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The New MUHC Cancer Centre: Building a closer community
July 27th, 2012 By Cinzia Colella The shock of a cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming to patients and their loved ones. Feelings of fear and uncertainty can be intensified by the sudden responsibility of having to make and keep track of numerous medical …
Advertising obesity: Our brain and the dangerous appetite
July 27th, 2012 By Anita Kar One of the most serious and growing threats to public health worldwide is obesity in both children and adults. Obesity fuels diabetes, cardiovascular and other chronic diseases – all of which can cause serious harm to …
At Your Request sates patient appetites
July 30th, 2012 By Tamarah Feder Sometimes, it’s the little things that make a pleasant difference during a patient’s hospital stay. And often, those seemingly insignificant things actually require a great deal of research, organization, and the staff to …
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 …
The New MUHC Cancer Centre: Building a closer community
August 16th, 2012 The shock of a cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming to patients and their loved ones. Feelings of fear and uncertainty can be intensified by the sudden responsibility of having to make and keep track of numerous medical appointments and …
MUHC surgery teams making a world of difference
September 6th, 2012 Click on photo to view slideshow By Tamarah Feder Injury is the number one cause of death for people under the age of 49 in countries such as Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Ukraine or Haiti. Contrary to what one might imagine, these …
Child’s cancer journey ends with a smile
September 10th, 2012 Name : Mia Age : 6 Diagnosis : Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) As Mia sits drawing, she stops and looks up when asked about how she felt when her cancer treatments ended. The six-year-old’s blonde streaked hair has grown back …
E. coli Infections: What you need to know
September 27th, 2012 Why you should take note Products contaminated with E. coli O157 can pose a serious public health risk. The Public Health Agency of Canada has been working with its health and food safety partners on an investigation into illnesses in …
World Breastfeeding Week, October 1 to 7
September 27th, 2012 More than 170 countries will take part in World Breastfeeding Week from October 1 to 7 to help raise awareness about the importance of breastfeeding as the norm for infant feeding around the globe. It is always held during the 40 th …