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The Côte Saint-Luc Podcast#457 An Afternoon with Marc Garneau. Moderated by Tarah Schwartz#457 An Afternoon with Marc Garneau. Moderated by Tarah Schwartz by City of Côte Saint-Luc
2025-01-301h 12
The MUHC Foundation's Health MattersStories of hope and healing, the best of our three yearsWhile Health Matters is coming to an end on CJAD 800 by next week, Tarah Schwartz shares some of the most memorable moments from the last three years on Health Matters. In this episode, Suzanne Legge Orr introduces her journey as a co-chair of the Dream Big campaign at the MUHC Foundation and the significance of giving back. Mark Goren speaks about his father’s battle with pancreatic cancer and how this experience inspired his family to fundraise for the MUHC Foundation to help other families have positive outcomes. Dr. Genevieve Chaput discusses the common misconceptions and evolving landscape of pa...
2023-06-1839 min
The MUHC Foundation's Health MattersUnleashing the power of genetic tests and personalized medicineThis week on Health Matters, Tarah Schwartz speaks with Dr. Andrea Gomez about how personalized medicine is changing health care and how philanthropy helps push the boundaries throughout this process. Claudia Brown introduces what pelvic floor physiotherapy is and how people in Quebec can have access to physiotherapy. Lucie Guillemette shares her remarkable experience as a co-chair for Le Bal Rouge and a member of the MUHC Foundation Board of Directors. And, Dr. Anthoula Lazaris discusses the challenges faced in the battle against metastatic breast cancer and how women can self-examine to stay on top of their own bodies.
2023-06-1138 min
The MUHC Foundation's Health MattersUniting specialists to fight a rare and deadly cancerThis week on Health Matters, Tarah Schwartz speaks with Professor Sara Mahshid about nanotechnology and how it can help in health care. Dr. Jonathan Meakins describes the Art and Heritage Centre at the MUHC and how a donation from RBC will help it bring more art into the hospital. Dr. Basil Petrof discusses how the funds raised at Le Bal Rouge will help push the boundaries of respiratory research and care. And, Dr. Ramy Saleh shares how SaRC-Q and uniting specialists from across Quebec will offer sarcoma patients the best possible care. Cette semaine à Questions de santé, Tar...
2023-06-0437 min
The MUHC Foundation's Health MattersBringing awareness lesser-known illnesses and ailmentsThis week on Health Matters, Tarah Schwartz speaks with Daniel Johnson from the Sir Wilfrid Laurier school board about Raise Craze and the impact of Pink in the City. Physiotherapist Lesley Singer debunks some common misconceptions about physiotherapy and how it can help with more than injury recovery. Dr. Wassim Kassouf details what you need to know about bladder cancer, the fifth most common cancer impacting Canadians. And Susan Avon describes the Doggone Foundation mission to support artistic, medical and educational projects. Cette semaine à Questions de santé, Tarah Schwartz discute du défi têtes rasées Raise...
2023-05-2839 min
The MUHC Foundation's Health MattersThe roadmap to curing cancerThis week on Health Matters, Tarah Schwartz and Dr. Marc Rodgers discuss why it is significant to support physician-scientists with the Rising Star Program. Michael Mazza discusses a network of Canadian hospitals coming together with one goal in mind: to cure cancer. This year’s honouree of Le Bal Rouge, Dr. Kevin Schwartzman shares what makes the Montreal Chest Institute special. And are you at risk of hypertension? Dr. Stella Daskalopoulou shares what you need to know to prevent hypertension. Cette semaine à Questions de santé, Tarah Schwartz discute avec le Dr Marc Rodgers de l’importance d’appuyer l...
2023-05-2139 min
Reflective Parenting by Curious NeuronTarah Schwartz: A long road to motherhood (miscarriage, IVF and Adoption)Send us a textIn today’s episode we are joined by Tarah Schwartz, Canadian journalist and author of Can’t Help Falling - A Long Road to Motherhood.Why did Tarah write this book?Should you mention anything when you know someone had a pregnancy loss?When should you go back to work after a pregnancy loss?Are there any local support groups that were helpful?What can you do to support the non-pregnant parent after a pregnancy loss?How does adoption actually work?Was it hard writing the book or part of Tarah’s healin...
