MUHC in the Media - June 1, 2026

Lack of access to primary care is sometimes cited as one of the causes of emergency overcrowding. Dr. Matthew Donlan, pediatrician at the Montreal Children’s Hospital, decided to tackle the problem head on and find community doctors for follow-ups after hospitalization for all children cared for at the Montreal Children’s Hospital. Le Journal de Montréal, Noovo Info

With the arrival of warmer weather, home renovation projects, outdoor work, and gardening become popular activities for many Quebecers. Yet few people are aware of the risks associated with wearing rings while performing these tasks. Dr. Charlotte Jaloux, a plastic surgeon specializing in hand surgery, regularly treats patients who have suffered serious hand and finger injuries caused by rings becoming caught on tools, fences, or equipment. In this interview with CBC Radio’s Breakaway, Dr. Jaloux highlights the importance of a simple precaution that can help prevent life-altering injuries: removing your rings before getting to work.

Diagnosed with an extremely rare form of eye cancer, Lyne Laporte was facing the prospect of having her eye removed to prevent the disease from spreading. Thanks to the expertise and innovative approach of Dr. Christian El-Hadad, an ophthalmologist at the MUHC, she was able to avoid this radical procedure, preserve her vision, and continue living an active life. Read this Journal de Montréal article to learn more about her journey and the treatments that made it possible to save her eye.

A new study led by Dr. Adil Harroud at The Neuro highlights changes in a group of blood proteins in people who later developed multiple sclerosis (MS), sometimes more than ten years before diagnosis. The findings offer hope that a simple blood test could one day identify people at high risk of MS in time to act before damage occurs. Courrier Frontenac, La Presse

As Canada announces measures restricting entry into the country in response to the Ebola outbreak spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, Dr. Don Vinh emphasized the urgency of providing assistance to affected countries, particularly by ensuring that local healthcare teams have access to medical supplies and all necessary protective equipment. CBC National

Ten oncology drugs alone account for nearly half (46%) of the province’s total drug expenditures, a finding that is raising concerns among hospital pharmacists as medication costs continue to soar. André Bonnici, Chief of the Department of Pharmacy at the MUHC, shares his expertise in a feature on the subject published by the Journal de Montréal (1) and (2).

In 2006, Quebec reached a major milestone by banning smoking in enclosed public spaces to protect the public from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke. Twenty years later, what can we say about the impact of this measure? How has it influenced smoking habits? And as vaping continues to gain popularity, what challenges remain for public health? Dr. Nicole Ezer, pulmonologist and Director of the Lung Cancer Screening Program at the MUHC, provides an update in an interview with RDI host Louis-Philippe Ouimet.

American researchers have recently developed a device that allows for remote, real-time monitoring of pregnancies by sending data to healthcare providers. However, it is unclear whether this technology is ready for widespread use, notes Dr. Richard Brown, an obstetrician-gynecologist at the Women’s Health Mission of the Montreal Children’s Hospital and the McGill University Health Centre. La Presse Canadienne

Seasonal allergies are currently making life difficult for those who suffer from them. Dr. Christine McCusker, Director of the Pediatric Allergy and Immunology Division at the Montreal Children’s Hospital, explains how to find relief. CJAD 800

As an ambassador for Enfant Soleil, TV host Eve-Marie Lortie recently visited patients at the Montreal Children’s Hospital (MCH). She recounts her encounters in this touching column published in anticipation of the Enfant Soleil telethon. TVA Nouvelles

She also interviewed Milo, a 5-year-old patient at the MCH with a rare neuromuscular genetic disorder, his parents, and Karine Trudeau, a nurse in the MCH Intermediate-Complexity Coordination and Navigation Service. Salut Bonjour