OTTAWA (ONTARIO), March 6, 2020 — A group of female staff from across CHEO will participate in an informal meet-and-greet with fellow staff, children, youth and families as part of International Women’s Day (March 8). These women were all nominated by our community and staff members because they inspire others. This year’s group includes researchers, family advisory council members, nurses, physicians and food service workers.
Learn more about this year's SHEO's.
WHAT: | Photo and video op of 11 inspiring CHEO women; a short speech by Lindy Samson, Chief of Staff and Chief Medical Officer. |
WHEN: | Friday March 6, 2020, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Short speech by Lindy Samson, Chief of Staff and Chief Medical Officer at approximately 12:30pm. |
WHERE: | CHEO, 401 Smyth Road, Ottawa – Rainbow Cafeteria, on Level 1. |
WHO: | Lindy Samson, Chief of Staff and Chief Medical Officer, CHEO. 11 CHEO female staff members. |
Media contact
Paddy Moore, CHEO
o. 613-737-7600, ext. 3536 | c. 613-769-5553 | pmoore@cheo.on.ca
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