2023-05-0840 min
The MUHC Foundation's Health MattersPaying it forward for excellence in health careThis week on Health Matters, Tarah Schwartz discusses the global impact of tuberculosis and the importance of better monitoring techniques to prevent infections with Dr. Jonathon Campbell. Co-chairs of this year’s Le Bal Rouge, Sacha Haque and Maria Della Posta share the importance of supporting excellence in health care and medical research. And, Maria Saros explains what inspired Scotiabank to make a transformative $1.35 million donation to help eliminate hepatitis C in Montreal.Cette semaine à Questions de santé, Tarah Schwartz discute de l’impact de la tuberculose dans le monde et de l’importance de meilleures techniques de surve...
2023-05-0739 min
The MUHC Foundation's Health MattersIs there a biological reason that people experience chronic pain?This week on Health Matters, Tarah Schwartz speaks with Aphrodite Salas about the successful Lyceum of Greek Women of Montreal fashion show that fundraised for the DOvEEgene Project. Pierre-Marc Legris discusses the environmental initiatives at the MUHC and the projects underway to make the Glen even more sustainable. Dr. Irah King shares the early data from a promising study about the microbiome and chronic pain. And, Dr. Ruth Sapir-Pichhadze discusses her short film featuring kidney transplant patients. Cette semaine à Questions de santé, Tarah Schwartz discute avec Aphrodite Salas du grand succès du défilé de mode du Lyc...
2023-04-3038 min
The MUHC Foundation's Health MattersTop tips for protecting your skin from the sunThis week on Health Matters, Tarah Schwartz and Dr. Kaberi Dasgupta discuss a new study that can put type two diabetes into remission. Wendy Sherry describes what it is like working with the team in Organ and Tissue donation. Dr. Ivan Litvinov details how to protect your skin from the sun as temperatures increase. And, Lisa Giannone, one of the co-chairs of this year’s Le Bal Rouge shares the personal reasons she chose to support excellent respiratory care and research at the MUHC. Cette semaine à Questions de santé, Tarah Schwartz et la Dre Kaberi Dasgupta discutent d’une...
2023-04-2338 min
The MUHC Foundation's Health MattersA legacy of givingThis week on Health Matters, Tarah Schwartz and Justine Frangouli preview the Lyceum of Greek Women of Montreal fashion show, taking place on April 25th to benefit the DOvEE Project. Dr. Marina Klein describes the important work of the Chronic Viral Illness Service and why she is running to fundraise for its programs. Peter Pomponio looks ahead to the Lachine Hospital gala on May 5th. After an 18 year-old who died unexpectedly, his family chose to donate his organs. Mike Handinero shares the touching story of how his son Diego’s legacy will live on.Cette semaine à Questions de...
2023-04-1637 min
The MUHC Foundation's Health MattersBest of Health Matters: Transformative donations to the MUHC FoundationThis week on a special edition of Health Matters, Tarah Schwartz revisits conversations about transformative donations and fundraising campaigns that are improving the health of our community every day. Uzema Jeena shares what it is like living with the blood disorder thalassemia major and how it inspired her to help other patients. Dr. Dao Nguyen details how a $500,000 donation from Rio Tinto will provide much-needed funding to researchers at the Antimicrobial Resistance Centre. And Darlene Hindley explains why her family is dedicated to supporting patients with genetic illnesses. Cette semaine, dans une édition spéciale de Questions de...
2023-04-0939 min
The MUHC Foundation's Health MattersSupporting life-changing and life saving careThis week on Health Matters, Tarah Schwartz highlights the RI-MUHC, recently selected as one of the top 3 research hospitals in Canada. Dr. Ramy Saleh describes sarcoma, the rare but life-threatening cancer that often affects young adults. Dr. Prosanto Chaudhury takes you behind the scenes to share what happens in the operating room during a life-changing organ transplant operation. And, Annabel Wing-Yan Fan explains the significance of winning the Fiera Capital Awards for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Health Care.Cette semaine à Questions de santé, Tarah Schwartz braque les projecteurs l’IR-CUSM, qui figure encore une fois parmi le t...
2023-04-0240 min
The MUHC Foundation's Health MattersUnderstanding the care in palliative careThis week on Health Matters, Tarah Schwartz discusses our changing understanding of palliative care with Dr. Genevieve Chaput. Dr. Ben Smith shares how thinking big led him to try and reprogram the lungs to fight back against COPD. Dr. Deborah Assayag explains how patients help inform research into a group of diseases known as Interstitial Lung Disease. And, Michael Goodman was inspired to share his own cancer experience after hearing other patients share their cancer journeys during our World Cancer Day campaign. Cette semaine à Questions de santé, Tarah Schwartz discute avec la Dre Geneviève Chaput de l’év...
