Shriners Hospitals for Children Canada
1003 Boulevard Décarie H4A 0A9 Montreal, QC, Canada

Chris Nilan and his girlfriend Jamie came for their annual Christmas visit, and donated gifts to our patients. #ThankYou ! https://www.facebook.com/Chris-Nilan-148008791953445

The entire team at Shriners Hospital for Children - Canada wishes you a wonderful holiday season. See you in 2021 :)

When the hospital opened its doors in 1925, many patients stayed at the hospital for several months at a time. This was particularly difficult during the Holidays. To bring them some holiday cheer, Shriners and volunteers would visit them and entertain the patients as well as offer gifts and treats. This tradition continues to this day! Even though the vast majority of our patients stay only for a short while, some visit just prior to the Holiday season. Ladies, Shriners and generous benefactors still come bearing gifts of toys, candy, and other items to many smiling faces. This year, even though social distancing measures have been put in place, their generosity will still be present thanks to the help of Santa’s elves!

Because of you, Ackimler CAN be independent! Today, Ackimler can do his daily tasks all on his own thanks to the treatment he received at Shriners Hospitals for Children Canada. Continue to change the lives of our patients by donating today at https://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org//because-of-y

Due to the outpour of generosity towards our Because of you, I CAN campaign, over 500 Fezzy Bear ornaments have been sent to our exceptional donors across North America! We would love to see our Shriners Family’s Christmas trees or where you have showcased your Fezzy Bear Ornament in your home! Tag us on Facebook or on Instagram at @SHCCANADA and we will share your festive photos!

One of our best surgeons, Dr. Thierry Pauyo, has just successfully completed a meniscus (knee) transplant to allow Emily regain some quality of life. The surgery will help Emily practice the sports she loves.(Feature in French)

A special message from Eugene Lewis, wide receiver from the Alouettes de Montréal, supporting our holiday campaign Because of you, I CAN. We are thankful for Geno’s continued support towards our hospital and our patients. https://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org//because-of-y

Every year before the holidays, the Canadiens de Montréal pay a very special visit to our patients. It is a day we look forward to all year, and one that creates memories our patients will cherish for a lifetime. While they could not be with us here at the Hospital this year, they made sure to send us a beautiful message in lieu. Check it out below! #GOHABSGO

Because of you, our staff CAN provide the best care possible to our incredible patients! Visit https://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org//because-of-y

Emma received an early birthday gift today, thanks to YOU our generous donors! Because of YOU, we have surpassed our fundraising goal of $200,000! We would like to thank you for your outpour of generosity throughout this campaign. Please know that it is not too late to donate and spread some extra holiday cheer to our exceptional patients! https://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org//because-of-y

We want to wish Emma a very happy birthday!! To make her birthday extra special, Emma’s Grandfather will be adding $15 to any donation over $35 to the next 100 donors! Let’s reach for the stars and wish Emma a very special birthday by giving the gift of exceptional care! https://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org//because-of-y

Today, we received a big Christmas gift donation 100 toys from Pharmascience! This is their first time donating to our hospital and we are grateful for their generosity that will brighten up the days of our young patients. #thankyou! #happyholidays

World children's Day is celebrated on 20 November each year to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children's welfare. November 20th is an important date as it is the date in 1959 when the United Nations adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child. #WorldChildrensDay was first established in 1954 as Universal Children's Around the world, children are showing us their strength and leadership advocating for a more sust...ainable world for all. Let’s build on advances and re-commit to putting children first. For every child, every right. #UN Secretary-General António Guterres Mothers and fathers, teachers, nurses and doctors, government leaders, civil society, and community elders as well as young people and children themselves, can play an important part in making World Children's Day relevant for their societies, communities and nations. https://www.un.org/en/observances/world-childrens-day https://www.unicef.org/world-childrens-day

Along with Air Canada, we are celebrating Chantal! Chantal is a heroine of our community. Responsible for the prevention of infections, she did not hesitate for a single second to give all her energy and to work long hours during the pandemic. Result: our hospital remains a safe place for everyone. A place free of #COVID19. #Thank you Chantal! #Thank you Air Canada

