John Gilson

New PCMCH and MotHERS™ Program Resource on Preeclampsia Awareness and Prevention During Pregnancy

The Provincial Council for Maternal and Child Health (PCMCH) is pleased to announce the release of a new patient resource: Preeclampsia Awareness and Prevention During Pregnancy. Developed by PCMCH in partnership with the MotHERS™ Program, this fact sheet provides essential information on preeclampsia. It is intended to support individuals who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy in recognizing

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Preeclampsia

Preeclampsia is a serious health condition that can develop during pregnancy, usually after the 20th week, and sometimes even shortly after childbirth. It happens when you have high blood pressure and high levels of protein in the urine. If not treated, it can lead to seizures, strokes, organ damage, or even death for the mother

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2024/25 Annual Report

AR-cover Download the PDF About Us Acknowledgement of the Land and First Peoples Highlights from FY 2024/25 JOINT MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Taking Meaningful Steps to Improve Health Outcomes At PCMCH, we are committed to taking the tangible steps needed to strengthen Ontario’s healthcare system and enhance perinatal, neonatal and paediatric care.

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Read the Spring 2025 Issue of Milestones

Subscribe to Milestones Milestones is PCMCH’s newsletter for healthcare professionals, policy makers, system planners and anyone interested in building and supporting high-quality perinatal, newborn, child and youth healthcare in Ontario. The Spring 2025 issue features: a message from PCMCH Executive Director Sanober Diaz on PCMCH’s work to drive health system improvements; a spotlight on Dr.

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Issue 10 | Spring 2025

Subscribe to Milestones   MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Driving Health System Improvements in Ontario Driving health system improvements is one of the three strategic priorities in PCMCH’s 2024 – 2029 Strategic Plan. We do this by bringing diverse partners and experts together to tackle pressing issues, needs and equity concerns. Read more > FEATURES

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Message from the Executive Director: Driving Health System Improvements in Ontario

Milestones Newsletter | Issue 10, Spring 2025 | Subscribe to Milestones Driving health system improvements is one of the three strategic priorities in PCMCH’s 2024 – 2029 Strategic Plan. We do this by bringing diverse partners and experts together to tackle pressing issues, needs and equity concerns. Sometimes this results in new standards and guidelines

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Advancing Care Through Education: Ontario’s Regional Maternal-Child Health Networks

What are the core elements that embody a regional maternal-child health network and how will they be used to improve health outcomes in perinatal and paediatric care in Ontario? Ontario’s six regional maternal-child health networks (“regional networks”) are designed to strengthen linkages among maternal-child healthcare providers and other organizations across Ontario.

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PCMCH Spotlight: Dr. Prakeshkumar Shah

Working to Improve Health Outcomes for Ontario’s Families Milestones Newsletter | Issue 10, Spring 2025 | Subscribe to Milestones PCMCH Governing Council member Dr. Prakeshkumar Shah envisions Ontario becoming the leader in perinatal, neonatal and paediatric healthcare – a model for others to witness and emulate. “Ontario can be the guiding light for other provinces

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