Trauma in the media
January 16: Montreal Gazette: How to stay safe on toboggan hills
January 17: CBC Radio: Going tobogganing? ER physicians recommend wearing a helmet
January 17: CTV news: Stick to designated sledding sites to help kids avoid a trip to the ER, says Montreal trauma prevention expert
January 18: Global news: TV interview on sledding injuries
January 25: Westmount Independent: Tobogganing sends 50+ to Children's ER this season
April 17: Global News: Safety advocates, physicians worry about rising number of kids hurt in ATV crashes
April 17: CTV News: Safety advocates, physicians worry about rising number of kids hurt in ATV crashes
June 14: Montreal Gazette: Montreal Children's Hospital Trauma Centre urges caution on water safety
June 15: Global News: Water safety experts in Quebec ‘very concerned’ as summer looms
July 5: CJAD radio: How can we avoid summer injuries?
July 5 CBC radio: National Injury Prevention Day
August 24: CBC News More kids hospitalized for cannabis poisonings after edibles legalized, study finds
June 12: Montreal Gazette: New pool law will help avert drownings; Letters to the editor
January 15: Global News: Quebec doctors seeing ‘unprecedented’ sledding injuries; cities reconfiguring hills for safety
January 13: Suburban: Slippery Slope
January 8: CJAD:Why are sledding accidents on the rise this winter?
January 8: CJAD: Montreal hospitals reporting record numbers of sledding accidents involving children
January 8: Global News: Montreal doctors warn sledding can be dangerous as injuries spike
January 8: CTV News: Montreal hospitals reporting record numbers of sledding accidents involving children
January 8: Montreal Gazette: Montreal Children's Hospital warns of increase in sledding accidents
January: Montreal Families: Record number of tobogganing injuries
October 24: CBC: Hand sanitizer can be harmful to children, but experts say benefits outweigh risks in COVID-19 fight
July 27: The Gazette: Rise in drownings in Quebec blamed in part on pandemic
July 13: CJAD: THE TRAUMA CENTRE OF THE MONTREAL CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL IS WARNING ABOUT THE DANGERS OF SUMMER
July 10: Montreal Gazette: How to reduce the risk of drowning in backyard pools
July 10: Global News: Montreal Children’s Hospital stresses water safety after 2 children drown in backyard pools
May 26: CJAD: Summer safety during a heat wave.
May 22: Global News: Montreal Children’s Hospital worried about possible rise in injuries, drownings with kids stuck at home
- September 5: Global news: The opposition at Montreal city hall wants to make cycling safer for children
- September 5: CTV News: Ensemble Montreal wants helmets on all cyclists the law
- September 5: Montreal Gazette: Perez pushes for Montreal bylaw requiring young cyclists to wear helmets
- July 19: CJAD: Summer safety tips
- June 27: CTV News: Baby among hospitalized for cannabis-related sickness since legalization: study
- May 16: Montreal Gazette: Cannabis-laced edibles afre leading to a spike in Child ER visits
- May 16: CTV news: Edible Emergencies: Spike in Cannabis intoxication among young children
- May 16: CBC: Keep cannabis away from kids, Montreal Hospital urges after increase in intoxication cases
- May 16: Global News: Children are eating cannabis and it's dangerous, says Montreal Children's Hospital
- April 18: Montreal Gazette: Grade 10 and 11 students educate peers about heightened driving risks
Media Interviews
- December 21: Breakfast Television: Rise in cases of kids consuming pot edibles
- December 20: CJAD: Montreal Children's Hospital advising extra caution about marijuana edibles and kids
- July 18: The Globe and Mail: Why don't people get it? Leaving chilren and pets in hot cars can be lethal?
- July 4: CTV: Children's Hospital new concussion kit focuses on getting kids back to class
- June 22: Breakfast TV: Water safety tips for the summer
- June 21: Montreal Gazette: Most drownings happen in the summer: Here's how to prevent them
- May 25: CJAD: Young children left in hot cars, here's how you can prevent tragedy.
- May 18: Global News: Summer Barbecue Safety
- May 16: CJAD Barbecue Safety Tips
- January 3: CTV News: Tips for parents after 'severe' cases of frostbite
- January 3: Global News: Montreal Hospital warn parents to be vigilant of frostbite
Media interviews
- November 24 Global News: "Safety First around new toys"
- November 24, CJAD Toy Safety
- July 8, CTV news: summer safety tips
- July 7, CJAD Summer Safety Tips
- June 19th Montreal Gazette "One Child is too many": Three young boys drown in separate Quebec incidents
- June 2017 Drowning Alert, Montreal Children's Hospital
- May 30th Global News: Violent crash simulation warns kids to drive safely
- March 16th CJAD Children`s Hospital reports cases of Carbon Monoxide poisoning in children since snow storm
Media interviews
- December 21st Le Devoir Faire de l'exercice favoriserait la guérison de commotions
- September 5th Lapress, Le trampoline, un «sport dangereux»
- August 31st CBC News, Canadian surgeons urge people to throw out bristle BBQ brushes.