Are you a parent, grandparent or someone close to a child with cerebral palsy and would like to know more about the subject? Log in and participate in the second edition of the "Cerebral Palsy, Let's Talk about it! "This year, this event will be held in a virtual format. Professionals are also welcome. When? Saturday, December 5, 2020 Schedule? From 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM How to register? https://www.fourwav.es/view/2264/customtab2179/... Free event organized jointly by the CHU Sainte-Justine, its Marie Enfant Rehabilitation Centre, the Hôpital de Montréal pour enfants - Montréal Children's Hospital and the Shriners Hospitals for Children - Canada, with the support of the Mirella & Lino Saputo Foundation. #MUSCO

Meet Aurélie! Because of YOU, Aurélie CAN run Spartan Races! To watch more inspiring stories and to be a part of the reason our patients CAN, visit https://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org//because-of-y

Many of our families and patients hope that advances in research will lead to new treatments that can improve or cure certain medical conditions and rare diseases. It is a long process, which can span several generations. Here at the hospital, we are very proactive in research. This year, from November 18 to 20, Dr. Frank Rauch, M.D., Clinical Researcher, is chairing the International Conference on Children’s Bone Health (ICCBH) scientific meeting on OI and related diseases. ...The objective is to talk about new research on the investigative, diagnostic and therapeutic management of patients struggling with conditions related to bone fragility. This virtual conference is organized in association with European Calcified Tissue Society - ECTS, Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation and Osteogenesis Imperfecta Federation Europe. For full details, see https://iccbhonline2020.org/ #iccbhonline See more

This special message is brought to you by one of our exceptional hospital ambassadors and an incredible hockey player! We are proud to announce that Brendan Gallagher of the Canadiens de Montréal is supporting our holiday campaign ``Because of you, I CAN``. Join Brendan and be the reason our inspiring patients CAN! https://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org//because-of-y

Because of you, Garron CAN say goodbye to uncomfortable back braces! Garron is a remarkable 7 years old and from Saskatchewan who flew to Shriners Hospitals for Children Canada to receive life-changing surgeries. It is thanks to YOU that we are able to provide innovative treatment to patients from across Canada and around the world, which allow our patients to be their best selves! Help us continue to change lives by donating today by visiting https://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org//because-of-y

Don’t forget to make your miles count during Point Matching Week! Until December 13, 2020, Aeroplan will match all points donated to the Air Canada Foundation, up to 500,000 Aeroplan Points. These points help us provide children like Jake with the medical care they need away from home through the Hospital Transportation Program. Jake has travelled to Montreal this month with Air Canada to receive treatment at Shriners Hospitals for Children Canada. He has since undergone on...e leg lengthening procedure, and will have another next month. He will be flying back to us next year for another limb-lengthening procedure on his arms. Donate your extra points today and please share this post and include #PointsMatchingWeek to give our hospital an opportunity to win an additional gift! https://donatepoints.aircanada.com #AirCanadaFoundation #MadeForThis See more

Because of you, Arthur CAN play baseball! It is not too late to double your impact on patients like Arthur and help them be a kid again! Donate today by visiting https://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org//because-of-y

The annual Aeroplan points matching week supporting the Air Canada Foundation Hospital Transportation Program returns this year from December 7 to December 13. Through this campaign, Aeroplan Members can give the gift of health care by connecting children to the medical care they need away from home. During this time, Aeroplan Members will also double the impact of their contribution with all points donated to be matched by Aeroplan, up to 500,000 points. Donate your extra miles today! A little goes a long way! To donate, go to https://donatepoints.aircanada.com/charity/5. Please share this message with as many friends as possible so that more children like Jake can fly to our hospital for care. Please remember to tag your shares! #AirCanadaFoundation #MadeForThis #PointsMatchingWeek

