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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 his indigenous mentors, he works with children, youth and families to try to help them reconnect to that which gives belonging, purpose, meaning and hope. He is the co-founder of eMentalHealth.ca, a website that provides families and professionals with information about various mental health topics. He gives regular talks with the general public, schools and other community organizations about mental health and wellness. Working with school resource officers, he was involved in the creation of a guide for police on child/youth mental health.
"Dr. Cheng is a passionate advocate for the health and wellness of all children and youth, especially when it comes to their mental health”, said Dr. Lindy Samson, CHEO's Chief of Staff and Chief Medical Officer. "Dr. Cheng’s unwavering commitment to advancing care and improving the well-being of our community has been an inspiration to us all. Our heartfelt congratulations to him for this well-deserved honor,” said Alex Munter, President and CEO, CHEO.
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.
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