2023-02-1938 min
The MUHC Foundation's Health MattersStepping up for cancer patientsThis week on Health Matters, Tarah Schwartz and Dr. Pierre Laneuville discuss advances in cancer research. Throat cancer patient, Eddy Nolan shares his gratitude for the MUHC’s staff and why he is joining forces with the MUHC Foundation to fundraise for World Cancer Day. Meet cardiologist Dr. Patrick Lawler, the first awardee of the Rising Star Program. And, Susan Rodrigues shares how she had a heart attack at age 40 and why she wants women to look after their heart health. Cette semaine à Questions de santé, Tarah Schwartz et le Dr Pierre Laneuville discutent des percées de la...
2023-01-2938 min
The MUHC Foundation's Health MattersAn historic day at the MUHCThis week on Health Matters, Tarah Schwartz speaks with Dr. Tamara Mijovic, the surgeon who performed the historic first cochlear implant surgery at the MUHC. Dr. Zachary Levine discusses how emergency rooms are handling a difficult season and tips for when to visit the emergency room. And, the Kraken COVID-19 variant is making headlines. Dr. Donald Vinh shares what you need to know and what researchers are still hoping to discover about the virus and its newly emerging variants. Cette semaine à Questions de santé, Tarah Schwartz discute avec la Dre Tamara Mijovic, la chirurgienne qui a posé le to...
2023-01-2237 min
The MUHC Foundation's Health MattersSupporting patients with rare cancersThis week on Health Matters, Tarah Schwartz speaks with Colin Andrew, a Lachine Hospital patient whose routine health check uncovered colorectal cancer. Dr. Alexandre Lehmann discusses the fascinating work being conducted by the Cochlear Implant Research Program. Dr. Victoria Mandilaras explains how her research hopes to help patients with rare gynecological cancers. And, Denise Vourtzoumis from Pink in the City details their support of research into metastatic breast cancer. Cette semaine à Questions de santé, Tarah Schwartz discute avec Colin Andrew, un patient de l’Hôpital de Lachine qui a reçu un diagnostic de cancer colorectal à la suite...
2023-01-1539 min
The MUHC Foundation's Health MattersFor Every HeartThis week on Health Matters, Tarah Schwartz speaks with Dr. Jacqueline Joza about the need for cutting-edge cardiac equipment for the electrophysiology lab. Dr. Justin Sanders shares why we should shift our understanding of palliative care to quality of life care. Your risk of heart attack and stroke increases during the winter. Wendy Wray details the small changes you can make now to improve your heart health. And, Dr. John Kildea discusses the one year anniversary of the Quebec SmartCare Consortium. Cette semaine à Questions de santé, Tarah Schwartz discute avec la Dre Jacqueline Joza de la nécess...
2022-12-1838 min
Women Don't Do That (WDDT)Reflecting on 2022 Ep. 124Co-founder and former host Myrrhanda joins co-founder and host Stephanie to reflect on 2022 both personally and professionally. They also diver into a year in review of the podcast and blog. What is the most listened to podcast of 2022?What episode has less listens but you don’t want to miss?What is the episode host Stephanie is the most proud of?What are the top 5 countries for listening?What is the most read blog of 2022?What was the best mistake they made this year?What is something they tried that terrified them?These questions and more are ans...
2022-12-1338 min
The MUHC Foundation's Health MattersHelping young health care professionals thriveThis week on Health Matters, Tarah Schwartz speaks with Uzema Jeena, a woman living with thalassemia major. A condition where she has received over 700 blood transfusions and inspired her to help other patients. Nadine Renaud-Tinker discusses a transformative $2 million donation from RBC to support young health care professionals. One of this year’s Becklake fellowes discusses the significance of being awarded this honour. And, Anna Dell’Api shares what inspired her to co-chair MUHC’s Got Talent. Cette semaine, à Questions de santé, Tarah Schwartz discute avec Uzema Jeena, une jeune femme atteinte de thalassémie majeure. Cette maladie l’...
