The Honourable David Lametti Joins Our Board of Directors
It is our great pleasure to welcome to our board of directors the Honourable David Lametti, former justice minister and attorney general of Canada, counsel at Fasken, and adjunct professor at McGill University’s Faculty of Law. Mr. Lametti has always been very committed to supporting the community through his various political mandates. Today, he wants […]
CHSLDs: Building Better Living Environments
Pour nos résidents et résidentes, le CHSLD est avant tout leur milieu de vie : un lieu où ils peuvent se retrouver, tisser des liens, se divertir, se reposer ou encore passer du temps avec leur famille. Le bien-être des personnes hébergées en CHSLD est au cœur des préoccupations des équipes du CIUSSS du Centre-Sud-de-l’Île-de-Montréal. […]
Easy Sheet Pan Recipes for a Healthy Autumn
By Nadia Bujold, P.Dt., Dietician and Nutritionist in the Santé Jeunesse Program Parents know that between work, homework, and children’s activities, there is not much time left for meal prep. Yet a balanced diet is key to the physical and mental health of our families, especially during cold and flu season. Make life easier with […]
Boxing for school : Taking a Stand Against Violence
On May 31, 2024, 40 students from Ville-Émard’s Options High School, pedagogical staff, and their CIUSSS du Centre-Sud-de-l’Île-de-Montréal social worker participated in Flip Violence Out, an event that takes a stand against violence in the community. The event is part of Boxing for School—a program supported by Fondation Santé Urbaine—which uses sports as a form […]
Celebrating 25 Years of Sports as a Form of Psychosocial Intervention
Psychosocial intervention plays a crucial role in young people’s development and sports has proven to be a particularly effective tool. By offering a space that promotes youth development, builds confidence, and encourages social integration, sports go beyond just exercise. The Bien dans mes baskets sports program: 25 years of success For 25 years, the Bien […]
Adapted Bikes: A $17,500 Donation from the Cogir Foundation
A few months ago, we told you about the launch of an innovative pilot project: adapted electric bikes at the Manoir-de-Verdun, one the CIUSSS du Centre-Sud-de-l’Île-de-Montréal’s residential and long-term care centres (CHSLD). On May 23, 2024, Fondation Santé Urbaine received a $17,500 donation from the Cogir Foundation for this wonderful project. Through the Cogir Foundation’s […]
Bien dans mes baskets : Sports as a Tool for Prevention and Intervention
Wednesday, 3:45 p.m. A group of 36 boys and 28 girls is gathered in the gym of the Centre Gédéon-Ouimet, a high school in Montréal. They are listening attentively to Sébastien, their coach, as he shows them the running pass drill. They then break off into groups of two and practise the move over and over. […]
A $20,000 Donation from the Montreal Canadiens Children’s Foundation!
The Montreal Canadiens Children’s Foundation donated $20,000 to Fondation Santé Urbaine. On Tuesday, May 14, 2024, the Fondation Santé Urbaine team was invited to a ceremony at the Bell Centre where it would officially receive the cheque for this sizeable donation. The donation is for the Boxing for School program, which uses sports as […]
The 2024 Foundation Ball Raises $250,000
Over 300 guests were present at Salon Richmond on Thursday, May 9, for the Fondation Santé Urbaine ball, the foundation’s flagship fundraising event. The ball, which gave guests the green light to indulge in all manner of guilty pleasures, raised $250,000 to support Fondation Santé Urbaine projects at the CIUSSS du Centre-Sud-de-l’Île-de-Montréal. A true show […]
Shining the Light on the Experiences and Personal Histories of Our Residents
Older adults living in residential and long-term care centres (CHSLDs) are not immune to mental health issues. Often isolated, many have experienced a loss of autonomy and can no longer actively contribute to society the way they used to. When you no longer feel useful, feeling hopeful and at peace with the future is a […]