Interview with Valérie Jomphe, nutritionist Transplant Clinic of the Notre-Dame Hospital of Montréal (CHUM) By Tomy-Richard Leboeuf McGregor On the occasion of the 40th European Cystic Fibrosis Conference, held in Seville in June, nutritionists Valérie Jomphe (Notre-Dame hospital transplant clinic) and Marjolaine Mailhot (Hôtel-Dieu cystic fibrosis clinic ) Presented the surprising findings of a recent […]
Healthy Animals, Healthy Family!
In Québec, zoonoses are defined as diseases or infections caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites, fungi and prions that are transmitted naturally between animals (including insects) and humans. Rabies, West Nile virus and Lyme disease are examples. Several infectious diseases transmitted by animals, mosquitoes and ticks exist all over the world. The generally fresh or cold […]
The pseudomonas and how to avoid it
The bacterium that most commonly infects the lungs of people living with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a microorganism that is suitable for living in warm, humid environments. The lungs of most CF people become colonized by P. aeruginosa before their 10th birthday. The body’s response is sometimes an inflammation that causes repeated exacerbations […]
Payment arrangement with Hydro-Québec
You owe a debt to Hydro-Québec for your principal residence? Your budget is tight? You can enter into a payment arrangement with Hydro-Québec. Depending on your ability to pay, different arrangements are planned, from debt support to support to current consumption. If you are unable to pay your bill, you can immediately enter into a […]
A person who is transported by ambulance to a hospital should generally pay the costs. However, the Government of Quebec can bear the costs for certain people: Persons injured in a road accident or in an accident at work; Persons 65 years of age or older; Persons transported between 2 establishments of the health and […]
Free air conditioners and fan
We do not feel it yet, but the great heat will arrive quickly! We know that it can be difficult for many of us to breathe well during periods of heat wave. This is why we offer the possibility for people living with Cystic Fibrosis in need to receive a free new air conditioner from […]
