Issue 9 | Winter 2025

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MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Our Steps Towards Achieving a More Equitable Healthcare System
Advancing equity, diversity and inclusivity in our healthcare system is essential to improving health outcomes in Ontario. At PCMCH, equity, diversity and inclusion (or “EDI”) is more than just a trendy term or checkbox – it requires continuous learning, open-mindedness, honest conversations and, most importantly, real action. Read more >

FEATURES AND NEWS

PCMCH Spotlight: ‘Remi Ejiwunmi
Since she was a child, ‘Remi Ejiwunmi has been passionate about helping others. This passion, coupled with her curiosity about the world and her lived experience of multiple different cultures, led her to a career in healthcare. Read more >

How Ontario’s Regional Maternal-Child Health Networks Are Building Relationships to Improve Care
Part of PCMCH’s informational series on Ontario’s regional networks, this article highlights some of the key partners engaged by the regional networks to improve perinatal and paediatric care. Read more >

Terms of Reference Establishes Effective Patient Engagement in the Research Process
Drawing upon the Healthcare Transition Quality Indicators project, this paper describes the development of a terms of reference to support patient engagement and integrate meaningful partnerships into the research process. Read more >

New IPHCC-PCMCH RSV Fact Sheet for Indigenous Families and Caregivers
The Indigenous Primary Health Care Council (IPHCC) and PCMCH have launched a new respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) fact sheet tailored for Indigenous parents, families and caregivers in Ontario. Read more >

RESOURCES FOR PATIENTS AND PROVIDERS

Providing Inclusive, Affirming and Safer Perinatal Care to 2SLGBTQIA+ Individuals
Tip Sheet for Healthcare Providers

Disability and Pregnancy: Accessible Pregnancy Care Planning Toolkit
Healthcare Provider Resource

Pregnancy and Postpartum Care
Resource for Parents with Disabilities

Complex Care for Kids Ontario Youth Transition to Adult Care Toolkit
Healthcare Provider Checklist

CCKO Caregiver and Youth Checklist and Transition Resource Guide
Caregiver and Youth Resource

Protecting Your Child from RSV (available in several languages)
Fact Sheet for Parents and Expectant Parents