MUHC in the Media - March 16, 2026

Quebec was hit by a freezing rain storm on March 11. Dr. Martin Laliberté, an emergency physician and toxicologist at the MUHC, offered valuable advice to the public on how to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning and prevent falls. La Presse , Noovo Info

Zeus McClurkin paid a special visit to the children and families at the Montreal Children's Hospital, showing them some of his basketball tricks — including the famous “ball on the finger spin” — which they had a chance to try themselves. CityNews

Dr. Nader Sadeghi, Director of the Division of Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) and Head and Neck Surgery at the MUHC and a researcher at The Institute, explains why taste diminishes with age. La Presse

Introducing allergens, such as nuts or milk, early on can help prevent food allergies. Dr. Moshe Ben-Shoshan, a pediatric allergy and immunology specialist at the Montreal Children’s Hospital, explains how to proceed. CBC

Dr. Tamara Gafoor, a pediatric emergency physician at the Montreal Children's Hospital, says she regularly sees cases of accidental ingestion of various products, such as detergent, as well as cases of respiratory viruses. She explains what parents should do when these situations arise. Global News