We are proud to launch, simultaneously in Quebec and in Italy, the French adaptation of "Rinascerò, rinascerai", composed by Roby Facchinetti and written by Stefano D'Orazio, who sadly passed away from COVID-19. Singer Daniela Fiorentino, www.facebook.com/danielafiorentinosingerandactress, Italian from Naples and a Montrealer by adoption, has adapted the song into French for Quebec audiences, "Je renaîtrai, tu renaîtras". In March 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic brought the whole... world to their knees. Especially Italy. Roby and Stefano have graciously decided to donate all proceeds from the diffusion of "Rinascerò, rinascerai" to the Giovanni XXIII Hospital in Bergamo, a city severely hit by the pandemic. On this side of the world, all the profits from the diffusion of the French adaptation will go to Shriners Hospitals for Children - Canada. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=R2o6UVb5tZo Composed in tears but brought to life with strength and resilience during quarantine, "Rinascerò, rinascerai" received over 15 million views in just a few days. Around the world, artists are translating the song into their own languages for the benefit of foundations in their respective countries. Here is "Je renaîtrai, tu renaîtras", with arrangements by composer Enzo Campagnoli. Artistic director, Alessandro Mercurio, directed the video. This song demonstrates a musical act of solidarity between Italy and Canada. A simple way to do some good in spite of COVID. To make a donation, click on https://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/m/ways-to-give #JerenaîtraiTurenaîtras #COVID19

Because of you, they can! Emma shares her story on CTV www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/Becauseofyouican

#ThankYou Chantal for helping us keep our patients and families safe and secure during #covid19

This Thank You Thursday we would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to our generous donors. You are the reason our patients CAN pursue their dreams. #givingtuesday #thankyouthursday

We would like to pay tribute to Anthony Robin Poole, PhD, DSc., CM, who has just been appointed to the Order of Canada. In 1977 Robin Poole moved from the University of Cambridge, England to establish and become director of the Joint Diseases Laboratory in our hospital. Appointed Professor in the Departments of Surgery and Microbiology/Immunology of McGill University, he researched the molecular basis of skeletal development and joint damage in arthritis. His research led to the identification of new therapeutic targets and the development and commercialization of blood and urine biomarkers of skeletal growth and disease onset and activity in arthritis. #Congratulations! https://www.standard-freeholder.com//order-of-canada-for-p

We are proud that this talented researcher is part of our team. #Congratulations!

Because of you, Bradley CAN play hockey again! After receiving several misdiagnoses, Bradley came to Shriners Hospitals for Children Canada where he received a hip surgery that would allow him to return to his favourite sport - hockey! With his love for the sport along with the encouragement from his surgeon, Dr. Pauyo, and his physiotherapist, Elizabeth, Bradley was back to playing hockey way before he was expected to. It is not too late to double your impact on patients... like Bradley and help them be a kid again! Donate today by visiting https://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org//because-of-y #BecauseOfYouICan

On December 3rd, Dr. Frank Rauch, Clinician Scientist and Director of our #OI program, will present "Diagnosing and Treating Osteogenesis Imperfecta " at 02:00 pm EST. Dr. Rauch will discuss the main clinical and genetic types of osteogenesis imperfecta, the use of genetic testing in OI, and define current medical treatment approaches. Register online at www.hgfound.org/events Human Growth Foundation #OI #BoneDisorders #Patients #RareDiseases

Because of you, a past patient of ours, Ludwin, can teach his daughter Sabrina to reach for the stars!! Donate today and double your impact this Giving Tuesday! Help us reach our goal of raising $200,000! #GivingTuesday #BecauseOfYouICan https://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org//because-of-y

We are very excited to share with you that as of tomorrow - Giving Tuesday - a very generous anonymous donor has graciously agreed to match every dollar donated up to a maximum of $50,000! You now have the opportunity to double your impact on the lives of these inspirational patients and motivate them even more to continue to reach for their goals. #GivingTuesday #BecauseOfYouICan

This holiday season, bring the Shriners magic home! For a suggested donation of $50 or more receive your one of a kind Fezzy Bear ornament. https://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org//because-of-y

