Provincial Council for Maternal and Child Health

12/05/2025

Tomorrow, we honour and remember the 14 women who were murdered at the Polytechnique Montréal in a horrific act of misogyny on December 6, 1989, and all women, girls and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals who have experienced gender-based violence or lost their lives to it.

We encourage you to use the following supports and resources if you are experiencing violence, a survivor of violence or concerned about your safety: https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/gender-based-violence/additional-support-services.html

12/04/2025

The Ontario Paediatric Bariatric Network (OPBN) team highlights its Education Hub at The Hospital for Sick Children Learning Institute's Education Showcase in November. Supported by PCMCH, the OPBN Education Hub is a new initiative aimed at enhancing paediatric obesity management across Ontario.

Learn more about the work of the OPBN: https://www.pcmch.on.ca/ontario-paediatric-bariatric-network/

12/03/2025

Pregnant people with physical disabilities may experience unique challenges when accessing care. Considerations may include planning for transportation, accessing care spaces that meet individual needs, and partnering with healthcare providers who have experience and confidence in providing obstetrical care to individuals with physical disabilities.

Developed in partnership with Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre’s Accessible Care Pregnancy Clinic, the Accessible Pregnancy Care Planning Toolkit supports healthcare providers in addressing the unique challenges faced by pregnant individuals with physical disabilities. The Toolkit includes a Pregnancy Care Checklist for creating personalized care plans as well as a Complex Case Conference Template

We invite you to download the Toolkit and other resources by visiting our website: https://www.pcmch.on.ca/disability-and-pregnancy/

11/25/2025

Watch the recording from our latest Paediatric Diabetes Network (PDN) webinar featuring Sasha Delorme — an Indigenous patient advocate and researcher.

During her presentation, Sasha shares her personal story as well as her work with the Canadian Population Screening for Risk of Type 1 Diabetes (CanScreenT1D) national screening initiative and the Indigenous-led projects within it. This presentation is ideal for healthcare providers and people living with diabetes and their families.

Watch:

Presented on November 18, 2025, this webinar features Sasha Delorme, an Indigenous patient advocate and researcher. During her presentation, Sasha shares her...

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