British Columbia can have psychological effects on members of the small community and beyond, explains Dr. Cécile Rousseau, a psychiatrist at the Montreal Children's Hospital. Radio-Canada

Dr. Nicole Ezer, pulmonologist and director of the lung cancer screening program at the MUHC, talks about the importance of the program in detecting lung cancer earlier and saving lives. There are benefits for patients and for society, she explains. La Presse

Esophageal atresia is a medical condition in which the esophagus and stomach are not connected. Surgery can correct the problem, but other procedures may be necessary afterward, such as esophageal dilation. Rupture of the esophagus is the main risk of this procedure, says Dr. Sherif Emil, a pediatric surgeon at the Montreal Children's Hospital. CBC

Dr. Ron Postuma, Director of the MUHC Division of neurology and Scientist at the Neuro and The Institute, speaks about warning signs of Parkinson's disease, like the loss of sense of smell, physically acting out dreams, constipation and dizziness when standing up. Daily Mail

Dr. James Tsui, a radiation oncologist at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) and researcher at The Institute, comments on a clinical trial conducted in British Columbia that aims to reduce the number of radiation therapy sessions given to prostate cancer patients to two. Radio-Canada

Dr. Brian Ward, senior scientist at The Institute, was on Global News and Winnipeg radio (CJOB) explaining health risks associated with measles.

Ten years ago, Judy Martin launched the “Bell Fund” to encourage and support patients who have completed a cycle of chemotherapy. Since then, thousands of them have rung the bell, celebrating this milestone reached with courage and optimism at The Cedars Cancer Centre at the MUHC. CTV News

The documentary project Avant l’heure (Before their time) highlights the resilience of families whose children are born prematurely and the services available to them. Featuring Dr. Marc Beltempo, neonatologist at the Montreal Children's Hospital.