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Dr. Ewurabena Simpson and Sarah Brandon: a conversation on culturally respectful health-care

Originally published by POGO: Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario in their Transitions newsletter, the following is a conversation between Sarah Brandon and her colleague Dr. Ewurabena Simpson, on the topic of culturally respectful health-care. 

Both Sarah Brandon and Dr. Ewurabena Simpson are members of Team CHEO. Learn more about Sarah Brandon and Dr. Simpson, and the important work they do:

About Dr. Ewurabena Simpson

Dr. Ewurabena Simpson is a staff physician in the Division...

Black History Month 2022

Black History Month takes place each February and is an opportunity to honour the legacy of Black Canadians and communities across our country. At CHEO, we are recognizing this month by sharing a variety of resources and education opportunities for CHEO staff and medical staff, their families and our community. 

We continue to share resources, events and information on our website and on social media — follow us on Twitter for latest updates. 

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Tips to stay mentally healthy

The past year has been especially tough and has taken a toll on all of our mental health. It’s more important than ever to take time to look after yourself, and it’s never too late to learn about new coping skills you can use.

Everyone has their own favourite routines, activities and coping skills to keep them mentally healthy. We asked CHEO staff, medical staff, volunteers, patients and families to share what helps them and their family get through hard times and protect their mental health.

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Nicole's #BestLife Story

When looking to start a new career, what do you look for in an employer? Many job seekers look at a potential employer’s culture and reputation.  For people with accessibility requirements, however, there’s one more factor to consider: commitment to accessibility.

This is the situation Nicole Marsh found herself in. Nicole is a clinical engineering technologist by profession. She is also a profoundly deaf woman. To her knowledge, Nicole is the only deaf and female biomedical technologist in...

Project: Kids, let’s be superheroes — mental wellness in the pandemic

“This pandemic is changing kids’ lives,” says Dr. Marjorie Robb, CHEO Acting Chief of Psychiatry and Division Chief for Community Based Psychiatry. “Young people have had to cope with an enormous amount of change and loss through the pandemic, and that has been hard in many ways.”

The good news is that there are lots of things families can do themselves to minimize the negative impacts of COVID-19 on the mental health and development of children — mental-health professionals are only a minor piece...