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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...

CHEO Announces Appointment of New President and CEO

Ottawa, ON – December 4, 2024 – The Board of Directors of the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Vera Etches as its new President and CEO, effective March 3, 2025.

Dr. Etches' stellar reputation, extensive experience managing large, complex organizations, and success navigating major health crises like the pandemic were key factors in the Board’s decision. Her leadership of a major healthcare organization with broad community reach has...

CHEO, Aline-Chrétien Health Hub bring care closer to home for east Ottawa families 

Nov. 18, 2024, Ottawa, Ont. - CHEO now offers specialized services for children, youth and families at the Aline-Chrétien Health Hub in Orléans.

As one of ten partner organizations and service providers at the Aline-Chrétien Health Hub, clinicians from CHEO will provide social work, child development, mental health and school-based rehabilitation services at the facility on Mer Bleue Road.

This makes it easier for families living in nearby communities to attend appointments and access care.

“CHEO...