Provincial Government funding secures 1Call1Click as a vital component of our mental health system
Posted on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 03:20 PM
Ottawa, Ont., Sept. 25, 2024 – The Kids Come First health team is excited to announce that the Ontario government is investing $2.7 million annually in 1Call1Click. This unique program is more than just a way to connect families with care; it’s a new approach to helping children and youth. By bringing together doctors and mental health professionals from different organizations, 1Call1Click ensures families receive complete support. Plus, by working closely with school boards and placing mental...

Announcement of Interim President and CEO
Posted on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 03:28 PM
On behalf of the CHEO Board of Directors, I am writing to inform you of an important transition within the leadership team at CHEO. As many of you know, Alex will be stepping down as President and CEO of CHEO, effective Oct. 8, 2024, after a remarkable 13 years. During this transition period, I am pleased to announce Dr. Lindy Samson will be stepping in as the interim President & CEO.
Dr. Samson, our Chief of Staff and Chief Medical Officer, has been a cornerstone of CHEO since 1998. Her...
Whooping cough cases on the rise at CHEO: Vaccination is your best protection
Posted on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 01:56 PM
Ottawa, Ont., Sept. 11, 2024 — Cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, are on the rise in Canada and at CHEO.
So far in 2024, CHEO has seen 90 children with whooping cough compared to just six for all of 2023.
Whooping cough is among a group of vaccine preventable diseases that has recently resurfaced and continues to circulate in our community.
Whooping cough usually begins with cold-like symptoms. It can evolve over weeks to include coughing spells that often end with a "whoop" sound when an...
First phase of search for CHEO's next President and CEO launched
Posted on Friday, August 02, 2024 03:59 PM
CHEO has launched the first phase of its search for its next President & CEO who will help write the next exciting chapter of its story. Over the coming weeks, the CEO Search Committee, appointed by the CHEO Board, will develop the CEO profile which will reflect the values that have and will continue to define CHEO’s inclusive culture of community, learning, compassion, and excellence.
The new CEO will be joining a globally recognized academic health sciences institution dedicated to research,...
CHEO writes new chapter with 10-year redevelopment plan
Posted on Monday, July 29, 2024 12:00 PM
Ottawa (ON) – July 29, 2024 – CHEO has embarked on an ambitious plan to redevelop its campus to better meet the needs of children and youth today and in the future. As it celebrates 50 years since opening its doors, the hospital is planning for new buildings, reimagined spaces, and the integration of new technologies to change the face of 401 Smyth Rd.
“The needs of children and youth today have changed significantly since we opened our doors in 1974,” says Alex Munter, CHEO President and CEO....