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Finding the spirit of Christmas in unexpected places
By Sam Wong, MD, FRCPC Edmonton, Alta. I was talking to a friend the other day and they asked what I was doing for Christmas. I responded that, as I have for most of years since I was a paediatric resident, I would be doing rounds in the… Read more
December 1, 2014
Webinar series explores best practices in providing care for patients new to Canada
Do you want to know how to better serve immigrant and refugee families in your practice? Join us for a series of free webinars based on content from Caring for Kids New to Canada. Dr. Morton Beiser and Dr. Priya Watson will host the next session on… Read more
October 14, 2014
Study gathering data on early signs of childhood Lyme disease
A new Canadian Paediatric Surveillance Program study is collecting Lyme disease data to help paediatricians recognize and treat the disease more quickly, and to help establish preventive measures. “If you recognize Lyme disease early and treat it,… Read more
June 30, 2014
Toward a healthier and more just society for children and families
Andrew Lynk MD MSc FRCPC D.Litt.(Hons) President, Canadian Paediatric Society Delivered in Montreal, June 25, 2014 Bonjour mes amis. Bienvenue à Montreal! Welcome friends and colleagues. My name is Andrew Lynk, and I’m a community… Read more
June 18, 2014
Paediatrics with Team Broken Earth, Port au Prince, Haiti
Leigh Anne Newhook, MD St. John’s, Nfld. In 2011, a group of physicians, nurses, and one physiotherapist from Newfoundland travelled to and worked at Bernard Mevs Hospital, located in downtown Port au Prince. The hospital is the adult… Read more
June 9, 2014
Reflections on global health for newborns and mothers
Andrew Lynk MD MSc FRCPC D.Litt.(Hons) President, Canadian Paediatric Society I recently attended the Saving Every Woman, Saving Every Child Summit in Toronto. Several CPS members were invited, including Dr. Jenn Brenner (Calgary), who was also an… Read more
May 26, 2014
CPS website targets professionals working with newcomer families
Children and youth new to Canada do not enjoy the same health status as their Canadian-born peers. That’s why the Canadian Paediatric Society wants to ensure that physicians, nurses and other health care practitioners caring for immigrant and… Read more
May 12, 2014
CPS statement draws attention to need for improved child death review
Alberta Human Services Minister Manmeet Bhullar said in January that the province would change reporting rules and examine options for the review of all child deaths in Alberta. This announcement was made at the province’s Roundtable on Death and… Read more
April 28, 2014
Long-time CPS member encourages physician advocacy: ‘Give that little bit extra for better care’
Dr. Barry Adams has been a CPS member for nearly 50 years. He has served on the board, including a term as president, and was instrumental in establishing the Canadian Paediatric Foundation, now known as Healthy Generations. Now at age 80, as he… Read more
April 14, 2014
CPS advocates bike helmets for all cyclists
Bicycle helmets reduce the risk of head injuries and should be legislated for all ages across Canada, said the Canadian Paediatric Society in a recent position statement. However, only 4 of 13 Canadian provinces and territories meet the CPS… Read more
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