Today is World Sepsis Day, an annual initiative by the Global Sepsis Alliance. Sepsis occurs when the body's response to an infection harms its own tissues and organs. Unfortunately, preterm babies, with their weaker immune systems, are more susceptible to developing sepsis. To learn more about sepsis and its symptoms, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eqWH9dw Prefer a video? Check out our Preemie Chat on the topic with Dr. Eugene Ng: https://lnkd.in/d6MfqqPY Let's raise awareness about sepsis and its impact on preterm infants and work towards better prevention and care. #PreemiePowerCanada #CPBF #Prematurebabies #Pretermbabies #WorldSepsisDay2024
Canadian Premature Babies Foundation
Hospitals and Health Care
Toronto, Ontario 1,587 followers
Our vision is a brighter future for all premature babies and their families.
About us
Our mission is to empower families of premature babies every step of the way, through support and education. We are a parent-led organization. As parents of premature babies ourselves, we understand the obstacles our community goes through. We provide support and education for families. Everything we produce is evidence-based, in collaboration with researchers and clinicians. Purpose We want the families of premature babies to know they are not alone. Goal Our ultimate goal is to give babies born preterm a brighter future. Raise awareness within the public, the media, and the government on issues affecting preterm birth. Reduce the incidence of preterm births by promoting standardized and effective pre-and ante-natal screening programs. Provide understandable and readily accessible information for families before, during, and after preterm birth. Promote the establishment of local and provincial family associations and support such initiatives with information. Improve neonatal care through education and research by providing a platform for Canada-wide activities. Promote the training and further education of all medical, nursing, and allied health professions involved in the care and after-care of premature and sick newborns. Establish similar standards of care for sick newborns across Canada. Promote the improvement of transitional care of premature children after discharge from hospital and improving community care. Establish and coordinate a scientific advisory panel for interdisciplinary, experimental, and clinical research to improve the care of premature newborns. Secure long-term public funding for newborn and family issues. Establish and coordinate a political advisory panel to secure long-term public funding for newborn and family issues.
- Website
-
http://cpbf-fbpc.org
External link for Canadian Premature Babies Foundation
- Industry
- Hospitals and Health Care
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Toronto, Ontario
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2012
- Specialties
- Prematurity, Preterm birth awareness, Neonatal care, Advocacy and Advisory, NICU, Special Care Nursery, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Peer-to-Peer support, research, advocacy, mental health, and awareness
Locations
-
Primary
Get directions
4225 B Dundas St W
Toronto, Ontario M8X 1Y3, CA
Employees at Canadian Premature Babies Foundation
-
Fabiana Bacchini
-
Karen Bong
Champion for Family Integrated Care for NICU babies and their families. Experienced program manager for initiatives to support, educate, engage, and…
-
Jan Marin
Medical Malpractice Lawyer
-
Heather Cresswell, NP
B2B healthcare content marketing writer | B2C freelance health writer | Neonatal and pediatric SME & consultant | Nurse practitioner with decades of…
Updates
-
Join us on September 13 at 1 PM EDT for our latest Preemie chat on "Navigating PPROM: Key Strategies for Management, Future Research, and Supporting Future Pregnancies." Dive into understanding the implications of Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes (PPROM) and how it can impact your baby’s journey. Hear from experts Dr. Isabelle Boucoiran and Dr. Stefania Ronzoni as they share effective management strategies, exciting future research developments, and essential tips for managing future pregnancies post-PPROM. Save the date and tune in to enrich your knowledge and support your pregnancy journey.
LIVE Preemie Chats - Navigating PPROM - September 13 at 1 pm EDT
www.linkedin.com
-
Start the new school year right with Mabel's Labels! Label all your gear and support the Canadian Premature Babies Foundation at the same time. Let's gear up for a great year ahead! Here’s how to help: 1️⃣ Visit mabelslabels.ca 2️⃣ Click "Support a Fundraiser" and search for "Canadian Premature Babies Foundation"
-
-
This Thursday at noon EDT, we are hosting a session for our CPBF family! It is a heartwarming opportunity for parents who have experienced the NICU journey to come together, share stories, and uplift each other. Find out more about this unique gathering at https://lnkd.in/eJgAiTp. A big shoutout to @theupseat for their invaluable support in making these sessions possible! 💜 #NICUFamilies #NICUsupport #PeerSupportGroup #CPBF #ParentSupport #ShareYourStory
-
-
Join us on September 13 at 1 PM EDT for our latest Preemie chat on "Navigating PPROM: Key Strategies for Management, Future Research, and Supporting Future Pregnancies." Dive into understanding the implications of Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes (PPROM) and how it can impact your baby’s journey. Hear from experts Dr. Isabelle Boucoiran and Dr. Stefania Ronzoni as they share effective management strategies, exciting future research developments, and essential tips for managing future pregnancies post-PPROM. Save the date and tune in on our Facebook, LinkedIn or YouTube pages to enrich your knowledge and support your pregnancy journey. #PPROM #PretermBirth #PregnancyCare #FutureMothers #PreeieChat
-
-
Join us for the TCS Toronto Waterfront Charity Challenge in Toronto on October 19-20, 2024! Let's make a difference together. 💖 #CPBF #TCSToronto #CharityChallenge #MakeADifference #TeamSpirit #Fundraising #PrematureBabies How to participate: Join our team or donate directly. Visit the link in our bio to sign up or donate:https://lnkd.in/dvNh8dp8
-
-
Have you heard of FASD? Today, we come together to raise awareness on International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day. FASD is a lifelong disability that can impact the brain and body of babies exposed to alcohol in the womb. In Canada alone, 9 in every 1,000 babies are born with FASD. For more in-depth information: https://lnkd.in/gyfBkspx Watch this Preemie Chat with Dr Sarah Gander about the Importance of the Prenatal, Perinatal and Follow-up of Mothers and Babies where moms have used drugs or alcohol during the pregnancy: https://lnkd.in/dbiGMa5j Let's unite in spreading knowledge and understanding about FASD to support affected individuals and their families. #PreemiePowerCanada #CPBF #Prematurebabies #Pretermbabies #FASD2024
-
-
🗓️ Mark Your Calendars! Join Saul’s Light for the 4th Annual NICU Health & Equity Summit on Thursday, September 19 at 9am EST, featuring Kimberly Novod, Founder & Executive Director of Saul's Light Foundation. 🌟 This year, lets celebrating the power of human milk—because it’s truly medicine! Don’t miss out on this important event. See you there! Sign up for the event here: https://lnkd.in/gTC_n_hk #NICU #SaulsLight #CPBF
-
-
Happy Grandparents Day! On this special day, we want to acknowledge and appreciate all the grandparents who share in the emotions and challenges faced by NICU parents. Your unwavering support means the world to us, and we are grateful for your presence on this journey and helping us while we are in NICU. In honour of this day, we'd love to hear about your most cherished moment with your grandchildren. Please share your heartwarming stories in the comments below! 📸 Gabriel, born at 26 weeks, with his grandparents #PreemiePowerCanada #CPBF #Prematurebabies #Pretermbabies #GrandparentsDay
-
-
We’re excited to share the FCC Taskforce Summer Newsletter! 🌟 Dive into the latest updates on quality improving in NICU Family-Centered Care. See how this initiative is making a difference! Check out the summer letter here: https://ow.ly/P5My50ThqR7 #NICU #FamilyCenteredCare #CanadianPrematureBabies
-