Coming to CHEO on April 8? Here’s what to expect

April 5, 2024 - Ottawa ON – With Monday’s solar eclipse affecting some local businesses and schools, here is what to expect if children, youth and their families/caregivers are planning to come to CHEO:

Scheduled appointments: At CHEO, appointments and care will continue as scheduled on April 8. Please plan accordingly, especially if your appointment is during the same period.
Inpatients: For those who are hospitalized or staying at the hospital, we will be closing blinds in rooms and areas that may be impacted. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to your care team to discuss.
CHEO School/Pre-School: Please note that CHEO School and CHEO Pre-School will be closed on April 8.
If you are seeking emergency care: Never hesitate to seek the care you need, but please be mindful about the solar eclipse and how it may affect your child and the traffic around you.

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About CHEO

Based in Canada’s capital, CHEO is a globally renowned health institution with a mission to provide exceptional care and support to children, youth and their families. Opening our doors in 1974, we offer a full range of specialized pediatric care and services to children from eastern and northern Ontario, western Quebec and Nunavut. Our site is home to a hospital, a children’s treatment centre, a school, a research institute, and is affiliated with the University of Ottawa as an academic health science centre. Named Canada’s best health-care employer by Forbes in 2024, we are home to more than 6,500 staff, clinicians, scientists and researchers, as well as volunteers – all of whom work together to help children and youth achieve their best lives.