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This month's 5 on 5 is in honour of the World Health Organization’s World Prematurity Day on November 15, 2025.

“World Prematurity Day is a global moment to raise awareness of the challenges and impact of preterm birth. The day shines a spotlight on the urgent need to improve care for babies born too soon while providing practical and emotional support for their families.

1. Canadian Paediatric Society. Preterm Birth Resources.

2. Lall R, et al. Inequalities in preterm birth among immigrants to Canada by race and time since immigration: A population-based repeated cross-sectional study. International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics. 2025.

3. Sherris A, et al. Wildfire-specific fine particulate matter and preterm birth: a US ECHO Cohort analysis. The Lancet Planetary Health. 2025.

4. Canadian Premature Babies Foundation, Our Kids Health. Preemies Hub.

“Introducing a new resource to share translated, adapted, evidence-based health information for preemie families.”

5. Association of Women’s Health Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses. Resources and Information.

“Essential tools and knowledge with Nurse Resources, Research & Evidence-based Practice, Practice Alerts, JOGNN and Nursing for Women’s Health, and the AWHONN Insights podcast. Find practical and clinical resources, the AWHONN Standards, and more.”

More resources can also be found on PubMed.

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5 on 5: Preterm Birth

This month's 5 on 5 is in honour of the World Health Organization’s World Prematurity Day on November 15, 2025. “World Prematurity Day is a global moment to raise awareness of the challenges and impact of preterm birth. The day shines a spotlight on the urgent need to improve care for babies born too soon while providing practical and emotional support for their families.1. Canadian Paediatric Society. Preterm Birth Resources. 2. Lall R, et al. Inequalities in preterm birth among immigrants to Canada by race and time since immigration: A population-based repeated cross-sectional study. International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics. 2025. 3. Sherris A, et al. Wildfire-specific fine particulate matter and preterm birth: a US ECHO Cohort analysis. The Lancet Planetary Health. 2025.4. Canadian Premature Babies Foundation, Our Kids Health. Preemies Hub.“Introducing a new resource to share translated, adapted, evidence-based health information for preemie families.”5. Association of Women’s Health Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses. Resources and Information.“Essential tools and knowledge with Nurse Resources, Research & Evidence-based Practice, Practice Alerts, JOGNN and Nursing for Women’s Health, and the AWHONN Insights podcast. Find practical and clinical resources, the AWHONN Standards, and more.”More resources can also be found on PubMed. ...

5 on 5: Loneliness

Our September 5 on 5 has come in by request and looks at the impact of loneliness on health. 1. World Health Organization. Social Isolation and Loneliness. "High-quality social connections are essential to our mental and physical health and our well-being. Social isolation and loneliness are important, yet neglected, social determinants for people of all ages – including older people. Social isolation and loneliness are widespread, with around 16% of people worldwide – one in six – experiencing loneliness. While the latest estimates suggest that loneliness is most common among adolescents and younger people, people of all ages experience loneliness – including older people, with around 11.8% experiencing loneliness. A large body of research shows that social isolation and loneliness have a serious impact on physical and mental health, quality of life, and longevity." 2. Canadian Alliance for Social Connection and Health. Social Connection Guidelines. "Like food and exercise, social connection is a fundamental determinant of our health, happiness, and longevity. Our recommended public health guidelines for social connection provide evidence-based guidance for fostering healthy social lives at the individual and community levels." 3. Canadian Mental Health Association. A way forward podcast blog series: Understanding Loneliness. “What is loneliness? What does being lonely truly mean? And, how do we address it? Loneliness isn't about being alone but can also occur within social groups where people feel disconnected. In the seventh edition of A Way Forward Blog Podcast Blog Series, presented by Beem Credit Union, we explore the complexities of loneliness and its far-reaching effects. From Episode 7 - Loneliness of A Way Forward Podcast: Conversations on Mental Health.” 4. UBC Connects at Robson Square event presented on June 4, 2025 All the lonely people: The search for belonging in an uncertain world. "Make our world's smaller" is one of the messages from a University of British Columbia panel discussion on the epidemic of loneliness in our society and how to fix it. Social isolation is a public health risk with consequences for individuals, communities and for our social systems. This episode examines the issue from perspectives of men's and women's health, interpersonal relations, the climate change emergency and public policy.” 5. Systematic reviews on loneliness indexed in Pubmed. ...

5 on 5: Health Worker Burnout

1. Ontario Medical Association. Could you be burned out? “The following resources will help you to assess various aspects of burnout and well-being, including professional fulfillment and quality of life, happiness, engagement and dimensions of distress. Use these tools to get a sense of where you are right now.” 2. Canadian Medical Association. Health Worker Burnout Toolkit. “The Health Worker Burnout Toolkit includes evidence-informed strategies to improve mental health among health care workers. The toolkit includes resources for interventions at the system, organization, team and individual levels.” 3. College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. Physician Wellness. Physician wellness content including: programs, services, information hubs, courses, activities and mindfulness resources. 4. Canadian Health Workforce Network (CHWN), the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC), and the University of Ottawa (uOttawa). Psychological health and safety toolkit for primary care teams and training programs. “This toolkit aims to empower comprehensive primary care teams and training programs to promote psychological health and safety through a set of curated, evidence-informed resources focused on team-based activities, policies, and practices.” 5. Evidence-based resources from PubMed on Mindfulness and healthcare workers. ...

5 on 5: Nature and Health

Our July 5 on 5 has come in by request and looks at the impact of nature on health. 1. Ontario Psychological Association. The impact of nature on mental health. An article that looks at the psychological benefits of nature and ecotherapy. 2. National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health. Healthy land, healthy people collection. “The Healthy Land, Healthy People Collection is a selective repository of resources that profile connections between land and health for Indigenous peoples, and the importance of these connections to attain the best possible health outcomes for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples living in urban, rural, remote and northern communities across Canada. Health, well-being, and healing are closely tied to land-based experiences, cultural practices, artistic expressions, and Indigenous language use and revitalization. This collection includes specific information around these themes and their relationship to better health outcomes for Indigenous Peoples.” 3. Children Nature Network – Research Library “The world’s largest collection of peer-reviewed literature about nature’s benefits for children” 4. World Health Organization. Improving health and well-being through nature. “Nature plays a crucial role in human health and well-being. Exposure to natural environments has been linked to numerous physical and mental health benefits, including reduced stress, improved mood, enhanced cognitive function and lower risk of chronic diseases. Green spaces, forests and bodies of water provide opportunities for physical activity, social interaction and relaxation, all of which contribute to overall health.” 5. For more evidence-based information PubMed has a number of additional resources on the impact of nature on health. ...