Initiatives & Guidelines

Issue 12 | Fall 2025

Subscribe to Milestones   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 > INTENTIONSA dedicated space for […]

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Issue 11 | Summer 2025

Subscribe to Milestones   MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Marking Milestones, Making Progress: 10 Years of CCKO Milestones are more than markers of time — they are meaningful reflections of growth and impact. Whether celebrating a birth, a graduation, or a program anniversary, milestones offer a moment to pause, recognize progress, and envision what’s next.

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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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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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Issue 09 | Winter 2025

Subscribe to Milestones   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

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Issue 08 | Fall 2024

Subscribe to Milestones Message from the Executive Director: Preparing for the Respiratory Illness Season At PCMCH, we are committed to improving health outcomes for pregnant individuals, newborns, children, youth and their families. This mission is reflected in our actions to provide evidence-based resources to support healthcare providers and the public when dealing with pressing health

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Respiratory Viruses and Immunizations

Updated Resources on RSV Prevention for Infants and High-Risk ChildrenPCMCH is pleased to share updated fact sheets to support parents, caregivers, and healthcare providers with essential information about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and immunization options, aligned with Ontario’s expanded RSV Prevention Program. Fact Sheet for Healthcare Providers (English | French) Summarizes Ontario’s RSV program, real-world

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Issue 07 | July 2024

In This Issue Regional Maternal-Child Health Networks: The Core Elements of Success 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

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Issue 06 | April 2024

Supporting high-quality perinatal, newborn, child and youth healthcare   Subscribe to Milestones   Milestones is our 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. In each issue, you will learn about developments at PCMCH, read about and learn from healthcare leaders

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Issue 05 | December 2023

In This Issue Issue 5 | December 2023 Best Wishes for the Holiday Season As we approach the end of 2023, PCMCH’s Executive Director, Sanober Diaz, expresses her gratitude to everyone who contributed and supported our work throughout the past year. Read more… Timely Access to Critical Care Transport for Northern Ontario’s Most Vulnerable Patients

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