Building Bridges: Navigating the transition from pediatric to adult care

Children with congenital heart disease face developmental challenges similar to those born prematurely, yet follow-up care in Canada depends on where a child is born and lacks the systematic approach that exists for other at-risk populations. In this episode, guest Dr. Keiko Shikako and the speakers discuss the Bright Pathways project, which is adapting evidence-based recommendations to establish consistent developmental monitoring across Canada, and highlight how fragmented care forces families to become system navigators. The conversation reveals the urgent need for healthcare and education systems to collaborate and include patients and families in solutions.