2022-12-1138 min
The MUHC Foundation's Health MattersSolving one of humanity’s greatest health threatsThis week on Health Matters, the MUHC Foundation is raising $500,000 this holiday season to purchase cutting-edge equipment for the electrophysiology lab at the MUHC. Tarah Schwartz speaks with Dr. Vidal Essebag, the Director of Cardiac Electrophysiology about the lifesaving procedures performed in the EP lab. Dr. Dao Nguyen sounds the alarm on the growing risk of antimicrobial resistance and shares how researchers are working to combat the issue. John Rennie teacher Huntley Addie describes the Glee team’s success at MUHC’s Got Talent. Cette semaine, la Fondation du CUSM recueille 500 000 $ pendant le temps des fêtes pour a...
2022-12-0437 min
The MUHC Foundation's Health MattersOut of the hospital and onto the Corona Theatre stageThis week on Health Matters, MUHC’s Got Talent took health care workers out of their scrubs and onto the stage at the Corona Theatre to perform in front of a live audience. Tarah Schwartz speaks with Dr. Jason Shahin, who rocked the stage with his band, J and the Heartbeats. First place winner Dr. Pamela Jones explains her love of opera. Rony Cukier, one of the MUHC’s Got Talent co-chairs, describes the significance of raising over $677,000. Celebrity judge Mose Persico shares what it was like to be a part of such an inspiring evening. Cette semai...
2022-11-2739 min
The MUHC Foundation's Health MattersBest Of: Fascinating research projects at the MUHC and RI-MUHCThis week on Health Matters, Tarah Schwartz revisits conversations about fascinating research projects. Dr. Amine Benmassaoud discusses the challenges of liver disease and how an innovative piece of equipment could help diagnose it at an earlier stage. Dr. May Chergui explains the incredible work being done in the pathology department every day. Dr. Terry Hébert shares how his lab creates different stem cells from blood samples. Joanne Photiades discusses the importance of advocating for your health and the impact of the DOvEE Project.Cette semaine à Questions de santé, Tarah Schwartz reprend des conversations sur des projets de...
2022-11-2039 min
The MUHC Foundation's Health MattersA harrowing fight with cancer and COVID-19This week on Health Matters, Tarah Schwartz discusses the progress of the DOvEE Project with Dr. Lucy Gilbert and its support from the John Rennie Glee Club. After a fight with cancer and COVID-19, Jon Fielding shares how his harrowing health care journey motivated him to share his gratitude for health care workers. Caroline White describes a program designed to help health care workers be the best they can be. And, Chris Shannon from Lower Canada College shares the heartfelt reason the school's jazz band wanted to perform in MUHC’s Got Talent.Cette semaine, Tarah Schwartz di...
2022-11-1339 min
The MUHC Foundation's Health MattersGetting you through cold, flu and COVID seasonThis week on Health Matters, Tarah Schwartz introduces Florence K, the award-winning singer and host of MUHC’s Got Talent! Alex Becker explains why the Selwyn House rock band wanted to support cancer research by performing at the Corona Theatre on November 16. Dr. Donald Vinh helps you navigate colds, flus and COVID as the temperature dips. And, Darlene Hindley shares the heartfelt reason behind her family’s fundraising efforts in support of patients with genetic illnesses.Cette semaine à Questions de santé, Tarah Schwartz présente Florence K, chanteuse reconnue et animatrice de la soirée Le CUSM a du tal...
2022-11-0640 min
The MUHC Foundation's Health MattersSignificant support from our communityThis week on Health Matters, Tarah Schwartz speaks with breast cancer survivor and thriver Daniella Corsetti about the importance of a support system during cancer treatments. Lachine Mayor Maja Vodanovic shares why it is important for her to support the health of her community. ICU nurse manager Rita Larotonda reacts to an incredible $210,000 raised to support the mental and physical well-being of the ICU’s staff. And, Peter Pomponio discusses what inspired him to contribute to the Dream Big: Lachine Hospital campaign. Cette semaine à Questions de santé, Tarah Schwartz discute de l’importance d’un système de soutien...
2022-10-3040 min
The MUHC Foundation's Health MattersMaking a meaningful differenceThis week on Health Matters, Tarah Schwartz speaks with Dr. Julia Burnier about how donations help further metastatic breast cancer research at the MUHC. Dr. Momar Ndao discusses why everyone should know about the risks of parasitic infections. Dr. Hady Saheb shares what he learned from his 50 km blindfolded running challenge. And, François Vaqué explains why he felt it was important to join the Dream Big: Lachine Hospital campaign. Cette semaine à Questions de santé, Tarah Schwartz discute avec la Dre Julia Burnier de la façon dont les dons contribuent à la poursuite des recherches sur le cancer...
