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CHEO named one of Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month® Great Employers
Posted on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 08:45 AM
OTTAWA, Ontario, January 16 — A strong start to the year with CHEO being recognized as one of Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month® Great Employers. A program of Excellence Canada, CHEO is among 13 Canadian organizations being highlighted for their planning and actions to foster physically and psychologically safe and healthy workplaces.
“We are committed to providing a healthy and safe workplace at CHEO and today’s recognition is one we can feel proud about,” said Alex Munter, President and CEO, CHEO...
Ontario connecting children and youth in Eastern Ontario to care close to home
Posted on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 08:18 AM
$40.5 million boost in funding to expand pediatric services in Ottawa and the surrounding area
Ontario is investing more than $40.5 million to increase access to pediatric services for children and youth in Eastern Ontario so they have the care they need, when they need it, right in their own community. This is part of the Ontario government’s investment of an additional $330 million each year in pediatric health services at hospitals and community-based health care facilities across Ontario.
“Our...
CHEO wins Children’s Healthcare Canada’s leadership and innovation awards
Posted on Tuesday, December 05, 2023 03:25 PM
Ottawa, ON, December 5 2023 - CHEO has received four prestigious awards from Children’s Healthcare Canada, the national organization of children’s healthcare providers. Every year, Children’s Healthcare Canada honours individuals, teams and initiatives that make a difference in pediatrics.
2023 Children’s Healthcare Canada Award for Organizational Leadership: Kids Come First Health Team
This national award recognizes Kids Come First as a leader in enabling the best healthcare for Canada’s children...
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...