Bulletins

March 2011
A Grand and Wonferful Adventure!

After twelve years at the head of the organization, Francine Décary announced in September that she would be stepping down as President and Chief Executive Officer of Héma-Québec effective March 31, 2011. This issue of the Info Héma-Québec bulletin pays tribute to Dr. Décary and underlines the vital contribution she has made to the cause of blood donation. As she leaves, we welcome Dr. Jean De Serres, whom we present in the leading article.

The 2011 edition of the Info Héma-Québec bulletin informs readers about recent activities of Héma-Québec, including its campaign to raise awareness about blood donation among cultural communities, the introduction of a process to reintegrate certain donors, and the efforts to cultivate a Héma-Québec presence in social media.

You will also learn about the creation of an important organ and tissue donation consent registry that will make it easier for Héma-Québec to fulfill its mission in the realm of human tissue grafts.

March 2011 (3 Mo)

April 2010
Cultural communities: a major challenge

The 2010 edition of the Info Héma-Québec bulletin raises reader awareness of the importance of recruiting blood and stem cell donors from the various cultural communities that make up Québec today. The chances of matching the blood of a donor and a recipient are, in fact, greater if both come from the same ethnic group.
 
The bulletin also provides information about the Stem Cell Donor Registry, the various components in the gift of life, the importance of organ and tissue donations, and the highlights of the 2009-2010 year.

April 2010 (5,4 Mo)

May 2009
United for the gift of life

This Info Héma-Québec's issue gives an opportunity to learn more about our activities regarding the blood products, human tissues and stem cells areas. Many pages have been set aside for testimonials given by blood donors, recipients and volunteers, also from human tissue graft and bone marrow recipients.

May 2009 (1,9 MB)

June 2008
National Blood Donor Week

Contributions from donors, volunteers and partners are absolutely necessary for Héma-Québec to fulfill its mission. Some 16,000 volunteers and 280,000 donors contribute to maintaining the collective blood reserve managed by Héma-Québec for the hospitals of Québec and their patients. Providing blood products, stem cells and human tissues is a daily challenge.

This edition of InFO Héma-Québec will pay tribute to those who so generously participate in this chain of life. Our goal is to put a face on the names of men and women who work to give life, and to hear their side of it. Enjoy!

June 2008 (2,3 MB)

August 2007
Host of WBDD

This year, Héma-Québec had the privilege to organize, in collaboration with Health Canada and Canadian Blood Services, World Blood Donor Day. The event was in its fourth edition and this year’s theme was “Safe Blood for Safe Motherhood”. Thus, last June 14th, the organization took the opportunity to thank voluntary blood donors for their show of solidarity not only towards thousands of mothers and newborns around the world but also towards persons suffering from illnesses that require blood products.

August 2007 (1,5 MB)

September 2006
New vision

2005-2006 was a pivotal year for Héma-Québec, with the drafting of a brand new vision that will guide all our activities over the next five years.

September 2006 (1,7 MB)

October 2005
Precautionary measures against West Nile virus

In order to maintain a supply of blood products that is safe for patients, Héma-Québec is particularly vigilant with respect to West Nile virus (WNV). It has adapted its action plan to effectively counter the effects of WNV on Quebecers’ blood product supplies throughout the year.

October 2005 (988 KB)

December 2004
Héma-Québec inaugurates its new building on the Université Laval campus

On September 29, Héma-Québec inaugurated its new building located on the Université Laval campus at 1009 Du Vallon Road in Sainte-Foy. The Honourable Sam Hamad, representing the Ministre de la Santé et des Services sociaux, was present to celebrate this event and pay tribute to all Héma-Québec employees.

December 2004 (832 KB)

August 2004
Official launch of the Public Cord Blood Bank

On June 17, 2004, Héma-Québec announced the official launch of Québec’s Public Cord Blood Bank. This came following a trial period that ended on April 29, 2004, in partnership with the CHU mère-enfant Sainte-Justine and St. Mary’s Hospital Centre.

August 2004 (220 KB)

December 2003
Some visits at Héma-Québec

Québec’s Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Philippe Couillard, visited Héma-Québec’s facilities in Montréal on Thursday, September 25, 2003. His visit coincided with Héma-Québec’s fifth anniversary.

December 2003 (516 KB)

August 2003
Héma-Québec on the Université Laval campus

A building, built by the Merlin-Pomerleau consortium at a cost of $13,935,000 will house all of the corporation’s activities in the Québec City region.

August 2003 (764 KB)

Special Edition
Banque publique de sang de cordon

Last January 29th, Héma-Québec and the Centre hospitalier universitaire Sainte-Justine announced preparations for a public umbilical cord blood bank program in Québec. This will be a first for Québec.

Special Edition (available in English on request) January 2003 (492 KB)

December 2002
Special Inauguration

Several hundred guests attended the public inauguration of Héma-Québec's new facilities last September 26. Spirits were high at the end of two years' preparation.

December 2002 (1,3 KB)

Autumn 2001
Special Volunteers

As part of the International Year of Volunteers, Info Héma-Québec would like to introduce you to some of the many people who volunteer for Héma-Québec. Read about the generous men and women who spare no effort to help Héma-Québec fulfill its mission.

Autumn 2001 (1 MB)

Spring 2001
Special Blood Banks

To help you better understand their role, Info Héma-Québec spoke with the managers of six Québec blood banks.

Spring 2001