Advancing Paediatric Emergency Care Through Hands-on Training
When a critically ill child arrives at a community hospital, every second matters. Yet for many health care teams, these moments are rare – high pressure situations that require immediate action, precision, and confidence. Children’s Health Foundation is helping address this gap by supporting the expansion of the Paediatric Regional […]
A milestone moment: Celebrating strength, resilience and the next chapter in care
June is a season of graduation – of caps tossed into the air, proud families, and exciting new beginnings. At Children’s Hospital, London Health Sciences Centre, this year marked a different kind of milestone, as patients and families gathered to celebrate the Transitions in Care graduation event – honouring young […]
Practice Saves Lives Before a Crisis Ever Begins
When a child’s life hangs in the balance, there is no room for trial and error. That is why the Michael Gunning Simulation Centre is so important. It gives new and seasoned frontline teams a realistic, high-stakes environment where they can sharpen skills, strengthen teamwork and prepare for critical situations before they happen in real life.
Ready When a Child Needs Them Most
There is no time to pause. But for many hospitals across Southwestern Ontario, the most serious Paediatric emergencies are also the ones teams see least often. That is what makes preparation so important.
Eight Hours in Paediatric Emergency
Most shifts move between the ordinary and the urgent without warning. One room may hold a child who will be discharged within the hour. Another may hold a life-or-limb emergency requiring multiple teams and immediate action.
That pace, and that unpredictability, is part of what defines the job.
I don’t save lives, you do
In 2011, Roger’s young son, Hunter, experienced a severe E. coli infection and was rushed to Children’s Hospital in London. What followed were two months no parent ever forgets.
Removing the barrier of travel: How a new partnership is supporting families across Western Ontario
For Lisa Doerksen, getting her son Oakley to the care he needs has never been simple. Born with a rare condition called Codas Syndrome – one with just a two per cent survival rate – Oakley’s journey began long before he entered the world. Today, at five years old, he […]
A Journey of Tomorrows
She made medical history at five months old. Last year, her doctor came to her wedding. Sarah Marshall was born five and a half weeks early, and within 24 hours, her body was already sending distress signals. Green bile. A gut that wouldn’t move. She was rushed to hospital where […]
Fight Against Time: First-of-its-kind Paediatric Rare Disease Registry
The morning Kaiden Babcock was born, his parents had no reason to expect what was coming. He was small and new, and the world was just beginning. But within weeks, the word “rare” would change everything. At just one month old, Kaiden was diagnosed with Infantile-onset Pompe disease (IOPD) – […]
Felix Found Hope, Laughter, and a Future Full of Possibility
When Hudson was 10 months old, his life – and ours – was placed in the hands of an extraordinary team. Our son’s future is bright because Dr. Chantel Cacciotti and Hudson’s entire care team refused to settle for anything less, pursuing excellence at every opportunity. Because of them, we are filled with hope.
Joey’s Journey: From Childhood Courage to a Bright, Creative Future
Joey was only four years old when he was diagnosed with leukemia. Just a month later, his family suffered the unimaginable loss of his mother. Overnight, Joey and his dad were navigating grief, uncertainty, and the reality of a life-threatening diagnosis.
Petra’s First Breath of Hope: How One Tiny Fighter Found Her Way Home
After 91 days in hospital, Petra came home, just in time for Christmas. It was the first time her big brother and sister finally got to hold her, an emotional moment her family still treasures.