Provincial Council for Maternal and Child Health

11/20/2025

Today, we remember and honour the lives of Two-Spirit, trans and non-binary people who have lost their lives to anti-trans violence and intolerance. We also recognize the resilience of these communities and stand with those working to create safer, more inclusive, and affirming healthcare experiences and spaces.

11/17/2025

ICYMI: Read the latest issue of PCMCH's quarterly Milestones newsletter! The Fall 2025 issue features:
✔️ a message from Executive Director Sanober Diaz on the importance of evidence-based health information;
✔️ a spotlight on health communications innovator Dr. Paul Roumeliotis;
✔️ a feature about the work of Ontario's regional maternal-child health networks in preventing the spread of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV);
✔️ and much more!

Read Milestones: https://www.pcmch.on.ca/milestones-newsletter-fall-2025/

11/14/2025

Children and youth living with diabetes face unique challenges at home and at school. But with the appropriate knowledge, tools and access to care, everyone with diabetes has the chance to live well.

On , we invite anyone who works with, supports or wants to learn more about children and youth living with diabetes to check out the PCMCH Paediatric Diabetes Network (PDN) resources on our website. These resources include guidelines and webinar recordings on improving care and support for young people with diabetes: https://www.pcmch.on.ca/paediatric-diabetes-network/

11/11/2025

Today, we remember and honour all of those who have served.

11/10/2025

By equipping providers, raising awareness among families, and building capacity across diverse healthcare settings, Ontario's regional maternal-child health networks are strengthening the province’s ability to respond to RSV and other respiratory illnesses.

In this Milestones article, read about how three regional networks are doing their part to prevent the spread of RSV: https://www.pcmch.on.ca/how-regional-networks-are-strengthening-ontarios-rsv-response/

11/07/2025

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 (EOHU), Dr. Roumeliotis (or “Dr. Paul” as he’s commonly known) was a professional musician – touring, producing records and even operating his own studio. Yet, it was a childhood fascination sparked by his mother’s work in a paediatrician’s office that eventually drew him toward medicine.

Read more about Dr. Paul – an innovator in health communications – and his journey in our latest issue of Milestones: https://www.pcmch.on.ca/pcmch-spotlight-dr-paul-roumeliotis/

11/04/2025

“In today’s digital world where misinformation is abundant, ensuring that health information is timely and evidence-based has never been more important,” writes PCMCH Executive Director Sanober Diaz. “Such information builds public trust, supports informed decision-making and improves health outcomes.”

Read Sanober’s full update, which highlights PCMCH’s RSV work and the need for evidence-based health information, in our latest issue of Milestones: https://www.pcmch.on.ca/ed-message-supporting-ontarians-with-evidence-based-health-information/

11/03/2025

November 2-8 is Treaties Recognition Week.

PCMCH is grateful to work on the traditional lands of the Haudenosaunee, Wendat and Anishinaabe Peoples, which are covered by the Toronto Purchase Treaty, the Williams Treaties and governed by the Dish with One Spoon Treaty.

We encourage everyone to learn more about our collective treaty rights and obligations. Click on the following links for a list of educational resources:
o https://anishinabek.ca/education-resources/
o https://www.ontario.ca/page/map-ontario-treaties-and-reserves

11/03/2025

UPDATE: Ontario midwives can now prescribe and administer the RSV monoclonal antibody (Beyfortus), an important step toward expanding timely and equitable access for infants and families this RSV season.

More:

RSV Monoclonal Antibody Added to Designated Drugs and Substances Regulation On Friday, October 31, the government advised the College of Midwives of Ontario that an amendment to O. Reg 188/24, the Designated Drugs and Substances Regulation under the Midwifery Act, 1991 had come into force. The amend...

10/28/2025

Organized by Healthcare Excellence Canada, Canadian Patient Safety Week explores and addresses healthcare harm and strives to create safer care for all.

This , we encourage healthcare providers to check out PCMCH's guidance report on the safe administration of oxytocin. The guidance report outlines 11 best practice recommendations that support the safe management of pregnant patients whose labour is induced or augmented with oxytocin.

Learn more about this resource and other tools by visiting PCMCH’s Safe Administration of Oxytocin webpage: https://www.pcmch.on.ca/safe-administration-of-oxytocin/

10/27/2025

We are pleased to share the Supplementary Clinical Guidance for Health Care Providers, which is now available on the PCMCH website:https://www.pcmch.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Supplementary-Clinical-Guidance-For-Healthcare-Providers_Oct2025_Ontario-Infant-and-High-Risk-Children-RSV-Prevention-Program.pdf

Developed by the Provincial RSV Advisory Group, this resource provides responses to frequently asked questions and supports best practices in implementing Ontario’s Infant and High-Risk Children RSV Prevention Program. It complements the Ministry of Health’s provincial guidance.

We encourage you to share this resource with your colleagues and networks.

For more RSV-related resources, check out our RSV webpage: https://www.pcmch.on.ca/respiratory-viruses-and-immunizations/

10/20/2025

Register now for the Canadian Children, Youth, and Communities Health In | Equity Conference, which takes place next week on October 29-30.

Proudly supported by PCMCH, will showcase how creative partnerships and community-led solutions are expanding opportunities for children and youth to thrive. Keynotes such as "Equitable Access to Physical Activity and Sports" and "Building Mental Health Resilience in Youth" will offer fresh perspectives for those working across healthcare, education and advocacy.Join this national dialogue shaping health systems that nurture every child’s potential.

Register early to secure your seat online: https://www.cpd.utoronto.ca/ccyc/