Meet our patient Amélie from New Brunswick! Because of you, Amélie CAN write! Did you know? Children from across Canada, the U.S. and around the world have benefited from the Canada Shriners Hospital’s groundbreaking research and innovative treatments both in Montreal and in their own communities. YOU allow that to happen with your generous donations. Help us continue to provide life changing surgeries to children from around the world by donating today by visiting https://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org//because-of-y

Meet Tryston! Because of you, Tryston CAN play basketball! Tryston is using his story to inspire others; despite the obstacles you may face, you CAN achieve your goals if you work hard and believe in yourself. We are proud to be a part of Tryston’s story! To be the reason patients like Tryston CAN, please donate today by visiting https://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org//because-of-y

Meet Emma! Because of YOU, Emma CAN ride a bike! This holiday season, give the gift of exceptional care and be the reason our patients CAN! Donate by visiting https://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org//because-of-y! For a suggested donation of $50 or more, you will receive a one of a kind Fezzy Bear ornament.

Confidentiality Campaign 2020 November 15 to 21 The protection of the personal information of our patients is a top priority at Shriners Hospitals for Children Canada. This week we invite you to follow along on our Facebook and Instagram to learn more about the importance of confidentiality of medical records and personal information. We will be putting your knowledge to the test! instagram.com/SHCCanada

We are excited to launch our holiday campaign ``Because of you, I CAN`` on Monday, November 16! Stay tuned to hear our patients' impactful stories and learn how you can be the reason they CAN!

Don Daniel Ocay, a member of Dr. Ferland's Strategies in Pain INtervention and Evaluation (SPINE) Research Group, Clinical Research Coordinator for Dr. Ferland and Dr. Ouellet, and Co-President of the Quebec Network of Junior Pain Investigators (QNJPI) is inviting you to participate in this event. PAINtalks is an evening of short presentations highlighting the latest advances in pain research in a way that everyone can understand. QNJPI - RQECD

Chairman of the Pediatric Clinical Ethics Committee of our hospital, Franco Carnevale, is the recipient of the 2020 Insignia of Merit, the highest distinction of the Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers du Québec | OIIQ. This award pays tribute to a nurse whose career has made an exceptional contribution to the advancement of nursing, and Franco Carnevale's impressive career has had a great impact on the nursing community. Whether as a nurse, pediatric clinical ethicist, nursing professor, researcher, lecturer or mentor, in Canada, Brazil or Italy, he has contributed to the advancement of nursing, particularly in the care of children and their families. For more information : https://www.newswire.ca//franco-carnevale-recoit-l-insigne (In French only)

It is Radiologic Technology Week and on this occasion, we want to pay tribute to our radiology employees #Essential

Witches and wizards have cast a spell on COVID to make sure our patients would be happy on #Halloween. Fun activities took place in the playroom. Thank you to the Starlight Children's Foundation Canada for preparing individual Halloween baskets for all our in-patients. Happy Halloween everyone!

What is PROMIS? A series of health assessments that we are incorporating into our clinical practice as part of our global approach to health care. These assessments will ask patients questions about their health condition and quality of life in order to collect patient-reported outcomes. A testimonial from Theodore and his mother, Diane...

We began our morning in the perfect way yesterday, with a delicious cup of Café Gentile Westmount coffee. Every year our employees look forward to when Café Gentile spoils us by bringing their coffee shop to us! We would like to thank Café Gentile for once again brightening up our morning and for their continued support throughout the years. We Café Gentile!!

On this Global Handwashing Day and in the context of the #COVID-19 pandemic, we are all invited to use this cleaning weapon that will help us fight the spread of the virus. #GlobalHandwashingDay #handhygieneforall https://globalhandwashing.org/global-handwashing-day/

We are very focused on the safety of our patients, families and employees, especially as our country is entering the second wave of the pandemic. Among the many preventive procedures in place, here is how our patients are tested for #COVID-19 prior to their surgery.

