Dr. Emily Kay-Rivest, a cochlear implant surgeon, holds the transmitter that usually adheres magnetically to the head of her JGH patient, Diana Wood. The transmitter relays sound (in the form of electrical impulses) to a receiver under the skin near Ms. Wood’s ear. Ultimately, the impulses reach a nerve that connects to the brain. (Click on this or any photo to enlarge it.)
Feature articlesSeptember 2024

Cochlear implant now an easier option for JGH patients hoping to overcome deafness

Henry Mietkiewicz — September 19, 2024
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To regain their hearing, many patients are opting for a cochlear implant, performed by a surgical team that includes a JGH otolaryngologist.

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Geerththana Arasaratnam (left) and Mishell Dufresne, Licensed Practical Nurses, perform a hearing test on newborn Skander in the JGH Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. (Click on photo to enlarge it.)
February 2022News

All infants born at JGH now being tested for possible hearing loss

Henry Mietkiewicz — January 28, 2022
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The JGH is among the first several healthcare centres in Quebec to routinely screen for possible hearing loss in all infants born in the hospital.

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