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Jackson Wu: Spreading kindness and finding connection at CHEO
Posted on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 12:47 PM
Meet Jackson Wu, an environmental services attendant at CHEO.
Jackson Wu has been a beloved member of CHEO’s environmental services team since 2009. Initially drawn to CHEO for the chance to work closer to home in a steady, full-time position, Jackson had previously worked in personal support as a healthcare assistant at a retirement home, taking on part-time and unpredictable agency shifts.
“I wanted one significant place to be — somewhere I could come to work, do my job and know my hours,” he...
Jessica’s Journey to Becoming CHEO’s First Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner
Posted on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 08:52 AM
Meet Jessica Romeo, a nurse practitioner in CHEO’s orthopedic surgery division.
When Jessica Romeo was 13, she was diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), a condition that causes an abnormal curve in the spine. Left untreated, it can lead to posture changes, muscle weakness, and, eventually, heart and breathing problems requiring surgery.
Following her diagnosis, Jessica’s family was referred to CHEO’s orthopedic surgery clinic, where she met Dr. James Jarvis, an orthopedic spine surgeon. After...
Helping Children Live Their Best Lives Through Mobility and Independence
Posted on Monday, November 04, 2024 10:27 AM
Meet France Bidal, an Occupational Therapist in Seating and Mobility.
Every child deserves to reach their full potential. This belief drives France Bidal in her work as an Occupational Therapist (OT) at CHEO.
For nearly 20 years, France has been helping children and youth gain independence through specialized mobility equipment. From custom wheelchairs to adaptive car seats, she empowers young people to move, explore and experience the world on their own terms
“I feel so lucky to witness these kids’...
Newly renovated CHEO MRI suite to scan more kids sooner
Posted on Monday, October 07, 2024 01:56 PM
Following months of construction, the newly renovated CHEO MRI suite is up and running, offering new décor, enhanced space to improve the patient experience and eventually shorten wait times.
The new suite is also home to a new GE SIGNA Artist Evo MRI magnet, which offers more accurate and timely diagnosis, leveraging innovative new AI Deep learning technology scanning through the new higher resolution images.
“This new MRI will save time and offers more details than ever before. "This is a true game-changer,” said...
A CHEO doctor’s eye-opening year: From a new kidney to the Transplant Games
Posted on Monday, September 30, 2024 09:00 AM
As a CHEO nephrologist, Dr. Jennifer Vethamuthu treats children and youth whose kidneys have forced them on dialysis and needing a transplant.
What most of her patients and families don't know was that she also has a condition that required a kidney transplant.
Vethamuthu was in poor health. Then in December 2023, she received a new kidney from a living donor, which she calls a life-changing experience.
Her health struggles, as well as the procedure, gave Vethamuthu a unique sightline.
“It was definitely an eye opener … in...