MUHC in the Media - May 11, 2026

Thanks to the compassion and dedication of the Neuro care team, a patient was able to attend her mother’s funeral. Hair styling, a dress, a manicure — every detail was carefully arranged to allow Claire Joanna Dieu Juste to take part in this important farewell ceremony. This deeply moving story is told by Élyse Allard on the program “Ça nous regarde” broadcast on ICI Première.

In a Global News and CBC Radio Noon reports, Dr. Marc Rodger, head of the Department of Medicine at the MUHC, shares his perspective on the use of the Épic system as part of the rollout of the Digital Health Record (DHR).

Now that spring is well underway, the Montreal Children’s Hospital (MCH) Trauma Centre is sounding an alarm to the public about the dangers of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) for children and teens. Recent data from the MCH Trauma Centre portrayed a 50 per cent increase in ATV-related injuries in 2025 compared to the annual average of the previous decade, indicates Liane Fransblow, Trauma Coordinator at the MCH. QUB, Montreal Gazette, CBC, Radio-Canada, CityNews

The outbreak of a hantavirus infection on a Dutch cruise ship has raised serious concerns since the World Health Organization (WHO) indicated that these cases may involve human-to-human transmission of the virus, which is of animal origin. Dr. Donald Vinh, a microbiologist and infectious disease specialist at the MUHC, has given several interviews on the subject. QUB, Radio-Canada, Montreal Gazette, CTV News, Journal de Montréal

Dr. Cédric Yansouni, a microbiologist and infectious disease specialist at the MUHC and director of the J.D. MacLean Centre for Tropical and Geographic Medicine, also spoke to La Presse about the hantavirus. La Presse

No parent wants to outlive their child. Unfortunately, that is a hard reality for many people. But the lives of these children do not end with their diagnosis. Rather, it is just one part of their story but remains the object of focus for most. This requires a fundamental shift in perspective: away from a focus on dying and toward a mission of living fully. Amplifying the voices of patients and caregivers, often hidden from public view, “Short Lives / Lasting Stories” sheds light on the oft-overlooked world of children with life-shortening illness, emphasizing the profound resilience, love and dignity that define their lives, and demystifying what it means to be a caregiver for a child with a serious illness. With Vanessa Wrzesien, a pediatric palliative care nurse practitioner at the Montreal Children’s Hospital.

Dr. Anne Julien, a neuropsychologist and psychologist at the MUHC, gave an interview to the French magazine Cerveau & Psycho about a trend called Dopamine Detox, which involves imposing strict restrictions on oneself to reduce addictive or impulsive behaviours. The article traces the origins of this approach, discusses the need it aims to address, its lack of scientific basis, and its risky and counterproductive aspects. Dr. Julien emphasizes the importance of cultivating healthier habits and making gradual changes rather than drastic ones, with the goal of achieving an overall balance that promotes well-being. Cerveau & Psycho

Playoff fever can be felt everywhere, including in emergency rooms. During games, a slight decrease in visits for non-urgent cases has been observed at Montreal General Hospital and the Royal Victoria Hospital. Dr. Zachary Levine, Director of Emergency Services at the MUHC, told The Canadian Press in an interview that normal activity levels resume quickly once the game is over.

With the return of spring comes the return of pollen allergies. Dr. Moshe Ben-Shoshan, an allergy and immunology specialist at the Montreal Children’s Hospital, discusses the links between climate and seasonal allergies. La Presse Canadienne, CTV News