2022-10-2338 min
The MUHC Foundation's Health MattersWhat is it like to live with low vision?This week on Health Matters, Brittany Sinclair describes the difference between an x-ray and a CT scan and how the technology is evolving. Tarah Schwartz speaks with Jacintha Findley, a busy mom of two and a full-time social worker who lives with low vision. Jacintha takes you into what she sees and shares why her ophthalmologist Dr. Hady Saheb’s blindfolded run means so much to her. Dr. Laurence Chapuy discusses winning the MI4 Pfizer Early Career Investigator Award and how she hopes to help people living with inflammatory bowel disease. And, Mary Provias shares why her seven-year-old daughter de...
2022-10-1638 min
The MUHC Foundation's Health MattersThe not-so-hidden talents of our MUHC health care professionalsThis week on Health Matters, Tarah Schwartz and Denise Vourtzoumis discuss this year’s edition of Raise Craze in support of metastatic breast cancer research. Dr. Miguel Burnier explains a study investigating better eye care for cancer patients. Dr. Elena Netchiporouk details a website to help dermatology students succeed. And, did you know many health care professionals at the MUHC have hidden talents? Learn about MUHC’s Got Talent with physician and guitarist Dr. David Hornstein. Cette semaine à Questions de santé, Tarah Schwartz et Denise Vourtzoumis discutent de l’activité Raise Craze de cette année pour appuyer la...
2022-09-2540 min
The MUHC Foundation's Health MattersWorld-class health care experts at the MUHCThis week on Health Matters, Tarah Schwartz and Caroline White explore why the Skills and Simulations initiative helps patient care. Dr. Atul Verman discusses joining the MUHC to lead the Department of Cardiology. Dr. Joyce Pickering remembers the legacy of Dr. Sylvia Cruess who passed away this week at the age of 92. And Ilana Cohen shares her life-changing meeting with Dr. Lucy Gilbert and how her harrowing health care journey inspired her to give back to the DOvEE Project. Cette semaine à Questions de santé, Tarah Schwartz et Caroline White discutent de la façon dont l’initiative Amélio...
2022-09-1837 min
The MUHC Foundation's Health MattersA new way to measure heart disease riskThis week on Health Matters, Tarah Schwartz and Dr. Kaberi Dasgupta discuss RESET, a study that could potentially reverse type two diabetes for some patients. Dr. Allan Sniderman describes a new way to measure heart disease risk that could save countless lives. Dr. Bruce Mazer explains what you need to know before cold and flu season starts. Mitchell Rosenberg shares the impact of the Raymond James Charity softball tournament.Cette semaine à Questions de santé, Tarah Schwartz et la Dre Kaberi Dasgupta discutent de RESET, une étude qui pourrait renverser le diabète de type 2 chez certains patients. Le D...
2022-09-1139 min
The MUHC Foundation's Health MattersRunning blindfolded to raise awareness for vision lossThis week on Health Matters, Tarah Schwartz speaks with the MUHC’s Physician-in-Chief Dr. Marc Rodger. Discover the fascinating work done in the pathology department with Dr. May Chergui. Dr. Hady Saheb shares what inspired him to launch a blindfolded running challenge fundraiser in support of eye health. We reconnect with Sharon Steinberg who is a participant in the “Heart in a Dish” project. She describes the experience of seeing her heart cells beating in a dish. Cette semaine à Questions de santé, Tarah Schwartz s’entretient avec le médecin en chef du CUSM, le Dr Marc Rodger. Déco...
2022-09-0441 min
The MUHC Foundation's Health MattersResearchers from different fields create innovative health solutionsThis week on Health Matters, Tarah Schwartz speaks with Dr. Amine Benmassaoud about the challenges of liver disease and how an innovative piece of equipment could help diagnose it at an earlier stage. Dr. Irah King shares how MUHC researchers in different fields worked together to make a fascinating discovery and how the microbiome impacts immunity. And, Kelly Albert shares why you should follow the MUHC Foundation on social media.Cette semaine dans Questions de santé, Tarah Schwartz discute avec le Dr Amine Benmassaoud des problèmes associés aux maladies du rein et d’un nouvel équipem...
2022-08-2839 min