JPCHF Expands Provincial Research Partnerships with $1.5 Million Investment
SASKATCHEWAN - Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation (JPCHF) is pleased to announce a $1.5 million investment in provincial pediatric and maternal research.
The Child Trauma Research Centre (CTRC) at the University of Regina supports Saskatchewan children, expectant mothers, and their families through innovative, strength-based, trauma-integrated research. In partnership with the University of Regina, the CTRC also shares its findings through resource development, advocacy and community outreach.
The University of Regina is the first recipient of the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation Provincial Maternal and Pediatric Research Fund.
“The University of Regina is deeply committed to research that strengthens well‑being and belonging in our communities,” says Dr. Chris Yost, Vice-President (Research), University of Regina. “We are grateful to the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation for their significant investment, which will advance our research programs in maternal and child health, including supporting the work of the Child Trauma Research Centre and their collaborative work in advancing the well-being of mothers, children, and caregivers."
“The Child Trauma Research Centre team, along with the many University of Regina researchers conducting leading maternal and pediatric research, extends our deepest gratitude to the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation for awarding the University of Regina funding from the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation Provincial Maternal and Pediatric Research Fund. This fund will empower us to engage with, and respond to, the urgent, emerging, and long‑term social, familial, economic, educational, health, and well-being impacts of childhood trauma and resilience,” said Dr. Nathalie Reid, Assistant Professor of Trauma-Informed Education and Director of the Child Trauma Research Centre, University of Regina.
Troy Davies, CEO, JPCHF says this investment represents an important step in advancing the future of pediatric and maternal health in Saskatchewan.
“Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation, together with our Board of Directors, is excited to advance priorities that go beyond today’s needs and look to the future,” said Davies. “This significant investment elevates care for children and moms-to-be for generations to come. Thank you to our incredibly generous donors across the province who believe in life-saving and life-changingresearch right here in Saskatchewan.”
ABOUT SASKATCHEWAN’S JIM PATTISON CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
Saskatchewan’s Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation is dedicated to raising funds for the enhancement of maternal and children’s health care in Saskatchewan. Our Foundation’s mission is to inspire philanthropy for Saskatchewan to drive transformative maternal and children’s health, research, and innovation through Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital and programs throughout the province. For more information, please visit pattisonchildrens.ca.
ABOUT CHILD TRAUMA RESEARCH CENTRE
The Child Trauma Research Centre works to actively shape the world in which we wish to live. The CTRC conducts innovative, strength-based, and trauma-integrated research to develop policies that enhance well-being for children and youth, and the adults in their lives. The CTRC focuses on supporting children, families, and communities to bridge the gap between research and real-world impact. Through multi-disciplinary, cross-sectoral research, the CTRC provides research capabilities to support efforts to address the social determinants and impacts of childhood trauma in Saskatchewan, the Prairies, Canada, and globally. Through research and knowledge sharing best practices, the CTRC aims to reduce the negative long-term health, social, emotional, and economic effects of childhood trauma. It is our motivation to transform the field of child trauma research through strength-based approaches, fostering hope, compassion, and meaningful change.
Media Inquiries:
Michelle Busa
Communications Director
Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation
306.931.9701
michelle@pattisonchildrens.ca
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