Mind & Body
Ordre du Canada décerné à Haïti Dr Jean-Claude Fouron
- Saturday, Novembre 05, 2011 2:27 pm
OTTAWA, Canada (defend.ht) - Dr Jean-Claude Fouron a été l'une des 28 personnes qui seront octroyées, le 4 Novembre, de la plus haute distinction du Canada lors d'une cérémonie présidée par Son Excellence la gouverneure générale du Canada, David Johnston, au sa résidence officielle (Rideau Hall, à Ottawa).
This distinction, one of the highest in Canada, recognizes the work of a lifetime, the outstanding commitment of a person to the community and an extraordinary contribution to the nation.
Dr. Fouron, a leader in pediatric cardiology, is known to have used the technique of Doppler ultrasound to examine fetus heart problems.
He founded the first unit of fetal cardiology in Canada, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Sainte-Justine. Professor at the University of Montreal, he was a mentor to several generations of pediatricians while engaging in training in pediatric and perinatal medicine in Haiti.
His various researches have earned him many national and international awards including the Order of Quebec.
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Source: Sainte Justine, GG of Canada, Radio-Canada
