Issue 3 | June 2023

Supporting high-quality and inclusive perinatal, newborn, child and youth healthcare

In This Issue

Annual Report 2022/23 now available

In case you missed it, our 2022/23 annual report was released last month.  It highlights our wide-ranging initiatives in the past year, including how we worked to address the healthcare needs of equity-deserving communities in Ontario. Read more…

Safe Administration of Oxytocin: a High Priority for Hospitals

PCMCH’s recent evaluation of the Safe Administration of Oxytocin guideline report and toolkit shows improvements in processes, protocols, labelling and handing, and staff training. Read more…

Sickle Cell Disease: Resources to Support Quality Care

Resources from PCMCH and Ontario Health for healthcare professionals, administrators, care recipients, families and caregivers support quality care for people with sickle cell disease. Read more…

2SLGBTQIA+ Inclusivity in Perinatal Care: Michael Garron Hospital’s approach

Efforts to provide affirming and safer perinatal care to Ontario’s diverse communities must be continual and action-oriented. PCMCH spoke with staff at Toronto’s Michael Garron Hospital, which has employed several strategies to further 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusivity in perinatal care at their facility. Read more...