Kids Health Alliance (KHA)

We’re thrilled to welcome @RVH_HealthCntr to Kids Health Alliance as our seventh community hospital partner! Together we will continue advancing children and youth’s health care in Ontario. Read more about this partnership: kidshealthalliance.ca/royal-victoria…

Children are disproportionately impacted by pain. When their pain is undertreated or ignored, children experience gaps in care, safety, equity, and even human rights. But it doesn’t have to hurt. SKIP has the evidence, tools and techniques to prevent and treat children’s pain.

Celebrating International Nurses Week! 🙏 To the incredible nurses in our partnership, thank you for your tireless work and unwavering commitment to the well-being of our smallest patients and their families. Thank you for everything you do! #InternationalNursesDay

Today is #ChildAndYouthMentalHealthDay. Let’s raise awareness and build a more inclusive, responsive, and equitable mental health system for Ontario’s children and youth. 💛 #CMHW2025 #VoicesUnheardStoriesTold #KidsCantWait

We’re stronger together! That’s why SKIP has led 450+ consultations with pain champions over the last 5 years, increasing pain awareness and improving pain management for children. For useful pain management resources visit: tinyurl.com/22yafvfd #NPAW2024 #ItDoesntHaveToHurt

This week we’re celebrating #RespiratoryTherapyWeek! A BIG thank you to all the amazing Respiratory Therapists across our partnership! Thank you for all that you do to every day to help children and caregivers breathe easy!

We would like to recognize all the amazing ED nurses during #EmergencyNursesWeek for their dedication, and the compassionate support and care they provide patients and families.

Happy #NeonatalNursesDay! 🌟 A huge thank you to all the incredible neonatal nurses for your unwavering dedication, compassion, and expertise. Your care makes a world of difference for the tiniest patients and their families. #ThankYouNurses 💙👶

On World #Sepsis Day, we’re recognizing our partners & all they’ve done to implement evidence-based care on sepsis and thank them for their continued commitment to care for children & families. Let’s raise awareness about the signs and symptoms of sepsis, ow.ly/wzv350PH2pSS

September is #SickleCellAwarenessMonth. About 1 in 2500 newborns in Canada will have sickle cell disease. Let’s spread awareness and support those affected by this condition. aboutkidshealth.ca/collection/sic…

Today is the first day of National Immunization Awareness Month – a great time to learn about the benefits of immunization! | Immunize Canada & Vaccine Ambassadors | bit.ly/2VsrCo8 #VaccinesWork #ProtectYourFuture #GetImmunized #NIAM2024

Today is the first day of National Immunization Awareness Month – a great time to learn about the benefits of immunization! | Immunize Canada & Vaccine Ambassadors | bit.ly/2VsrCo8 #VaccinesWork #ProtectYourFuture #GetImmunized #NIAM2024

One year after @fordnation announced an historic investment, the children’s health system is expanding services & improving response times 👇 chcontario.ca/one-year-later… @CHEO @kidsmentalhlth @EmpoweredKidsON @HBKidsHospital @KidsHealthAllnc @LHSCCanada @mch_childrens @SickKidsNews

It’s #NationalDrowningPreventionWeek! Drowning is a leading cause of injury-related death for children under 5. Learn how to keep children safe in and around water by visiting aboutkidshealth.ca/watersafety @AboutKidsHealth

Today is World Sickle Cell Day #WSCD #SickleCellDay. Did you know Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder that is present at birth? Learn more about caring for children with Sickle Cell Disease through @TREKKca updated resources trekk.ca/resources/bott…

Check out this upcoming conference on paediatric pain from our partners at @SKPainCentre

*NEW* article: Learn how to fall-proof your home to prevent injuries. Falls are the leading cause of hospital admissions from injury for children aged 0–14 years, but may of these injuries can be prevented. Read more: ow.ly/h07i50RX3Bc #FallPrevention #Parenting

Our next Public Talk is just around the corner! Join us on June 17 for a discussion on #brainhealth, exploring the intersection of Indigenous knowledge & Western neuroscience. 📅 Join the conversation: braininstitute.ca/news-events/20… @CAMHnews @SickKidsNews @PONDNetwork @Health_Nexus

Happy Birthday to our founding partner ⁦⁦@CHEO⁩! Congratulations on this milestone anniversary! 🥳 Thank you for your invaluable partnership and support over the years. What a remarkable 50 years of dedicated service to children, youth and families!

Did you know that youth's high digital quotient comes with potential risks like misinformation? ℹ️📲 With the rapid evolution of digital technology, empowering youth with digital literacy skills is more critical than EVER. 🧠 👉Discover how the #OurKidsHealth Digital Health Youth Fellows program addresses this need, preparing the next generation to thrive in a digitally-driven world: kidshealthnetwork.org/digital-health… 🔗Read the article by M. Claire Buchan, @DrJasminBhawra, and Dr. Tarun Katapally: slejournal.springeropen.com/articles/10.11… #DigitalLiteracy #YouthEmpowerment #YouthLeadership #DigitalHealthYouthFellows