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Danna Hull described how race data is collected and governed at the Better Outcomes Registry and Network (BORN). Dr. Grace (Qun) Miao described how race data has been used to investigate maternal health disparities, including in conjunction with intersectional considerations such as neighbourhood income quintile and education quintile.

We look forward to continuing our work together in 2026 to support the best possible beginnings for lifelong health.

Starting December 19, 2025, changes to the Laboratory Specimen Collection Centre Licensing Act (LSCCLA) allow midwives in Ontario to order publicly funded Non-invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) for pregnant individuals who meet Category I criteria.

BORN is proud to announce the release of a comprehensive new statistical report highlighting key maternal, newborn, and child health trends across the province over the past twelve years.

Perinatal Care in Northern, Rural and Remote Communities is a unique, interdisciplinary course designed to build your knowledge and skills in perinatal health within the context of Northern, rural and remote health systems.

We are proud to share that two members of the BORN team will be featured in the IC/ES webinar series Equity in Focus. This important discussion will highlight how BORN is working to advance health equity through the collection and use of race-based data, addressing both the challenges and opportunities in this critical area.

BORN Ontario celebrated World Quality week by showcasing how we are Thinking Differently about Data and Information Quality. The webinar focuses on three key areas: aligning quality with BORN’s strategic priorities, strengthening data quality to improve system performance and patient outcomes, and fostering people and partnerships to achieve high-quality data.

Did you know that behind every prenatal screening result is a robust quality process designed to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability? Watch this short video to see how PSO maintains data quality throughout the screening journey.

Montréal, Canada will host the 2027 FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics, in partnership with the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC). The Congress will provide a powerful space for dialogue, collaboration, and global solidarity.