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Where kids come first, The MCH newsletter |
June-July 2008 Vol. 2 - No. 5 |
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After a long, cold winter most Canadians are bursting at the seams to welcome the warmth and fun of summer.
From biking to boating, swimming to soccer, camping to canoeing, what isn't there to love about our warm season?
But with the carefree ways of summer we must also be careful. This issue will provide you with tips every parent
should keep close at hand to ensure a fun, but also safe-filled season.
For parents with school-age kids staying at home this summer,
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maybe think twice about letting them spend too
much time watching television. Physical activity and games are a great alternative to TV and unlike the "tube,"
are great at building strong minds and strong bodies.
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"Jean" was only a couple of days old when he was diagnosed with Hemophilia A. That was 16 years ago.
Today he is an outgoing and bright young man who lets absolutely nothing hold him back-especially his Hemophilia.
Sports, travel and language are just a few of his favourite things…
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Summer safety tips for the entire family!
Summer has finally arrived and it's a great time for children, teens and their families to hang out together and participate in a wide variety of sports, recreational activities, and outings. But, some of these activities are associated with certain degrees of risk. Remember these important safety tips.
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Not without a helmet
Use your head-wear a helmet! This podcast tells you how to wear one properly, and why.+
Cuts and scrapes
Summer means bare legs and arms for most kids, and this usually means the occasional cut or scrape. How do you know when to take your child to the doctor? Or when to just wash and cover it?
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TV vs. activity: Key choice for kids
Not so long ago, when school was out and the weather was nice, kids were always outside, climbing trees, playing on the swing or playing games. These days, you're more apt to find kids inside, in front of the TV or the home computer. What's a parent to do?
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For kids, games can build strong minds
Citing the latest research on the brain, experts say chess, Scrabble, Monopoly -- even jigsaw puzzles or tic-tac-toe -- help children develop analytical, organizational and creative skills. This summer vacation, why not turn off the TV and toss your kid a board game?
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Bravery Hearts "Beads of Courage" Program
Since the MCH Child Life Department introduced the "Beads of Courage Program" in 2005, children and adolescents have been proudly wearing necklaces to demonstrate their courageous journey in their fight against cancer.
Each bead represents a procedure or treatment--each smile represents hope, coping and encouragement…
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For more articles on your children's health and well-being, visit the Health Info section of our website.
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Camp Kids on the Move
This year, Dr. Sarah Campillo and Nurse Gillian Taylor, both of the Rheumatology Department of the MCH, will help celebrate the fifth successful year of a summer camp they helped develop for young children living with Rheumatological diseases.
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MCH anesthesiologist works in the fast lane at the Canadian Grand Prix
Anesthesiologist, Pierre Fiset is use to living in the fast lane. As the Director of Anesthesia at The Montreal Children’s Hospital (MCH) of the MUHC, he oversees thousands of surgeries each year.
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New and improved MCH Media Portal
Learn about various medical topics via video and audio files.
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MCH Trauma Director Debbie Friedman talks "Injury Prevention" with CBC Television's Living Montreal Host Sue Smith
CBC Television's Living Montreal Host Sue Smith and Montreal Children's Hospital Trauma Director Debbie Friedman talk about Injury Prevention Tips on Road Safety, Concussions and Helmets to help keep your children safer.
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Residential streets most dangerous to kids, says Safe Kids Canada
A new review of child pedestrian research from Safe Kids Canada demonstrates that our residential streets may be more
dangerous for children than we think. More child pedestrian injuries take place on residential roads than anywhere
else, and the danger is greatly increased as speed increases.
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Tests find dangerous chemical BPA in popular canned foods
A controversial chemical that Health Canada is moving to ban in baby bottles has turned up in tests conducted on cans for foods commonly served to Canadian children.
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MCH Mini-Med School returns this Fall, featuring leading medical specialists
Well-known doctors and researchers from the Montreal Children's Hospital of the MUHC and McGill's Faculty of Medicine will give a series of five lectures that will give you a taste of what med school is like. Sign up online today!
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