On this October 5, World Teachers' Day, we want to pay tribute to our team of teachers who support children in continuing their school program when they are hospitalized. https://en.unesco.org/commemorations/worldteachersday

Since 2014, Emma has been graciously asking her friends and family to make donations to Shriners Hospitals for Children Canada instead of giving her birthday gifts. We are so thankful for Emma’s continued support and dedication to our hospital. We are proud to have Emma as part of the Shriners family. #Happy #Birthday Emma!!

In order to protect the health and safety of our patients and families, Shriners Hospitals for Children - Canada has implemented preventive procedures to minimize the risk of the spread of the Coronavirus. Your health and safety is and always will be our number one priority. Our facility is committed to providing superior quality care by protecting its dedicated staff who, every day, enable us to fulfill our mission. As a result, we are closely monitoring all medical information regarding COVID-19 in addition to government preventive measures, both federal and provincial. Every day, we strive to maintain a healthy and safe establishment.

The month of October is #OccupationalTherapy Month! We would like to recognize all the incredible work our therapists do every day to improve the lives of our patients. Watch this video for a glimpse of what our Occupational Therapists do at our hospital. Follow us on our Instagram page (@shccanada) for weekly quizzes on interesting facts about upper extremities. Happy Occupational Therapy month!

Looking for creators! Air Canada pilots have been coming to the hospital once a month since 2017. This has been a highlight for our patients and for the pilots. In light of CoVID-19 the pilots are unable to continue their monthly visits. Air Canada would like to continue this relationship and the interactions with our patients which they have been missing. We have been offered the incredible opportunity for our patients to create short video clips asking Air Canada employees... questions they may have on anything aviation. These questions can be asked to any of the following employees; pilots, flight attendant, mechanic, ticket agent, cleaner, air traffic controller, security, baggage loader. Below are some example questions you may ask, but feel free to create your own questions as well. 1 What has been your favourite flight? 2 What causes turbulence? 3 How do you prepare the food for everyone on the flight? 4 How long does it take to load an airplane with luggage? 5 What has been the longest flight you have been on? 6 How many languages can you speak? 7 How much gas does an airplane need? Please send your videos to Jillian Barnes [email protected]! Deadline October 10 (with your phone on landscape mode)

Dr. Argerie Tsimicalis, RN, PhD, strikes again with her new paper entitled: " Giving Children With Osteogenesis Imperfecta a Voice: Participatory Approach for the Development of the Interactive Assessment and Communication Tool Sisom OI". To read in the Journal of Medical Internet Research at http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/17947

We welcomed a very special guest this past weekend at Exceptional Cars for Exceptional Kids! It was our very own Canadian Fezzy Bear! Our new mascot made its big debut at our Hospital on Sunday, greeting our guests and having some fun dancing with our patients! Get ready to see a lot more of Fezzy Bear at future events! Fezzy gives great hugs and a hearty high-five!

The Fassier-Duval Rod: A twenty year-long success story! In the year 2000, the clinical application of the Fassier-Duval Rod started during a preliminary study. This original Shriners Hospitals for Children Canada innovation was made possible thanks to the hard work of François Fassier, then Chief of Staff at Shriners Hospitals for Children (SHC) Canada, Dr. Pierre Duval, who is now an Orthopedic Surgeon at Brome-Missisquoi-Perkins Hospital, and Ariel Dujovne, President a...nd CEO of Pega Medical. The surgical correction of long bone deformities in children with brittle bone disease (Osteogenesis Imperfecta) originally consisted of osteotomies (breaking the bones at specific points) and rodding with a rigid metallic implant inserted inside the bone, through the joints. This could sometimes lead to a number of complications resulting in additional surgeries to replace the rods as the child grew. Dr. Fassier and his colleagues came up with a new generation of surgical rods that could avoid those complications. They came up with an extendable surgical rod that could be inserted without having to open joints and could expand smoothly with the child a they grew. This would then reduce scarring, rehabilitation and the overall impact of surgery. The Fassier-Duval Rod is now the standard of care for strengthening the long bones in the legs and arms of children with OI and other bone disorders. It is now being used in more than 56 countries worldwide. This exceptional breakthrough has motivated and inspired a new generation of physicians and healthcare professionals at Shriners to embark on their own path of research and innovation.

