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Appointment of Dr. Pranesh Chakraborty, Chair/Chief, Department of Pediatrics
Posted on Thursday, October 12, 2023 11:20 AM
* Joint Announcement *
Dr. Lindy Samson, Chief of Staff and Chief Medical Officer for CHEO and Dr. Bernard Jasmin, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa (uOttawa), are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Pranesh Chakraborty as Chief of the Department of Pediatrics at CHEO and Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at uOttawa’s Faculty of Medicine, for a five-year term effective November 1, 2023.
As Chair/Chief of the Departments, Dr. Chakraborty replaces Dr. Mona Jabbour, to...
CHEO is readying for the viral season
Posted on Wednesday, October 04, 2023 11:09 AM
Oct. 4, 2023 - (OTTAWA) – With the potential of another ‘tridemic’ with the increase of seasonal influenza, cold, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) this season, CHEO has been preparing to ensure that it will continue to provide exceptional care for children and youth in our community.
Proven public health measures such as masking and hand hygiene will help reduce the spread of virus inside the hospital. Starting October 5, all visitors and staff will be required to continue to wear a...
CHEO opens first pediatric Eating Disorders Partial Hospitalization Program in Canada
Posted on Tuesday, October 03, 2023 11:00 AM
Ottawa, ON. — Eating disorders are prevalent and represent an increasingly worrisome trend with a 60% rise from pre-pandemic levels. Treating eating disorders can be complex and requires a multidisciplinary approach involving medical, nutritional, and psychological interventions.
In response to the growing demand for mental health services, specifically with eating disorders programs and services, CHEO is introducing an innovative new clinical care program model — the first of its kind in a...
BORN Ontario Cybersecurity Incident
Posted on Monday, September 25, 2023 09:04 AM
BORN Ontario is a prescribed perinatal and child registry that is funded by the province’s Ministry of Health. BORN Ontario was the victim of a cybersecurity incident earlier this year and your information may have been impacted. The incident was caused by a vulnerability in the file transfer software BORN Ontario utilized, called MOVEit.
We are among the many Ontario healthcare providers that share personal health information with BORN Ontario related to pregnancy, birth and newborn care –...
Pediatric health leaders applaud historic expansion of children’s health care
Posted on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 01:21 PM
(OTTAWA, Ontario) – Today, the Ontario Government Made Kids Count with a historic investment of $330 million to expand children’s health care across the province.
This investment will allow children’s hospitals and community-based providers across the province to expand services and reduce wait times for essential children’s health care services, including surgeries, procedures, diagnostic imaging, mental health treatment, and child development and rehabilitation. This will allow providers to run...