‘A positive step forward’ -- MATTEL launches first blind Barbie. Toymaker created the doll, which carries a cane, to create a ‘sense of belonging’ for children with vision impairment, by Chloe Mac Donnell theguardian.com/society/articl… via The Guardian CNIB #disability #inclusion

Sask. recruits new pediatric gastroenterologist to Saskatoon thestarphoenix.com/news/local-new… via TheStarPhoenix.com

This story is *the perfect* examples of how more investments leads to better outcomes in healthcare for kids, which then leads to kids fulfilling their dreams and living their best lives. Great job McMaster Children's Hospital ! #WeCANforKids

"Imagine moving to a new town, walking into city hall, receiving a list of family physicians, and then being assigned the family physician of your choice." Outstanding article by Dr Mark Unger describing a high-functioning health system in... Denmark. thestar.com/opinion/contri…

REGISTER NOW 🗓️#ChildHealthCan2024 is heading to St. John's. This event is being planned with our co-host Janeway Children’s Hospital Foundation and NL Health Services and will feature the always popular Leadership On Tap session, pre-conference Hives, Hospital Tours and so much more! bit.ly/3ytBh1c

Congratulations to the 2024 Pediatric Academic Leadership Awards winners. These five recipients embody excellence and leadership in their roles. Learn more about the award winners: bit.ly/3YGb2Q9

Too many children with long COVID are suffering in silence. Their greatest challenge? The myth that the virus is 'harmless' for kids abc.net.au/news/2024-06-1… via ABC Australia André Picard Take Action Against COVID JAMA Pediatrics Canadian Paediatric Society André Picard

Early prevention programs for children could help end the opioid crisis theconversation.com/early-preventi… via The Conversation Canada

Congratulations to the 2024 Pediatric Academic Leadership Awards winners. These five recipients embody excellence and leadership in their roles. Learn more about the award winners: bit.ly/3YGb2Q9

Tim Powers: We should be thanking Canada's Olympians for the way they've lifted the country, and showed the true potency and goodness of the power of sport. Tim Powers #cdnpoli buff.ly/3YMSRrR (subs)

A: 1.1 Million children Q: how many American children's lives were saved because of routine vaccination according to a recent study? buff.ly/4cif3NI

Hey all human development, child and youth health research leaders… Check out the 3 other CIHR institutes who will be recruiting new Scientific Directors over the next year! CIHR-IHDCYH

We had the pleasure of welcoming MP Valerie Bradford this week to discuss future opportunities in health care research, innovation, and how to expand children’s health to better support kids and families in our region and beyond. #HHSresearch #kidshealth

🏥 Nothing better than a site visit to really understand what's going on in our healthcare systems! Thank you MP Lisa Hepfner for taking the time to visit our member organization McMaster Children's Hospital to learn about challenges and solutions in children's healthcare.

I'm a couple days behind but just had a chance to watch Michelle Obama 's full speech to the DNC. Do yourself a favour & find 20 minutes to watch. Bring Kleenex. I am overcome with hope for what's possible when humble, hard-working people lead like this. cbc.ca/player/play/vi…

This week we also welcomed Chad Collins for a tour. We had an engaging discussion on our critical role in the region and our response to some local challenges faced by youth and families, including emergency care, mental health services, and our Indigenous health supports.

Vaccines help to protect your child against many different diseases. Learn about the different vaccines and the conditions they help prevent: aboutkidshealth.ca/vaccines

(1/2)💡CHSCY Investigator Feature💡 Meet Emily Gruenwoldt (Emily Gruenwoldt), a principal investigator on the 2023 #CHSCY!

A warm welcome to the new leadership of Pediatric Chairs of Canada Drs. Patricia Birk and Meredith Irwin!

Are you 14-24 years old and passionate about combating health misinformation in your community? We invite you to join us at the Together Against Misinformation Conference! At this full-day in-person event, you will have the opportunity to attend presentations and workshops