This year at Exceptional Cars for Exceptional Kids we had the pleasure of having magnificent #Lamborghinis! Our patients and families loved being able to spectate these exotic cars. An exceptional thank you to Lamborghini Montreal for making our event extra special this year. We can’t wait for next year!

Yesterday we hosted our annual event Exceptional Cars for Exceptional Kids, which was a huge success as we were able to raise a total of $3,410! This event would not be a success without the members of the Club Luigi Ferrari Quebec, who graciously donated their time to ensure an exciting morning for all of our patients and families. We would like to give a big thank you to the Luigi Ferrari Club for your continued support to our patients and Hospital. We look forward to next year!

Exceptional Cars for Exceptional Kids!

Preparing for this morning event Exceptional cars for Exceptional Kids. Come and join us! Starts at 11:00 am. Lot’s of fun ahead...

The Hospital is proud to mark World Patient Safety Day because in our facility, patient safety has always been a priority. This day of September 17 raises public awareness of the safety of healthcare and promotes measures to improve patient safety. The origin of the Day is firmly grounded in the fundamental principle of medicine First, do no harm. The #COVID19 pandemic is presently among the biggest challenges and threats to face the world and health care is living its grea...test crisis in patient safety ever! The pandemic has exerted unprecedented pressure on health systems worldwide. Health systems can only function with health workers, and a knowledgeable, skilled and motivated health workforce is critical for the provision of safe care to patients. To celebrate World Patient Safety Day, the Canadian Patient Safety Institute is proud to premiere Building a Safer System, a documentary showcasing the 17-year impact of the Canadian Patient Safety Institute. For more information, please visit https://www.patientsafetyinstitute.ca///pages/default.aspx #WorldPatientSafetyDay See more

During the month of February, Restaurant Boustan generously donated $1 for every trio that was sold. We are excited to announce that they have raised $20,000 for Shriners Hospitals for Children Canada. We are extremely grateful for their dedication to our Hospital and the betterment of the community.

Here’s a sneak peak of some of the incredible cars you see this Sunday at our Exceptional Cars for Exceptional Kids event! If you and your family wish to attend this event for an entertaining morning including exotic cars, a BBQ and great music from our DJ Yazid, please contact Shannon McGirr at [email protected]. Don’t miss it! Sunday, September 20 between 11:00 am and 12:30 pm at Shriners Hospitals for Children Canada (1003 boul. Décarie, Montreal, QC, H4A 0A9).

Don’t miss it! Exceptional Cars for Exceptional Kids is taking place Sunday, September 20 between 11:00 am 12:30 pm at our Shriners Hospitals for Children Canada (1003 boul. Décarie, Montreal, QC, H4A 0A9). If you admire exotic cars and are interested in attending this event, please contact Shannon McGirr [email protected].

We are so proud of our exceptional past patient Tryston! With a lot of hard work and dedication, he has overcome many obstacles and defeated all odds to achieve his goals. He is now creating awareness for those who are #BourneDifferent while raising funds to give back our Hospital. We are honoured to be a part his remarkable story.

An exceptional thank you to Lucille's Oyster Dive Food Truck for helping us welcome back our employees from the summer holidays! Your delicious food left our employees with full stomachs and big smiles. Thank you for your kind generosity and your continued support to our Hospital.

PROMIS is a series of health assessments developed by the National Institutes of Health that we are incorporating into our clinical practice as part of our global approach to health care. These assessments will ask patients questions about their health condition and quality of life in order to collect patient-reported outcomes. On average, it takes patients 5 to 10 minutes to complete and will be collected before seeing the doctor. This information will help the care team in... developing a truly patient-centered care plan. PROMIS enhances communication between clinicians and patients, promotes self-management, and evaluates the effectiveness of treatments by quantifying patients’ perception of their physical, mental and social well being. This tool is an added support to the SHC- Canada’s mission of delivering services that are as unique as each of our patients. See more