MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Supporting Ontarians with Evidence-Based Health Information
In today’s digital world where misinformation is abundant, ensuring that health information is timely and evidence-based has never been more important. Such information builds public trust, supports informed decision-making and improves health outcomes. Read more >
INTENTIONS
A dedicated space for reflection on Truth and Reconciliation, Indigenous culture and the need for greater health equity.
Ʌkuka:látuhseʔ (uhn-googa-latoo-say)
Oneida for “I will tell you a story”
FEATURES AND UPDATES
PCMCH Spotlight: Dr. Paul Roumeliotis
For PCMCH Governing Council member Dr. Paul Roumeliotis, the path to paediatric medicine was anything but traditional. Long before he became the Medical Officer of Health and CEO for the Eastern Ontario Health Unit, Dr. Roumeliotis was a professional musician – touring, producing records and even operating his own studio. Read more >
How Regional Networks Are Strengthening Ontario's RSV Response
Every year, respiratory viruses such as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) place a heavy burden on Ontario’s healthcare system and pose serious risks to infants and young children. Ontario’s regional maternal-child health networks play a vital role in RSV prevention by tailoring provincial programs to local needs. Read more >
ICYMI: Updated PCMCH Resources on RSV Prevention for Infants and High-Risk Children
PCMCH recently published updated respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) fact sheets, reflecting feedback from last year’s expansion of Ontario’s RSV Prevention Program for infants and high-risk children, along with the latest Ministry of Health guidance. Read more >
HEALTHCARE RESOURCES
RSV Fact Sheet for Healthcare Providers (English | French)
Summarizes Ontario’s RSV program, real-world effectiveness data, and guidance on administering Beyfortus and Abrysvo. Supports providers in answering questions from parents and expectant parents.
RSV Fact Sheet for Parents and Expectant Parents (English | French | Simplified Chinese | Traditional Chinese | Arabic | Italian | Punjabi | Spanish)
Provides practical tips to protect infants and high-risk children and supports informed decision-making. Providers are encouraged to share this resource with patients and families.
RSV Fact Sheet for Indigenous Parents, Caregivers and Families (English | French | Cree | Inuktitut | Ojibway | Mohawk)
Developed in collaboration with the Indigenous Primary Health Care Council, this resource provides essential information on preventing RSV in infants and high-risk young children.
RSV Poster
Poster for healthcare settings with QR codes linking to parent fact sheets in multiple languages.
Supplementary Clinical Guidance for Health Care Providers
Developed by a Provincial RSV Advisory Group comprised of infectious disease experts to answer frequently asked questions and support the implementation of Ontario’s Infant and High-Risk Children RSV Prevention Program, complementing the Ontario Ministry of Health guidance.
Palliative Care Health Services Delivery Framework
Ontario Health’s Palliative Care Health Services Delivery Framework: “Recommendations for a Model of Care to Improve Palliative Care in Ontario – Focus Area 3: Children Receiving Care Across Settings” provides guidance on how to optimize palliative care delivery for children living with a serious illness and their families across all care settings in Ontario.