- August 29th CBC News, BBQ brush bristles can lodge in throat warns ER doctor
- August 26th Le Devoir, Trampoline intérieur Plus de 170 blessés en moins de deux ans Un rapport du ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux souligne que le risque se compare à celui du ski alpin
- July 20th TVA nouvelles, Explosions des commotions cérébrales
- July 20th Le Journal de Montréal Les parents concultent davantage pour les commotions cérébrales
- February 25th Montreal Gazette: Concussion effects believed to be cumulative and lasting
- Blue Jays kick-off weekend with visit to the Montreal Children's Hospital
Media Interviews
June 6 2013: On the right path Nunavik-Interview with Debbie Friedman
June 6, 2013: Turbans a safety risk? Nonsense.
Sept 17, 2013: Playground equipment involved in rising number of injuries
November 7, 2013: CTV Special Report: Fatal Distraction. Interview with Debbie Friedman
Press releases
Press Releases
June 20, 2012: Calling for a law making bicycle helmets mandatory for children under the age of 18
Media Interviews
January 19, 2012: Teen trauma most serious
June 14, 2012: On Your Side: Grad season deadly for young drinkers
July 14, 2012: Quebec health officials urge pool gates after spate of toddler drownings
November 16, 2012: Hard-hitting sport balances glory and injury
Opinion
July 6, 2012: A fence around every swimming pool would help prevent deaths
Press Releases
March 16, 2011: Controversial ad quickly withdrawn: MCH is pleased by company’s quick action
March 16, 2011: Parents Should Never Place a Fussy Baby on a Clothes Dryer
March 28, 2011: Concussions are not a game
June 21, 2011: Trauma experts urge parents to use precaution around windows
July 8, 2011: Child car seat clinic in Montreal
July 8, 2011: Tips and Tricks to avoid injury this summer
July 18, 2011: Having a Backyard pool is a big responsibility
Opinions
June 27, 2011: Keep children away from open windows
August 16, 2011: Montreal Gazette opinion article: It’s time for mandatory bike helmets
Media interviews
January 13, 2011: Concussions: Crosby case helps sensitize the public, says Dr. Marie-Ève Bouchard
June 9, 2011: Montreal police hold child car seat safety clinic
June 20, 2011: Boy, 4, drowns in Pierrefonds
Newsletters
Media Interview
May 26, 2010: It may be kids' play, but keep it safe
June 14, 2010: One teen killed another injured following two ATV accidents
September 21, 2010: Young hockey player on road to recovery
November 1, 2010: Doctors believe concussions in sports is an epidemic
Press Releases
May 5, 2010: Graduation is a time to celebrate—not a time to mourn
July 26, 2010: Recent bathtub drowning a reminder to parents to remain vigilent
Opinions
December 7, 2010: A missed opportunity to save lives on the road
Newsletters
June 2010: MCH Trauma outreach activities and community partnerships
Press Releases
August 10, 2009: Media alert - Having a backyard pool is a big responsibility
Newsletters
December 10, 2009: A 20 year journey in Trauma Care
February 2009: MCH Trauma launches its new website
June 2009: MCH Trauma website wins Quebec Public Relations Society Award of Excellence
Fall 2009: Organized team sports
Opinions
Media Interviews
June 3, 2008: Bunk bed injuries common but preventable
April 7, 2008: Bunk bed death a warning to parents
April 7, 2008: Girl, 6, hanged after clothes caught in bunk bed
December 26, 2008: To avoid a holiday curse: safety first
Newsletters
Winter 2008: The new trauma website
Spring 2008: The KiT: New in Trauma
Press Releases
June 27, 2007: Another Child Nearly Loses Eye During Paintball Party
July 6, 2007: Screens are good at keeping insects out, but not at keeping kids in!
Opinion
March 12, 2007: Safety is not child’s play
Media Interview
June 28, 2007: Paintball warning: Game not for children, Trauma Program chief
September 14, 2007 ATVs take toll on Nunavik youth
December 3 2007: Lack of respect among NHL players sends wrong message to children: Higgins
Newsletters
Winter 2007: Activity, fun and safety: finding a balance
Spring 2007: Sports and Recreational Activities: injury prevention is key
Fall 2007: Back to school, back to sports and of course Halloween! What a blast!
Newsletters
Media Interviews
September 12, 1996: Safety priorities change as children grow older
Newsletter