2026 GTA Neo-Peds Clinical Committee Meeting: Highlights and Reflections

On October 19, 2026, the Toronto Region Maternal and Child Health Network (TMCHN) hosted our third annual In-Person GTA Neonatal-Pediatric (Neo-Peds) Clinical Committee Meeting at the SickKids Patient Support Centre. By bringing together over 50 clinical and operational leaders from across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) both in person and virtually, the meeting provided an opportunity to connect, exchange knowledge, and advance shared priorities in neo-peds care.

Building on previous years’ meetings, this year we continued to focus on key priorities in neo-peds care, including respiratory viral season preparations, RSV prevention, and regional surge planning. Presentations also highlighted ongoing initiatives to strengthen pediatric surgical partnerships and enhance coordination across healthcare organizations.

A key focus for the afternoon session was sepsis quality improvement, with representatives from GTA hospitals sharing their local approaches to improving sepsis recognition and management. Additionally, the afternoon featured projects and programs exploring ways to strengthen patient transfers and access to the appropriate level of care across the region.

Beyond the presentations, the meeting provided a space for colleagues to exchange perspectives, learn from each other’s experiences, and identify opportunities for continued work together. Participant feedback reflected the value of these discussions, with 94% of survey respondents agreeing that the meeting was relevant and valuable to their day-to-day work.

The TMCHN sincerely thanks all presenters, attendees, and partners for their ongoing contributions and participation. We’re excited for next year and look forward to progressing this important work together!