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The latest media coverage and highlighted articles from the Pediatricians Alliance of Ontario (PAO) and news archives

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PAO Liaison, Dr. Sarangan Uthayalingam interviewed by the Globe and Mail; Despite rise in hospitalizations of kids with COVID-19, Omicron variant appears less severe

January 15, 2022

PAO Liaison, Dr. Sarangan Uthayalingam interviewed by the Globe and Mail; Despite rise in hospitalizations of kids with COVID-19, Omicron variant appears less severe

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The PAO joined with pediatric colleagues across Canada and Ontario to advocate for the reopening of schools for the well being of Ontario children

January 7, 2022

The Pediatricians Alliance of Ontario Joins the Pediatric Section, OMA and the Canadian Pediatric Society in advocating for the re-opening of schools.

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PAO Joins the Ontario Science Table to Support re-Opening Schools

May 29, 2021

The PAO is among the signatories on the Ontario’s Science Advisory Table recommendation to reopen schools

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Dr. Sharon Burey Weighs in on Back to School on Metro Morning

May 26, 2021

Dr. Sharon Burey, President, PAO was interviewed on Metro Morning by Ismaila Alfa, and weighed in on the educational losses, mental health concerns, and the potential risks vs. benefits of kids going back to school.

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The PAO joins with doctors groups and children's advocates across the Province to Advocate for Schools to ReOpen

May 20, 2021

Pediatricians Alliance of Ontario joins with Doctors Groups and Children's Advocates across the Province to Advocate for Schools to Re-Open

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Ontario Pediatricians Call on the Ontario Government to Open Summer Camps

May 12, 2021

The Pediatricians of Ontario Call on the Ontario Government in an open letter to open Summer Camps

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'Kids are not doing well;' Pediatricians raise alarm bells about the impact of pandemic on children

April 21, 2021

Pediatricians Dr. Jane Liddle, Past Vice-President, PAO, Dr. Kelley Zwicker, PSOMA COVID-19 Working Group Member, and Dr. Andrzej Rochowski were interviewed by the Ottawa Citizen regarding their concern about the mental and physical well-being of kids during the pandemic.

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Doctors say Ontario children suffering from 'social malnutrition' during COVID-19 pandemic

April 14, 2021

Dr. Saba Merchant, Vaughan pediatrician and PSOMA COVID19 Working Group Member, is interviewed by CBC about the mental health of children and teens

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Pandemic and Youth Mental Health

January 24, 2021

Dr. Sharon Burey, PAO President, is interviewed by Natasha Fatah on CBC News Network

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Why pediatricians are worried about kids during the time of COVID-19

October 21, 2020

Dr. Kelley Zwicker, Ontario Pediatrician, writes in the Ottawa Citizen about, "children and teens with excessive worry, behavioural outbursts, low mood and stress."

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COVID-19 Vaccine:  Who should get the vaccine next?

January, 2021

Dr. Hirotaka Yamashiro, Past President, and Chair, Pediatric Section, OMA is interviewed  on CTV News.

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Proper planning required for the COVID-19 classroom

August 3, 2020

Toronto Star opinion piece written by Dr. Sharon Burey, President, and Dr. Malini Dave, Vice-President

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Pediatricians issue urgent call for help to get flu shot to more people this fall

September 21, 2020

CBC News article by Nicole Ireland
Petition launched by Ontario doctors warns of 'imminent crisis in influenza vaccination'

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Are we paying enough attention to kids' health during the pandemic?

August 2020

PAO President, Dr. Sharon Burey, says there are two major concerns for our kids' health during the pandemic, beyond the immediate threat of COVID-19 itself

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How to Talk to Your Kids about Coronavirus

February 26, 2020

Past President, PAO and Pediatrics Section Chair, Dr. Hirotaka Yamashiro, speaks to CBC's The Current about how to talk to kids about the coronavirus.

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OHRC at the Right to Read Inquiry

January 29, 2020

PAO President, Dr. Sharon Burey spoke to OHRC at the Right to Read Inquiry in London, Ontario. She appears in the following video between 2hrs 19mins to 2hr 29mins.

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The End of Ontario's Child Advocate?

2019

Pediatricians Alliance of Ontario President, Dr. Hirotaka Yamashiro, speaks to The Medical Post about the government's decision to close the office of the Ontario Child Advocate.

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