Dr. Naomi Feely:

The last time we spoke to the committee, we referred to the dedicated PHN service. From looking at the data on public health nurses throughout the country, we know there is a geographic disparity when it comes to the checks children are getting. It is critical that we have that dedicated PHN service. That would mean there are eyes on children. GPs will say that PHNs are the eyes and ears on the ground. They see what is happening.