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"Do seizures hurt the brain or does the hurt brain seize? Infantile Spasms: a Developmental and or Epileptic Encephalopathy | Dr. Kevin Jones, Dr. Stephanie Lavoie, & Dr. Nevena Simic | April 14, 2022

Dr. Kevin Jones is a pediatric neurologist and epileptologist in the Comprehensive Pediatric Epilepsy Program at McMaster Children’s Hospital. He is also an Associate Professor in…

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"Examining and Supporting the Intersectional Needs of Refugee and Newcomer Children in Canadian Healthcare" | Dr. Sukaina Dada | December 7, 2023

Dr. Sukaina Dada has been working to improve children’s health and wellness for over 15 years. She focuses on addressing health disparities faced by racialized and newcomer children with…

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“Goals of care in the PICU: A smooth two-way street or a multitude of bumpy paths?”| Dr. Ronish Gupta, Dr. Dave Lysecki & Dr. Eiman Al-Hashemi | June 23, 2022

Dr. Ronish Gupta is a Pediatric Intensivist and the medical director of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at McMaster Children’s Hospital. He a special interest in interprofessional and…

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"Me and My Illness:" Activity book series to support children and families living with serious illness | Ceilidh Eaton Russell | June 9, 2022

Ceilidh Eaton Russell shares about her activity books that help children and their families navigate the many questions and emotions that come with having a serious illness, or being close to someone…

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"Parents as Partners in Resident Education: Opportunities for Impact!" – Dr. Karen Beattie & Dr. Sureka Pavalagantharajah | February 16, 2023

Objectives: 1. Describe different ways in which parents can be involved in pediatric resident education. 2. Understand challenges associated with measuring and reporting…

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"Quality Improvement Potpourri from St Joseph's NICU" | Dr. Samara Chitayat, Dr. Rana Esmaeilizand, Dr. Sandi Seigel, Julia Smallman, NP | August 4, 2022

Dr. Samara Chitayat is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at McMaster University. The focus of her inpatient work is in neonatal care at SJH. Outpatient work includes Neonatal…

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“TRIKAFTA” | Dr. Linda Pedder & Amanda Bartels | November 9, 2023

Dr. Linda Pedder is an Associate Professor within the Department of Pediatrics, Division Head of Pediatric Respirology and Director of the Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis clinic at McMaster…

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“Youth reflections and perspectives on healthcare experiences” | Panel of Youth from McMaster Children’s Youth Advisory Council | February 1, 2024

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A collaborative adventure: Working in partnership to navigate new landscapes in family-centred child health research and practice | Dr. Andrea Cross | March 28, 2024

Dr. Andrea Cross (she/her) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at McMaster University. Patient-Oriented Research (POR) and Implementation Science are foundational to her program…

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Access to Epilepsy Surgery, Dr. Andrea Andrade, April 1 2022

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Addressing knowledge gaps among children with hypertension: Informing practice and supporting families | Dr. Rahul Chanchlani | August 3, 2023

Dr. Rahul Chanchlani is an Associate Professor in the Division of Nephrology at McMaster Children’s Hospital. After completing his initial medical training in India, he moved to Canada in 2013.…

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Bridging The Gap (3/6): Indigenous Health Inequity | Feb. 2021

Identification of key factors and issues related to health inequities among Indigenous populations and promotion of Indigenous health allyship in the clinical setting including applications in…

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Bridging the Gap: Anti-Racism and Anti-Ableism: Accessibility and Anti-Racist Informed Allyship in Healthcare Continuums | Renata Hall | September 28, 2023

Renata Hall is the Manager of Inclusion and Anti-Racism Education within the Equity and Inclusion Office at McMaster and she is also a PhD Student within Social Sciences. Renata educates from her…

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Bridging the Gap: Providing Trauma-Informed and Culturally Safe Care for Indigenous Children and Families | Dr. Ryan Giroux | March 9, 2023

Dr. Ryan Giroux is a General Pediatrician working at St. Michael’s Hospital and the Inner City Health Associates in Toronto. He is Métis from the Métis Nation of Alberta as well…

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Building Bridges to Better Care, Child Health and Development | May 20, 2021

Dr. Jan Willem Gorter. Pediatric Physiatrist, Professor of Pediatrics and associate member in the School of Rehabilitation Science at McMaster University. He is Director of CanChild and holds the…

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Camp: A prescription for Pediatric Palliative Care | Sandra Ross | Sep 15th, 2022

Sandra Ross has spent her career working in Pediatrics with a specialization in both Oncology and Palliative Care. She is a vocal advocate and champion for integrating "camp"…

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Campfire Circle | Ken Aldridge | May 26, 2022

Ken Aldridge, manager of In-Hospital Programs at Campfire Circle (previously Camp Ooch & Camp Trillium), shares about the wonderful offerings and programs of camp, and the many ways in which…

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CanChild – What can we do together? | Dr. Olaf Kraus de Camargo | September 1, 2022

Dr. Olaf Kraus de Camargo obtained his medical training in Brazil where he also specialized in Pediatrics. He obtained further subspecialty training in child neurology and social pediatrics in…

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Caring for children and youth new to Canada: our role as health professionals | Dr. Lita Cameron, Dr. Laura Erdman & Dr. Andrea Hunter | November 16, 2023

Dr. Lita Cameron is a family physician in downtown Hamilton, Ontario and a Newborn Care Hospitalist at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton, where Dr. Cameron is a clinical preceptor for Family…

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Child Life in Adult Oncology: A story of advocacy, innovation, and research | October 28, 2021

Speakers: Heather McKean, CCLS; Bridget Veltri, CCLS, Dave Lysecki, MD Current support networks fail to meet the needs of children with an ill or dying parent or of patients to support them in their…

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Children with Disabilities and Human Rights | Grand Rounds | Dec. 2, 2021 |

Speakers, Dr. Olaf Kraus De Camargo, Dr. Keiko Shikako-Thomas, and Rachel Martens discuss Children with Disabilities and Human Rights, in this December 2nd, 2021 presentation of Pediatrics Grand…

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Communicating with a Trauma-and-Violence-Informed Approach | Dr Anne Niec (Jan 27, 2022)

Professor, Dr Anne Niec, Director of the Child Advocacy and Assessment Program at McMaster University and McMaster Children's Hospital discusses trauma-and-violence-informed care that promotes…

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Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy: From Diagnosis to Management – Perspectives from a Gastroenterologist and an Allergist | Dr. Nikhil Pai & Dr. Doug Mack | June 8, 2023

Dr. Nikhil Pai is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics through the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. He is the medical lead of the Complex Pediatric Nutrition Clinic and Pediatric…

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Decision-making and tracheostomy: How our values, biases and hopes inform the choices we make | Dr. Erin Kwolek | Feb 22nd, 2024

Dr. Erin Kwolek is a staff pediatric palliative care physician at Roger Neilson House and the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario. She is also trained and has worked as a pediatric…

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