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Where kids come first, The MCH newsletter |
January 2009 Vol. 3 - No. 1 |
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Ahhhhh... there is something fresh about starting a new year. It's a time to take on new challenges,
pursue new tasks and change old habits. Despite the feeling of being snowed under this January,
there is still that glimmer of inspiration. And we'd like to further inspire you with this issue.
To begin with, we remind you of the importance of family time. If you are like most parents you
probably experienced the "boredom syndrome" over the Holidays despite the onslaught of
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new things.
The stuff your kids wanted so badly seemed to quickly fall off their necessity radar. As a parent
you probably felt exasperated. The reality is, whether they realize it or not, kids of all ages
need family time above anything else. Read on to learn how to incorporate this into your life
without making major changes.
We also would like to help you help your teen stop smoking. Regardless of the stigma attached
to smoking or the graphic photos displayed on cigarette packages, teens are still lighting up.
With their invincible attitude about life it's hard to convince these kids that they should
quit the habit. We offer a few tips on the matter.
And be careful what "natural supplements" you give your child. Some could be as dangerous as
driving in winter. We offer some advice on this issue, and speaking of winter driving... Why not
sit your kids down who are of age and remind them of the rules of the road. To drive without
knowledge is like giving your children supplements blindly–be informed.
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MCH patient to go home after spending entire life in hospital
Zora is as cute as a button. She has brown curly hair and beautiful big eyes and her smile
seems to go on forever. But Zora's smile is about to get bigger! This month she will go home
to live, fulltime, for the first time in all of her 2 ½ years. You see, Zora has been living
at the Montreal Children's since birth because she has required around the clock care. She is
now healthy enough to head home. Read Zora's story.
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All family time is quality time
Don't feel guilty about the amount of "quality time" you spend with your family.
Some experts are beginning to shun the quality time movement for something much more basic.
The fact is carving out family time doesn't require major adjustments to your life.
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Help your kids quit smoking
If you're a parent of a young smoker, you can take
steps to help your child quit. But first, it helps to understand why teens light up.
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Ten reasons to quit - for teens
Do you need a good reason to quit? Here are ten!
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Beware of supplements for kids
Dietary supplements and herbal mixtures aimed at your children may be
a waste of your money–and a threat to their health.
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Road rules: teaching your teen to be a good driver
Teen drivers have the highest accident and fatality rates of any age group. If you're the parent of a young driver,
you can help protect your child by learning
about the problem and taking steps to decrease your child's risk of dying in a car crash.
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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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Influenza vaccination and hygiene
You can prevent the flu this year! Read on to learn how.
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Beware of Frostbite!
Frostbite occurs when sub-freezing temperatures cause the blood vessels in the skin to constrict,
which reduces the amount of blood and, therefore, oxygen transported.
The lack of oxygen may eventually destroy the cells, although this does not usually
occur with frostbite. Extensive frostbite of the limbs may lead to hypothermia. Learn more.
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MCH nurse conceives idea for New Medical Day Hospital at The Children's that is fast improving patient care
"Can we improve the care we provide our patients and their families?" asked Josie Revuelta, when she
conceived the idea of creating a Medical Day Hospital at The Montreal Children's Hospital. Her goal:
to maintain quality of care, safe care, and to make life easier. To find out, read on.
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Health impact of preemie births still not well understood: MUHC/McGill expert
Current practices could lead to serious public health problems
While premature deliveries have become more common in the industrialized world, the long-term consequences on the health of newborns are still
not well understood. But the impact of premature births is far from negligible, according to an editorial by Dr. Michael Kramer of McGill
University and the Research Institute of the Montreal Children's Hospital at the MUHC, to be published Dec. 11 in
The Journal of Pediatrics.
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Recall notice: Stork Craft baby cribs
The metal support brackets used to support the mattress frame can crack and
break after stress is put upon them during incorrect installation. If one or
more support brackets break, the mattress could potentially collapse and create
a dangerous gap between the mattress and crib rails in which a child can become
entrapped and suffocate. Read more for all the details.
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Health Canada's decision on cough and cold medicines
Health Canada is requiring manufacturers to relabel over-the-counter cough
and cold medicines that have dosing information for children to indicate
that these medicines should not be used in children under 6. The products
affected are those containing any of the active ingredients are listed on the Health Canada Website.
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Medical myths demystified
In the pursuit of scientific truth, even widely held medical beliefs require examination
or re-examination. Both physicians and non-physicians sometimes believe things about
our bodies that just are not true. As a reminder of the need to apply scientific
investigation to conventional wisdom, we previously discussed the evidence
disputing seven commonly held medical myths.
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Severe allergic reactions on the rise
Life-threatening, severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) to foods, insect bites and
other triggers are on the rise in Canada. Fortunately, they can largely be avoided or treated.
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Thirdhand Smoke: no safe level of exposure to tobacco smokes
Thirdhand smoke is residual tobacco smoke contamination that remains after the cigarette is extinguished.
Children are uniquely susceptible to thirdhand smoke exposure. The objective of this study was to assess health beliefs of adults regarding thirdhand smoke exposure of children and whether smokers and nonsmokers differ in those beliefs.
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