A word from the President
In fighting for their lives with amazing strength and courage, preemies can overcome inconceivable ordeals. These tiny yet resilient babies are an extremely powerful symbol of life.
In neonatology units, their parents often with strained faces, try to give their very best to their children. There are frequent noise, monitors, alarms ringing, stress, fear and insomnia. Even in the heat of action, one quickly realizes that this environment isn’t easy. From the outside, however, friends and family have trouble understanding.
Some days are good; others are worse. You feel as if you’re riding an emotional roller coaster. You see other parents suffering. Even when things seem to be improving, you can witness the worst. Prematurity is a battle waged every single day.
When you see the sign on the neonatal door, announcing that a discussion group will take place to explain prematurity and everything it entails, you feel as if a lifeline has been tossed to you. Someone will help you understand what’s going on!
Préma-Québec offers practical services. Préma-Québec improves quality of life for premature babies and their families. Préma-Québec provides excellence in all it undertakes.
Word from the Board of Directors
Dear parents, staff, volunteers and partners for the cause, I am pleased to present the Préma-Québec 2016-2017 annual activity report. My year as President of the Board of Directors has been a busy one, marked by a colossal effort from the organization’s staff.
The development of strategic orientations, among other accomplishments, should allow Préma-Québec to be even more available to its members and to pursue its path during the coming year. We have consolidated the mission accordingly.
As President of the Board of Directors and a parent, I can assure you that Préma-Québec definitely improves quality of life for premature babies and their families.
Families, volunteers, neonatologists, nurses, donors, funding partners, employees – you are the foundation that allows us to continue our work. THANK YOU.
Members of the Board of Directors
Nathalie Vachon
(President – Interim)
Nathalie Vachon Communication et affaires publiques, President
Mireille Fecteau, MBA
(Secretary)
Hydro-Québec
Conseillère Pratiques d’affaires-Acquisitions
Dr. Jean Lachapelle
(Director)
Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital, Pediatrician-Neonatologist
Alexandra Kallos
(Director)
Cabinet Robinson Sheppard Shapiro
Lawyer
David Morin
(Vice-president)
PSP Investments
Senior Director Private Equity
Daniel Riendeau, CPA, CA
(Treasurer)
Banque Nationale du Canada
Conseiller senior, amélioration continue
Dr Amélie Du Pont-Thibodeau
(Director)
CHU Ste-Justine
Pediatrician-Neonatologist
Members of the Committees
Governance Committee
TBC
Ginette Mantha
Préma-Québec, Founder and General Manager
Audit Committee
Élise Vézina, MBA (President)
EV Strategies Inc., President
Éric Delisle
MALLETTE Société de comptables professionnels agréés, Fiscal Director
Daniel Riendeau, CPA, CA
Banque Nationale du Canada
Service Advisory Committee
Dr Jean Lachapelle (President)
Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital, Pediatrician-Neonatologist
Dr Élise Couture
Montreal Children’s Hospital, Director of Neonatal Clinical Monitoring, Pediatrician
Mélissa Savaria
Sainte-Justine Hospital, Nurse-IBCLC
Claudia Cinquino
Jewish General Hospital, Nurse-IBCLC
Maryse L’Hérault, B.Sc.inf
Québec Hospital, Clinical Nurse
Ginette Mantha
Préma-Québec, Founder and General Manager
Mourning committee
Maryse Proulx, Thanatologue
Thériault Inc., Sales Vice-President
Lise Durocher
Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital, Nurse
Ninon Ballabey
Foyer St-Antoine, Assistant Director
Manon Cyr
Specialized Perinatal mourning Clinical Nurse
Ginette Mantha
Préma-Québec, Founder and General Manager
Communication and Philanthropy Committee
Nathalie Vachon (President)
Nathalie Vachon Communication et affaires publiques, President
Richard Fahey
McGill University Health Centre, Director of Human Resources, Communications and Legal Affairs
Josée Boulet
Pro-Amino International, Marketing and Sales Project Manager
Philippa Favreau
Institut national de santé publique, Communications Advisor
Brigitte Filiatrault
BFRP, Public Relations Specialist
Yosr Kooli
Institut du cancer de Montréal, Information Officer
Mélissa Plante
Pro Vie assurances, Financial Security Advisor
Stéphanie Roberge
Anne-Sophie Schlader
Fondation Jacques Bouchard, Communications and Event Manager
Ginette Mantha
Préma-Québec, Founder and General Manager