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Stay healthy (and out of emergency) for the holiday season: CHEO tips to kids and families
Posted on Monday, December 04, 2023 11:01 AM
Ottawa, ON., Monday December 4, 2023 – With the viral season in full swing, CHEO is seeing increased volumes with more than 200 children and youth coming through the Emergency department daily. The season is expected to peak in the next few weeks and the risk of transmission of COVID-19, influenza and RSV in the community is high. While wait times may be longer than usual, scheduled surgeries or appointments continue to take place normally at this time.
“A few months ago, the Government of...
Congratulations to CHEO’s Dr. Michael Cheng on receiving the Order of Ontario
Posted on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 02:04 PM
Ottawa, ON., Nov. 10, 2023 – On Mon., Nov. 6 one of CHEO’s own, Dr. Michael Cheng was awarded the Order of Ontario, one of the province's highest honors that recognizes individuals who have made exceptional contributions to their communities and to the province.
Well-known at CHEO for his dedication and compassion, Dr. Cheng is a psychiatrist and an associate professor at the University of Ottawa. A fierce mental health advocate, he is passionate about improving mental health literacy. Thanks to...
YSB and CHEO announce new Vice-President, Integrated Mental Health and Addictions Care
Posted on Monday, November 13, 2023 03:00 PM
The Youth Services Bureau (YSB) and CHEO are excited to announce Dr. Joanne Bezzubetz will be joining the organizations on November 20 as Vice President, Integrated Mental Health and Addictions Care, a shared position between YSB and CHEO. YSB and CHEO share a common goal: to transform child and youth mental health services so children, youth and their families get access to quality care when they need it.
As Vice President, Joanne will be part of both YSB and CHEO’s leadership teams and will ensure...
A warm CHEO welcome to our three newest board members
Posted on Wednesday, November 08, 2023 03:30 PM
A warm CHEO welcome to our newest board members: Dr. Seema Nagpal, Altaf Bhulji, and Nancy Naylor. Each bring a wealth of experience, expertise, and a shared commitment to the CHEO mission and vision:
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Dr. Seema Nagpal: Dr. Nagpal is an epidemiologist with broad leadership experience in scientific operations. Currently the Chief Science Officer of the Canadian Cardiovascular Society, Dr. Nagpal works closely with governments, health care professionals, partner organizations and patient groups to...
New CHEO building will reduce wait times and improve patient care journey
Posted on Tuesday, November 07, 2023 10:05 AM
Nov. 7, 2023, Ottawa ON – Today marked an exciting milestone for families and caregivers served by CHEO as the organization unveiled the renderings of the CHEO Integrated Treatment Centre, also known as 1Door4Care.
The new 6-storey, approximately 200,000-square-foot building will be connected by a link to the main hospital and offer services for children and youth living with complex medical, developmental, behavioural and mental health needs.
Expected to be completed in 2028, the new building...