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Stay informed with the latest developments in maternal and child health across Northern Ontario through our news section. We provide updates on policy changes, research publications, and action plans, such as the recent expansion of the Northern Health Travel Grant and strategies for sustaining rural birthing services

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New BORN publication identifies mortality following childbirth in Ontario

Maternal

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November 28, 2024

BORN Ontario is pleased to share a new publication outlining the number and causes of maternal* mortality associated with hospital births in Ontario over a 20-year period.

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Delivering Solutions: An Action Plan for Sustaining Rural Birthing in Northern Ontario

Maternal

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November 28, 2024

Northern Policy Institute’s latest publication presents a plan to address the decline of rural labour and delivery services and support the sustainability of the few programs that remain operational.

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UPDATED Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC) Quality Standard

NMCN and Industry Updates

Maternal

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November 4, 2024

The Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC) quality standard (originally published in 2018) has been updated to align with the most recent clinical evidence, which suggests that VBAC is safe for most eligible pregnant people.

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Ontario Government offering new supports for families of stillborn children

NMCN and Industry Updates

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October 28, 2024

The Ontario Government is offering new supports for grieving families of stillborn children, including a new commemorative document of stillbirth, and by eliminating administrative fees for certified copies of stillbirth registrations.

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9th Annual Northern Ontario Women’s Health Conference

Events, Courses and Webinars

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October 9, 2024

NOSM University and the Lakehead Obstetrics and Gynecology Local Education Group are hosting the 9th annual Northern Ontario Women's Health Conference on November 22, 2024, in Thunder Bay, ON.

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Infant and High-Risk Children RSV Prevention program

Maternal

Newborn

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August 29, 2024

The Ministry of Health is launching the Infantand High-risk Children RSV Prevention Program for the 2024-25 season.

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