Career day 2008

What do you want to do when you grow up?
See the MCH’s physicians and specialists talk about their work.

 
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Not without a helmet

helmet250.gifBy this podcast the MCH wants to remind you that you and your child should always wear a helmet to avoid head injuries.Use your head, wear a helmet! 

 
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Catherine, our heroine with a cause

Getting a diagnosis of cancer at the age of 14 is a very difficult thing. Nevertheless Catherine managed to take away some positive experiences from it. As the spokesperson of the Annual MCH Blood Drive, she accepted to be part of our first Patient Story Podcast. Listen to it (in French)

 
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Hay fever

Hay fever season is here. If your little one is allergic you should listen to the tips on this podcast.hay250.gif

 
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Dr. Melvin Schloss talks about earaches

Dr. SchlossEaraches are very common, specially in young children. In this podcast, Dr. Melvin Schloss, otolaryngologist at the Montreal Children’s Hospital, explains what causes them and what you should do.

 
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Help your child deal with pain

pain2501.gifIn children, pain left untreated may cause fear, anxiety and other symptoms. Here are some tips from the MCH that will help you deal with your child’s pain and make him feel better, faster.Visit the MCH Website to read our article Helping your child deal with pain 

 
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Dr. Daniel talks about a rare infection

In this interview of Dr. Sam Daniel talks about a rare infection that more and more Quebec children are getting, but we don’t know much about it yet.  

Funds are always needed for research. If you’d like to help, you can make a donation online.

 
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About the common cold

Runny nose, sneezing, slight fever … Chances are your little one will catch a cold during the winter season. We invite you to listen to our podcast to find out more and visit the MCH website to read our dossier on Fighting a cold.

 
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Alcohol during pregnancy: An important “don’t”

Drinking alcohol while you are pregnant can seriously harm your baby. According to Health Canada, 9 of every 1000 babies are born with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). To prevent birth defects and developmental disabilities that result from FASD moms-to-be should avoid drinking alcohol during pregnancy.At the MCH we know that prevention is key and that’s why we are issuing this message:

 
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Toboggan safety

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Tobogganing can be fun, but it can also be dangerous. The Montreal Children’s Hospital sees an average of 125 patients every year who have been injured while doing the sport.

Listen to our podcast to learn what to do to avoid those accidents.

 
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