Public education
April 26, 2024
Nova Scotia prioritizes optimal diabetes management at school
Topic(s): Advocacy, Public education, Spotlight
Parents of children with type 1 diabetes in Nova Scotia now have more choice about their child’s insulin regimen thanks to a provincial policy that expands the care students can receive at school. The policy—fully implemented for the start of the… Read more
June 20, 2023
Sensory water beads: What parents and caregivers should know
Topic(s): Public education
Water beads are small, colourful absorbent beads that can be used for various purposes, such as home decoration, plant hydration, and sensory play for kids. However, these seemingly harmless beads can pose a significant danger if ingested.Water beads… Read more
December 14, 2021
Addressing gaps in health resources through social media
Topic(s): Public education, Spotlight
December 8, 2021
Button batteries: A hidden danger
Topic(s): Public education
“DON’T FORGET THE BATTERIES!” This adage often refers to holiday gift preparation, but it is relevant all year round. As paediatricians, emergency physicians, and parents ourselves, we want to draw your attention to a threat that… Read more
April 14, 2021
Let’s talk about vaping
Topic(s): Position statements / practice points, Public education
It’s 5:30 p.m. I’m an hour behind schedule in clinic. Noah (not his real name), a 16-year-old transgender boy with gender dysphoria, chronic suicidal ideation, and a severe nicotine use disorder is my last patient of the day. “Noah,… Read more
April 14, 2021
Severe vaping-related illnesses and injuries: Why reporting matters
Topic(s): Position statements / practice points, Public education
Initially presented by the industry as a smoking cessation tool for adults, e-cigarettes (or vapes) have become increasingly popular among adolescents, the majority of whom did not previously smoke cigarettes. In 2019, according to Health Canada… Read more
August 17, 2020
Type 1 diabetes and COVID-19: Going back to school
Topic(s): COVID-19, Public education
As Canadians take steps to keep themselves safe from coronavirus and COVID-19, parents of children with type 1 diabetes have many questions. Read more
May 25, 2020
#CaringForKidsDuringCovid: Videos offer reassurance and guidance for parents
Topic(s): COVID-19, Public education
Pandemic-driven disruptions to daily life are pushing many families to the brink. Paediatricians and child psychiatrists are concerned about the how unrelenting stress—with no end in sight—is affecting parents and children. In a series of… Read more
April 15, 2020
Can we continue to recommend early allergenic food introduction during a pandemic?
Topic(s): COVID-19, Professional education, Public education
Dr. Elissa Abrams and Dr. Edmond Chan provide more information on this common question. Read more
April 3, 2020
Tips and tricks to help adolescents cope during the COVID-19 pandemic
Topic(s): Public education, COVID-19
The adolescent medicine team of CHU Ste-Justine in Montreal has developed advice for youth and parents to help them get through this time. Read more
Last updated: Aug 9, 2017