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CHEO, Airport Authority release new video to support families of neurodiverse kids

Ottawa, ON – March 4, 2025 – CHEO, in collaboration with the Ottawa International Airport Authority, is proud to announce the release of a new video to support families of children with neurodevelopmental health needs as they navigate the airport experience.

Travelling through an airport can be a challenging experience for anyone, but it can be especially overwhelming for kids who are neurodiverse. Recognizing the unique needs of these travellers, CHEO and the Ottawa International Airport Authority have...

CHEO is National Capital Region Top Employer for 14th consecutive year

March 4, 2025 - CHEO has been recognized as a National Capital Region Top Employer for a 14th year in a row. 

The National Capital Region’s Top Employers called CHEO a great place to work because of its supportive environment, competitive compensation, and opportunities for career growth. 

This recognition follows news in January that CHEO was once again named Canada’s top health-care employer among Forbes’ annual Best Employers in Canada.

The evolution of CHEO as a globally renowned pediatric health...

CHEO again named Canada’s best health-care employer by Forbes

Ottawa, Ont. - Jan. 23, 2025 - For the second year in a row, CHEO has been recognized as the best employer in Canadian health care among Forbes’ annual Best Employers in Canada.

Fresh off celebrating its 50th anniversary, CHEO is busy innovating and transforming to care for the children and youth of today and in the future.

In 2025, CHEO will break ground on our new Integrated Treatment Centre and open a new parking garage on the main campus on Smyth Road.

“This is such an exciting time at CHEO and this recognition

CHEO saddened by the loss of board member Karen Green

Ottawa, Ont. - Jan. 17, 2025 - CHEO is deeply saddened by the loss of Karen Green, a cherished member of our Board of Directors since 2020. From Tyendinaga First Nation, Karen championed the rights of Indigenous people, especially women and children, and made an immeasurable impact on our community. With the CHEO board, she chaired our strategy and connected care committee and co-led our strategy renewal launched last spring. Her tireless efforts and leadership also extended to her work as co-chair...

CHEO announces changes to School-Based Rehabilitation Services

Ottawa, Ont. - Jan. 17, 2025 – CHEO is announcing a transition in how its School-Based Rehabilitation Services (SBRS) program will be delivered. Effective July 1, 2025, CHEO will bring the program in house and deliver occupational therapy, physiotherapy and speech-language pathology services in publicly funded schools directly, through its Home and Community Care team. 

"This change allows us to further integrate SBRS with CHEO's wide range of pediatric programs and oversee the highest quality of care and...