Extending a warm welcome to you and your colleagues to join us at the Catalysts for Care 2026 Nursing Grand Rounds Speaker Series!
Tuesday, October 13th, 2026, 12:00 – 1:00 pm, Central Time Zone.
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Dr. Heidi Fan, RN, PhD, Assistant Professor, College of Nursing, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB
Title: Virtual Breastfeeding Support: Evidence from a Systematic Review and Needs Assessment
ZOOM LINK: https://ca01web.zoom.us/j/65029600459?pwd=2xJ6HTYTrpvt4g7qiF1bAUbTYeQ8gq.1
Abstract: Breastfeeding has numerous benefits for parents and infants. Parents often require timely and accessible support when they face breastfeeding challenges. Nurses and other health care professionals play an important role in providing breastfeeding support. However, access to in-person services may be limited by geographical location, service availability, and other barriers. Virtual care offers an opportunity to improve access to breastfeeding support beyond clinical settings.
In this presentation, we will discuss findings from a systematic review of randomized controlled trials examining the effectiveness of virtual health interventions on breastfeeding duration and exclusivity. Different approaches to virtual breastfeeding support will be compared and the gaps in the existing evidence will be highlighted. Findings from a needs assessment exploring parents’ experiences with and access to breastfeeding support in Canada will also be presented. We will discuss how virtual breastfeeding support can complement in-person care and better support breastfeeding parents, with consideration of the implications for nursing practice and priorities for future research.
UPCOMING PRESENTATION
Tuesday November 10th, 2026. 12:00 – 1:00 pm, Central Time Zone.
Kurt Schwarz, MDiv, Spiritual Health Practitioner, Spiritual Health Dept, Health Sciences Centre (HSC), Winnipeg, MB; Melody Newcomb, MA, CCC, MTA, Music and Expressive Arts Therapist and Consultant, HSC, Winnipeg, MB; & Dr. Kendra Rieger, RN, PhD, Associate Professor and Health Research BC Scholar, Trinity Western University School of Nursing, Langley, BC. Title: Making Meaningful Connections through Arts-based Spiritual Care: An Interdisciplinary, Cooperative Investigation.
Zoom Link: https://ca01web.zoom.us/j/61631047674?pwd=pZxBZBJfSpifbojtrTUNexD2HsOaRJ.1
ARCHIVE LINK TO ALL RECORDED PRESENTATIONS: https://umanitoba.yuja.com/V/PlayList?node=4121225&a=1926463596&autoplay=1
The Clinical Chair Program, supported by the Health Sciences Centre, University of Manitoba College of Nursing, and the Health Sciences Centre Foundation, aims to foster clinically relevant research partnerships, networks and synergies fueling nursing research and clinical innovation, enhancing knowledge translation, and supporting improved patient outcomes. The goal of this free monthly virtual speaker series is the creation of a space for clinicians, researchers, scholars, and students to share knowledge, expertise, insights, and questions to spark ideas and connection to strengthen nursing research and practice, building a strong clinical nursing research and practice innovation community across Manitoba, and coast to coast to coast!
Dr. Diana E. McMillan, RN, PhD, Professor, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, College of Nursing, University of Manitoba, & Former Clinical Chair, Health Sciences Centre.
Email: diana.mcmillan(a)umanitoba.ca
Dr. Diana E. McMillan, RN, PhD
Professor, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, College of Nursing,
University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB, Canada
** Please email as I am often working remotely or offsite.
I live and work on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate and Dene, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. I respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, I acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and I dedicate myself to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of Reconciliation and collaboration.
