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Allison’s journey to becoming a nurse practitioner
Posted on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 06:30 AM
Meet Allison Helmer, passionate Nurse Practitioner, at CHEO.
Growing up, Allison’s mother and both grandmothers were proud nurses. So, it was no surprise when she decided to follow in their footsteps.
Inspired by the experience of witnessing the birth of her godchildren, Allison applied to CHEO after graduating from Nipissing University and secured a nursing position on the surgical team. Shortly thereafter, she was presented with another opportunity at a different hospital. However, Allison...
A sneak peek at the layout of CHEO’s new treatment centre
Posted on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 09:00 AM
This is an important summer for CHEO’s new Integrated Treatment Centre as staff, medical staff and some families get a first look at the proposed layout and provide their feedback to help shape the space.
The new integrated treatment centre, which will be built in front of the main CHEO building on Smyth Road, will offer improved care and coordination, and increase access to services for children and youth living with complex medical, developmental, behavioural and mental health needs.
Set to open in 2028, the new six-
"CHEO is a special place." - Ashley Hilliard
Posted on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 09:10 AM
Meet Ashley Hilliard, Recreation Therapist at CHEO.
For Ashley, CHEO is a special place. It’s where she landed her dream job, where she found her voice as a recreation therapist, and ultimately what led to the adoption of her son, Dawson.
Early on, Ashley knew she wanted to work with kids with disabilities. When she started here in 2011, Ashley initially found it tough as summer can be a busy time, but she credits her fellow colleagues to helping her find her feet.
“I’m lucky that I started off...
Putting yourself in a family’s shoes
Posted on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 09:00 AM
Meet Chloe Soleimani, Service Planning Coordinator with Urgent Response Services
In February 2010, Chloe Soleimani took her first walk through CHEO’s pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) as she prepared to begin a new job as a clerk in the unit.
That day, and that role, changed her life.
“I wouldn’t be where I am today,” said Soleimani, who spent 10 years working in the PICU.
Her connection with CHEO doesn’t begin there. Soleimani arrived in Canada from Iran with her family in 1991 and she soon learned of...
“It’s OK. My mom works at CHEO. She’ll take really good care of you.”
Posted on Wednesday, August 07, 2024 07:00 AM
Meet Michelle Vander Meer, Health Care Aide on Inpatient Surgery
Michelle first came to know CHEO through her older brother. Throughout his teen years, he had multiple surgeries and Michelle would come to visit him in hospital to brighten his day.
“I remember being a visitor and how kind everyone was to him and to me,” says Michelle. “It always stuck with me how the kindness of others could shine so much light during a dark time.”
Years later, in 2015, Michelle came to know CHEO in a different way...