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Where kids come first, The MCH newsletter |
April 2009 Vol. 3 - No. 4 |
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Goodbye Winter, hello Spring! With tulips pushing their way up from their snowy slumbers, green
dominating most landscapes, and people trading their down jackets for nylon shells, it's no wonder
we are a happy lot. April is simply joyous. So why let anything get you down?!
In this issue we tackle the old staples of childhood miseries: the terrible twos, bedwetting and
teenage acne. As a parent there is probably a good chance you will have to endure at least one
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of these. So instead of sighing that heavy sigh only a parent can sigh, read on and arm yourself
with some valuable information to help get you through.
April 19 to 25 is National Volunteer Week, so we also take the time to pay tribute to our wonderful
volunteers at the Montreal Children's Hospital. Over 400 grace our halls, adding a little "April" to every
month of the year.
And why not roll up your sleeve this Spring for something other than gardening or tanning! We are talking
about donating your blood. It's a worthy cause that will cost you nothing but your time and is there
anything more "joyous" than knowing that with this simple act of kindness you have the power to save a life...
Happy Spring!
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In the lives of volunteers anything can happen–even miracles
She is petite. She is beautiful. She is an angel in the eyes of many. She is a volunteer who is helping make
a difference. Elizabeth Macdonnell is just one of approximately 420 volunteers who generously devote their
time at the Montreal Children's Hospital. Over the last year they selflessly gave 22,324 hours. Read on to
see why these people are real heroes...
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Some reasons our volunteers volunteer...
Introducing some of the many MCH volunteers and their stories.
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Getting through the terrible twos
You have to take your child to daycare and then get to work--and you're late. Your two-year-old
suddenly decides she doesn't want to go. The more you try to put her into her car seat, the more
she fights and screams. In a few moments she's crying and you're frustrated. These tantrums, as well
as other unwanted behaviours, seem to be happening a lot lately. Uh-oh: has she hit the "terrible twos"?
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Tips to help with bed-wetting
Bed-wetting is a common event for young children. It is normal for a child up to six years of age to wet
the bed once in a while. As children get older, they can control night urination better. That's because
their bladders are larger and more developed. Here's what you can do to help your child stay dry all night.
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What is teen acne?
Acne begins inside the hair follicles under the surface of your skin. Oil glands that open into the hair
follicles release too much
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oil (sebum), often due to hormonal changes. Sebum and skin cells then clog the
pores (tiny openings on your skin). Bacteria can then get trapped in the follicles, leading to swelling
and acne blemishes.
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Controlling teen acne
Your acne treatment will work best if you follow your treatment plan.
Acne often takes months to improve, so you will need to be patient. Ask your doctor when you
can expect your skin to look
better. If your skin does not improve by your goal date, call your doctor. He or she may want to
try some other type of treatment.
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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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Dr. Jean-Martin Laberge: All in a life's work....
"I love life," says Dr. Jean-Martin Laberge. "I am a very optimistic person. And I think that if you treat
others the way you would like to be treated then you are one step ahead." With this positive attitude and a
desire to serve, Dr. Laberge has paved a path for himself that has included many accomplishments, accolades
and personal satisfaction. Read his story.
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Dr. Micheline Ste-Marie receives CMA honourary membership
Congratulations to Dr. Micheline Ste-Marie, MCH Associate Director of Professional Services, who recently
became an honourary member of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA).
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Teen with leukemia helps promote annual MCH blood drive
May 6 at the Pepsi Forum: Roll up your sleeves and give blood.
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Live Healthy, Live Happy
Live Healthy, Live Happy is a one day health fare that aims to promote healthy living for kids.
When? May 9, 2009 from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Where? McGill University, at the McIntyre Medical Building
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Tune in to the Caring for Kids Radiothon
On Thursday, April 30, the talented and dedicated broadcasters from Astral Media Radio's CHOM 97.7, CJAD
800 and Virgin Radio 96 will host our annual Caring for Kids Radiothon to raise funds for the MCH. Dozens
of young patients and their families will share remarkable stories of how their lives have been changed
by The Children's.
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Plastic surgery at The Montreal Children's Hospital more than just nose jobs
Many people think that plastic surgery is something only celebrities and "would-be" celebrities are doing.
But that's definitely not the whole story. The members of the Montreal Children's Hospital (MCH) new
Craniofacial Surgery Program also perform plastic surgery but they use their skills and expertise to
help children who have severely deformed faces and skulls.
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