Being in the hospital does not have to mean no fun. Learn tips on how to make the most out of your stay.
Your child's paediatric hospital may have resources and processes to help your child prepare to enter the adult health-care system. Learn more about these.
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a type of bacteria that can cause infections ranging from mild to severe. Read about prevention and treatment of MRSA infections.
Learn about carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE) and the precautions that will be taken to prevent the spread of CPE while your child is in the hospital and at home.
Death benefits are payable to families to help with the cost of funerals after a motor vehicle collision. Learn about accessing death and funeral benefits in Ontario.
Find contact information for poison centres in Canada. If your child is unconscious, not breathing or is having a seizure, call 911 immediately.
Read about tips and tricks for finding a primary health-care provider on your own.
Read about when you will need to transition to adult care, why this is necessary, and advice from other teens who have made the transition.
Learn about ongoing cancer research and your teenager's role in research and clinical trials.
Teens living with hemophilia learn practical tips when they are ready to take a trip abroad.
Discover the foundation for healthy eating with Canada's Food Guide. Learn about Canada’s Food Guide recommendations and how to apply them to your family’s diet.
Fat is an essential part of your child or teen’s diet. Learn why, and how to make sure your child is getting enough of the right kind of fat.
A step-by-step introduction to the different types of childhood brain tumors. Answers from Canadian Paediatric Hospitals.
Read about tips and tricks for finding a primary health-care provider for your family.
Battery-operated recreational devices such as e-scooters, e-bicycles and e-skateboards can cause serious injury due to the high speeds at which they travel. Learn more about using these devices safely and when to avoid them.
Learn the facts about radon, what it is, health risks, and practical tips on reducing radon exposure in the home.
An overview of immunization for children who have not been fully immunized according to the standard schedule.
Find out what type of scoliosis treatment might be needed for particular types of curves with the resource centre created by the Canadian Paediatric Hospitals.
Learn which COVID-19 vaccines are available in Canada, and find information on vaccine development, and safety and effectiveness in children.
Extensive tips, issues and a detailed description of brain surgery for a child with a brain tumour. Answers from Canadian Paediatric Hospitals.
An in-depth explanation of brain surgery for a child with a brain tumour. Answers provided by Canadian Paediatric Hospitals.
Jaundice is a condition that causes the skin and the whites of the eyes to turn yellow. Learn about causes and treatments of jaundice in newborns.
