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An ally in her fight against Cancer
November 1st, 2012 They swap stories, tease each other, and laugh together. It was the most deadly of cancers in Canada – lung cancer – that brought them together, and that is no laughing matter. Marcelle is the patient and Viviane is her Nurse Navigator …
Insect repellents: the pros and cons
August 7th, 2012 Camping is a great activity to get the family outdoors and enjoy nature. However, we must share this space with other critters, including pesky mosquitoes, black flies and ticks. Insect repellent will go a long way in discouraging these …
Protecting Your Family from West Nile Virus
July 7th, 2015 Hot summer nights in Canada are perfect for barbecues on the patio with friends and family, or huddling around the camp fire with the kids. It’s not uncommon to be joined by a few uninvited pests as the sun sets on the camp ground, and …
Complete care under one roof at the Glen site
August 16th, 2012 Many people are already familiar with the stresses that come with childbirth; even the smoothest deliveries can be fraught with fatigue and worry. But imagine the stress associated with a high-risk birth, where mother and child may need …
Why is whooping cough (pertussis) making a comeback?
August 22nd, 2012 Pertussis (also known as whooping cough) is a highly contagious infection of the respiratory tract. It spreads through droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Pertussis is a cyclic disease with epidemics occurring every few …
Pertussis (Whooping Cough): When to Go to Emergency
August 22nd, 2012 Pertussis (also known as whooping cough) is a highly contagious infection of the respiratory tract. It spreads through droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Because pertussis can be very serious, it’s important to know when …
Major construction to start on Avenue des Pins and Avenue du Dr-Penfield
August 30th, 2012 Access to the Royal Victoria Hospital (RVH) and The Montreal Neurological Hospital and Institute (The Neuro) will be affected by major underground infrastructure work on Avenue des Pins and Avenue du Docteur-Penfield that will be carried …
A breakthrough to help children see
September 4th, 2012 By Julie Robert Nikolas Ouimet is 14 years old. Since birth, he has had very poor vision. He suffers from Leber Congenital Amaurosis (LCA), a hereditary disease that often causes blindness in newborns. Thanks to the work of Dr. Robert …
They come for her cakes, they stay for his singing
September 5th, 2012 Cake Recipes from Linda Chernin-Rosenblatt Triple-Chocolate Mousse Cake 1/2 cup Chocolate Syrup 1 pkg. Chocolate Cake Mix 1 cup Water 1/3 cup Oil 7 …
Dr. David Rosenblatt: A rare doctor with a common touch
September 5th, 2012 MUHC oncology patient Vicky Voyer with her daughter and husband seated next to volunteer minstrel Dr. David Rosenblatt, at the weekly Cedars Can Support Tea@2. “You gotta sing for your cake!” Dr. David Rosenblatt calls out to Dr. Rhagu …