Provincial Council for Maternal and Child Health

04/15/2026

Job Alert: We’re looking for a Director of Perinatal and Newborn Health to join the PCMCH Team!

This new leadership position will be responsible for the development and delivery of provincial perinatal and newborn programs and initiatives that drive excellence in care, improve health outcomes and reduce inequities. The Director will also provide strategic oversight to key provincial committees at PCMCH including the Perinatal-Newborn Committee and Regional Networks Operational Forum.

Please share this exciting opportunity with colleagues who may be interested. Learn more and apply here: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4401410414/

04/15/2026

Are you passionate about advancing child health and making a meaningful impact in the lives of Ontarians?

We are seeking a Director of Child and Youth Health to join the PCMCH team. This new leadership position will be responsible for the development and delivery of provincial paediatric programs and initiatives that drive excellence in care, improve health outcomes and reduce inequities.

If you – or someone in your network – are looking for work that’s purpose‑driven and collaborative, we’d like to hear from you!

Learn more and apply: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4401412370/

04/07/2026

Informed, shared decision‑making plays a key role in supporting safe vaginal births and reducing unnecessary C‑sections.

Published by Ontario Health | Santé Ontario in collaboration with PCMCH, the Vaginal Birth after Caesarean (VBAC) Quality Standard supports healthcare providers in delivering safe, evidence‑based care for people planning a vaginal birth after a previous C‑section.

Learn more about the VBAC Quality Standard: https://www.hqontario.ca/Evidence-to-Improve-Care/Quality-Standards/View-all-Quality-Standards/Vaginal-Birth-After-Caesarean-VBAC

This quality standard addresses care for people who have had a Caesarean birth and are planning their next birth. The quality standard focuses on care for people who are pregnant with one baby who is head-down and at full term.

03/31/2026

On Transgender Day of Visibility, we honour the strength, leadership and contributions of trans communities. Visibility is not just about being seen — it’s about being valued, respected and supported in every space, including healthcare.

At PCMCH, advancing equity is core to our work. We are committed to helping dismantle these barriers through system‑level improvements and the development of practical tools and resources that support inclusive care.

Learn more about our 2SLGBTQIA+ Inclusivity in Perinatal Care Resources: https://pcmch.on.ca/2slgbtqia-inclusivity-in-perinatal-care/

03/31/2026

National Indigenous Languages Day reminds us that language is deeply connected to identity, resilience and wellbeing. Preserving and revitalizing Indigenous languages is essential to cultural survival and community empowerment. Ontario is home to many unique Indigenous communities, with approximately 13 identified Indigenous languages used throughout the province.

PCMCH, in partnership with the Indigenous Primary Health Care Council, was proud to develop a Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Fact Sheet tailored for Indigenous parents, families and caregivers in Ontario. This resource is available in Cree, Inuktitut, Ojibway and Mohawk, in addition to English and French.

Learn more: https://pcmch.on.ca/respiratory-viruses-and-immunizations/

03/09/2026

Reminder: The application deadline is almost here!

Your lived experience can help shape more respectful, equitable perinatal care in Ontario. PCMCH is seeking individuals with lived or living experience of pregnancy, birthing or postpartum care in larger bodies to join the Perinatal Care for Higher Body Mass Index (BMI) Working Group. Members will share their perspectives to help develop resources that support better care across the province.

Apply by March 16, 2026:
https://pcmch.on.ca/pcmch-perinatal-care-for-higher-body-mass-index-bmi-working-group/

03/03/2026

ICYMI: PCMCH’s Winter Milestones newsletter is now available.

This issue highlights the importance of leadership and advancing care through shared purpose across Ontario’s perinatal, newborn, child and youth health system. Inside, you’ll find a message from Executive Director Sanober Diaz, a profile of Governing Council member Ru Taggar, insights from the 2025 Regional Networks Operational Forum Retreat, and more stories that reflect the collective work shaping high‑quality care across the province.

Read the Winter 2026 issue: https://pcmch.on.ca/milestones-newsletter-winter-2026/

02/26/2026

Your experience can help improve perinatal care in Ontario.

PCMCH is inviting individuals with lived or living experience of pregnancy, birthing or postpartum care in larger bodies to join its Perinatal Care for Higher Body Mass Index (BMI) Working Group. Members will share their perspectives to help develop resources that promote respectful and equitable care across the province.

Learn more and apply by March 16, 2026:

Call for Expressions of Interest: PCMCH Perinatal Care for Higher Body Mass Index (BMI) Working Group The Provincial Council for Maternal and Child Health (PCMCH) invites individuals to help shape perinatal care for people with higher body mass index (BMI) in Ontario. Rising pre-pregnancy BMI — pa...

02/17/2026

PCMCH recently launched "Intentions," a dedicated space for reflection on Truth and Reconciliation, Indigenous culture and the need for greater health equity. For this edition of Intentions, we acknowledge Makwa Giizis, kindly shared with us from an Anishinaabe Elder:

“Makwa Giizis is Anishinaabemowin for Bear Moon, also known as February to most Canadians. During this time, Anishinaabe communities acknowledge the Northern Direction of the medicine wheel, where the spirit bear sits. In the time of Makwa Giizis, an opportunity to heal is presented. There are ceremonies that take place, with some lasting all month, as community members draw strength and teachings from the Northern Direction.”

At PCMCH, we want to take this time to acknowledge that we are working to address historical and contemporary colonial harms within the healthcare sector. As we continue to work with Indigenous partners to put Indigenous Health in Indigenous Hands, our hope is to assist in the healing that is being done.

02/09/2026

We are pleased to shine the spotlight on PCMCH Governing Council member Ru Taggar in our Winter 2026 issue of Milestones.

A dedicated healthcare leader, Ru brings deep clinical insight, strategic thinking and a strong commitment to collaboration across the system. Her journey – from frontline nursing to academic roles to executive leadership at Sunnybrook – reflects the power of curiosity, compassion and continuous learning.

Read her story: https://pcmch.on.ca/pcmch-spotlight-ru-taggar/

02/05/2026

Effective leadership is not simply about direction. It is about bringing people together around a shared mission. For PCMCH, that mission is clear: improving health outcomes and experiences for pregnant people, infants, children, youth and families across Ontario.

Read PCMCH Executive Director Sanober Diaz’s message, which illustrates the importance of collective leadership in advancing perinatal, newborn and child healthcare in Ontario, in our latest Milestones newsletter: https://pcmch.on.ca/ed-message-advancing-care-through-shared-purpose/

02/02/2026

As begins, PCMCH honours the profound impact of Black leaders whose expertise, advocacy and commitment have shaped healthcare in Canada and Ontario. We are grateful for the ongoing contributions of Black healthcare professionals and leaders and remain committed to advancing a more equitable healthcare system for all.

We pay special tribute to Dr. Miriam Rossi — a pioneering paediatrician, medical educator and equity advocate. Dr. Rossi co‑founded the Association of Black Physicians of Ontario, championed diversity in medical education, and supported Black youth in pursuing careers in health, among many other accomplishments. We invite you to learn more about Dr. Rossi and other Black trailblazers by visiting the Museum of Health Care:

Dr. Miriam Rossi completed both her undergraduate degree and master’s degree at the University of Iowa, specializing in dietetics, nutrition, and biochemistry.  She later attended the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York, where she was the only Black student in the school’s f