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Where kids come first, The MCH newsletter |
February 2009 Vol. 3 - No. 2 |
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"Your child has sustained a traumatic injury." Spinal cord injury, severe brain injury,
abdominal trauma, limb fracture, third degree burn or worse. It's a call you never want to get.
The good news is many types of traumatic injuries are preventable. Arming yourself and your
child with knowledge allows you to make informed decisions about activity, about risks, and
timely interventions.
The Trauma Programs of the Montreal Children's Hospital take their trauma care and injury
prevention mandate seriously and so
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on February 17 they launched a dynamic website packed
with information about Trauma. They felt it was next step in providing Trauma care and
the new way to go in 2009. And to help them spread their important messages to their
diverse audiences Mr. Christopher Higgins of the Montreal Canadiens is once again acting
as their spokesperson. Combining the MCH trauma programs' and trauma expertise, injury
prevention and community outreach, this bilingual site
(www.thechildren.com/trauma ou www.hopitalpourenfants.com/trauma)
is sure to make a positive impact.
The dynamic, easy-to-navigate site makes for a leisurely
and pleasant stroll through this virtual world. Read on to lean more about the story behind it,
the sections that make it whole and a few glimpses into what you can learn, such as hockey and
team sports safety. Go forth and remember:
Knowledge is power
-Sir Francis Bacon, 1605
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The MCH launches its new Trauma website
Trauma continues to be a leading cause of death and disability in children and teens.
Today, we see over 15,000 cases a year in the Montreal Children's Hospital (MCH)
Emergency Department. MCH Trauma hopes that by launching their new website it will
give the hospital an edge on diffusing information in many aspects of trauma care,
injury prevention and education. They also hope it will continue to foster important
collaborations with community and regional partners. In trauma the best from of
treatment is
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prevention. Read more
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New Trauma website will lead to better care
By being a readily available resource, the Trauma website enhances the clinical care
and the patient and parental education that is begun during the hospital visit. The website
is also an invaluable resource for all who are involved in sport and health care professionals
who are seeking to prevent injury. Read more
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- Dr. Harley Eisman, Medical Director of Pediatric Medical Emergency, MCH
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A word from Christopher Higgins
"I am very proud to be associated with the Trauma Programs of the Montreal Children's
Hospital and to be part of the launch of this important website," says Christopher Higgins.
"I recently hurt my shoulder playing hockey, and I know being hurt is no fun. That is why
this site is so valuable. It provides parents and teens with some straightforward, easy
to understand information on how to have fun by staying active, but also by staying safe."
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- Christopher Higgins, Montreal Canadiens, spokesperson for Trauma website
The "brawn" behind the Trauma website
To ensure the MCH Trauma Programs are reaching a broad array of people, the MCH Trauma decided
to make specific audience-targeted sections within the new website. These include:
Treating Injuries: Designed to provide general information about different
types of trauma and the initial management until medical help can be obtained.
This section gives parents some practical advice, but is not intended to be a substitute
for proper medical care. Read more
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Outdoor winter activities– Be active, be informed, play safe!
Ice skating, skiing, snowboarding and tobogganing are fun activities for a nice winter day. However, parents and
children need to be aware of possible dangers associated with these winter activities. Read more so you are prepared.
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The best way to be part of organized team sports
Playing on an organized team such as ball hockey, basketball, gymnastics, or soccer is a
way for children and teens to improve their physical well being, social skills and self-esteem,
all while having fun. It also teaches them to work as a team to achieve common goals. Children
and teens will learn values like respect for the sport, teammates, the opponents and the officials.
But they should also learn how to play safe. Learn more.
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Kudos and thanks to a the program members of MCH Trauma
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I would like to acknowledge everyone involved in this exciting initiative. Special acknowledgement goes to
Lisa Grilli and Carlo Galli, the Trauma Coordinators who oversaw this project. And many thanks to the
many members of the trauma program for their expertise and many contributions. Also thanks goes to the
MCH Foundation for their support, to Passeportsanté.net's new project naitregrandir.net on the
infant/toddler virtual house, and to Christopher Higgins of The Montreal Canadiens for his help
with the teen section and for acting as spokesperson for the Trauma Programs. Last but not least,
thanks to the MUHC Gust for Life
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Fundraiser, 2007,
for their contribution and support. This was
a great team effort. Thanks again for your collaboration and ongoing dedication in excellence for trauma care.
- Debbie Friedman, MCH Director MCH Trauma
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World-Class Research: An Important Part of The Montreal Children's Hospital
Research at the Montreal Children's Hospital (MCH) the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC)
is at the forefront of scientific knowledge, innovation and technology. Leading-edge researchers,
pioneering work and the advancement of medical wisdom have made the MCH an important and dynamic
key player on the international stage.
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Consumer Product Recalls: Safety 1st SmartLight Stair Gate
This recall involves the Safety 1st SmartLight Stair Gate, manufactured before December 31, 2007.
The affected model number is #42111 and the UPC number is 0 52181 42111 2. The product is a white metal
gate with a grey handle and a motion sensor nightlight.
The model number is located on a sticker on the underside of the handle panel. The manufacture date can be found on the gate's
panel below the handle as a date wheel imprinted in the plastic and on a sticker inside the battery door.
Gates manufactured in 2008 are not affected by this recall.
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