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SPARK Conversations
What does it take to build better healthcare systems that truly work for every child in Canada? SPARK Conversations is Children's Healthcare Canada's podcast series bringing together the clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and families who are shaping the future of children's healthcare to explore what's working, what's possible, and what comes next. This is where the conversation starts.
SPARK Conversations
Latest Episodes
The Long View: Building Lifetime Pathways for Kids of All Abilities
Families navigate fragmented healthcare and education systems while managing invisible labour that systems and professionals often don't recognize: coordinating care, translating information across sectors, and advocating for their childr...
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Building Bridges: Navigating the transition from child to adult care
Children with congenital heart disease face developmental challenges similar to those born prematurely, yet follow-up care in Canada depends on where a child is born and lacks the systematic approach that exists for other at-risk populations. I...
SPARK Conversations: A New Chapter Begins
Children's Healthcare Canada is proud to bring you SPARK Conversations in a new mini-series format — going deeper on the issues that matter most to children, youth, and their families. Each mini-series is designed to inform and advance healthca...
Seen from the Start: The case for early identification and care
Early identification and intervention can transform outcomes for children with disabilities and their families, yet Canada's fragmented health and education systems create barriers that leave parents navigating alone. In this episode, gue...
'Tis the season - Flu, RSV, and COVID: A heads-up from down under
Across Australia, pediatric centres have just come through a challenging respiratory virus season - driven by influenza, RSV, and COVID - with unusually high volumes among infants and young children, shifting viral patterns, and sustained press...