The Northern Maternal Child Network (NMCN) aims to create an integrated system of care by transforming the delivery of care, and outcomes, across the maternal-child health continuum of the Northern Region.
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The NMCN is connected and informed at regional and provincial levels with strong relationships with the Ministry of Health (MOH), Ontario Health, Provincial Council for Maternal and Child Health (PCMCH),Better Outcomes Registry and Network (BORN), regional networks, hospitals, health service providers, community partners, patients and families.
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The NMCN has developed an inventory of resources and evidence-based guidelines to support maternal, newborn, and pediatric care. The NMCN seeks to facilitate collaborative implementation of guidelines across the region.
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The NMCN is dedicated to ensuring Northern stakeholders are aware of upcoming educational opportunities and events. Check our events calendar regularly.
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The Northern Maternal Child Network (NMCN) respectfully acknowledges that our work, and that of our community partners, is carried out on the traditional territories of Indigenous Peoples. The NMCN spans across Northern Ontario, which includes the lands of the people of Treaty 9, Treaty 3, Treaty 5, and the Robinson Treaties of 1850.
These traditional lands have been home have been inhabited, cared for, and stewarded by Indigenous Peoples since time immemorial. They are the traditional territories of The Northeast and Northwest regions are home to the Cree, Moose Cree, Ojibway/Chippewa, Oji-Cree, Mushkegowuk, Algonquin, Odawa, Métis, Nipissing, and Anishinabek Peoples, each with their own distinct histories, languages, and traditions.
We express our sincere gratitude for the privilege of living and working on these lands. We recognize and honour the ongoing contributions of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples in shaping and strengthening our region, our province, and our nation. The NMCN remains committed to fostering respectful and meaningful partnerships with Indigenous clients, partners, and communities.
The NMCN is dedicated to ensuring Northern stakeholders are aware of upcoming educational opportunities and events. Check our events calendar regularly.
About Us
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
A new team dedicated to transporting neonates and infants has started performing patient transfers at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC).
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We are looking for patients or family members to join our committees who have accessed maternal, newborn or pediatric healthcare services.
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Toronto Star recently published an article focused on myopia in children and how it is progressively getting more common.
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COMING SOON!
The NMCN is excited to introduce comprehensive educational modules designed to enhance learning and skill proficiency. Hosted on our dedicated Learning Management System, these offerings will support professional development and promote standardized competencies in obstetrical, neonatal, and pediatric care.
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Meet the dedicated team behind NMCN. Our passionate professionals bring diverse expertise in maternal and child health, working collaboratively to drive impactful change across Northern Ontario. Together, we’re committed to improving healthcare access, education, and outcomes for families and communities.
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