MUHC in the Media - May 18, 2026

That’s what Christine, Serge Pisapia’s sister, told him in 2014 after years of her brother refusing to accept her offer to donate a kidney. At first, their brother Jean-Marc had begun the process to become a donor, before being disqualified at the very last stage. In the end, it was Christine who donated her kidney.Today, Serge and Christine are turning this deeply human experience into a source of hope for others through the MUHC Kidney Transplant Ambassador Program, launched last March to better support and inform donors and recipients. Listen to the three members of the Pisapia family share their story on Pénélope’s radio show at Radio-Canada.

Last Tuesday, for the broadcast of Game 4 of Round 2, about fifteen residents gathered at CHSLD Camille-Lefebvre to watch the game together and cheer on the Montreal Canadiens. Noovo and Salut Bonjour

A new study led by Dr. Don Vinh, a scientist at The Institute, has uncovered a genetic cause that may explain why some people develop Kaposi sarcoma despite having no apparent immune deficiency. The rare cancer, which forms in the cells lining blood vessels, is caused by human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8), also known as Kaposi sarcoma–associated herpesvirus. La Presse, Radio-Canada, La Tribune, Profession Santé

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. La Presse

Thanks to Child Life Specialists Karina Milard and Anna Paliotti, hematology-oncology patients at the Montreal Children’s Hospital (MCH) were able to participate in activities themed around the Canadiens, bringing the festive atmosphere of the hockey playoffs to the hospital. La Presse 1, La Presse 2

As part of National Nursing Week, Cindy McCartney, Associate Director of Nursing at the Montreal Children’s Hospital and the Women’s Health Mission, shared a heartfelt message of appreciation for all nursing professionals, published in The Suburban.

Children who eat sugary snacks are more restless afterward than those who are given fruits or vegetables, according to a new study. Unfortunately, they are often more expensive than processed foods, notes Vanessa Smrk, a nutritionist at the Montreal Children’s Hospital. La Presse Canadien

The onset of puberty can be scary if you’re not prepared. To answer young people’s questions about this crucial period, MAJ has put together this video with the help of Julie Fortin and Alexandra Iskakova, clinical nurses at the Montreal Children’s Hospital.

The findings of a recent global study on maternal mortality conducted by researchers at the University of Washington reveal that the number of maternal deaths in Canada increased by 18% between 2015 and 2023, a rise that stands in stark contrast to data from comparable countries. Dr. Isabelle Malhamé, a scientist at The Institute who did not participate in the study, comments on the reasons that could explain this situation. Think Global Health