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CHEO recognized as a Top Employer in region for 8th year
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01/02/2019
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For the eighth time, CHEO has been recognized as one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers. The 2019 Top Employers list includes organizations from across the region that...
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#1door4care: What’s your vision for the CHEO of the future?
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07/01/2019
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Would you like to help us create the best space for children and youth at CHEO? Some of the most vulnerable children in Eastern Ontario face a fractured delivery model of essential heal...
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The ultimate Christmas gift: 6-month-old hears mom and dad for the first time
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18/12/2018
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On December 10, 2018, Francesca Jones had her cochlear implants activated, often referred to as being ‘turned-on’, allowing her to truly hear for the first time. The moment ...
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Trauma simulation puts CHEO Emergency Department to the test
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22/11/2018
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Today CHEO is running a simulation in our Emergency Department to give Trauma Team staff the opportunity to practice and ...
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CHEO awarded for perfect score in organ donation notification
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16/11/2018
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CHEO was recognized by Trillium Gift of Life Network (TGLN), Ontario’s organ and tissue donation and transplantation agency, for its outstanding work to integrate organ and tissue ...
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CHEO and the legalization of cannabis
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17/10/2018
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In anticipation of today’s legalization of cannabis in Canada, CHEO has developed policies and guidance about the recreational and medicinal use of cannabis in children and youth ...
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Real-time wait display in CHEO clinic means one less question
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16/10/2018
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Families often have many questions and concerns when bringing a child to a hospital. Now they can see real-time predicted wait times based on what is actually happening at that moment wh...
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Partial CHEO slowdown August 7-10
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03/08/2018
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While you can get urgent help at CHEO any day of the year, we do have a partial slowdown for a few days each August. ...
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Ottawa Children’s Treatment Centre School Authority Seeks Volunteer School Board Members
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18/06/2018
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The Ottawa Children’s Treatment Centre School Authority is currently seeking applicants to apply to existing vacancies on their School Authority Board of Directors. For the last 6...
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CHEO to be new home for School Health Support Services
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01/05/2018
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In an important step toward a more integrated system for children and youth that require support to participate fully in the school curriculum, CHEO and the Champlain LHIN have announce...
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KHA network expands in Eastern Ontario
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24/04/2018
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Pembroke Regional Hospital joins Kids Health Alliance (KHA), a partnership aimed at enhancing the pediatric health system with providers who share a common goal of improving the health ...
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Province announces 1door4care funding: CEO thanks community
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15/03/2018
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President and CEO Alex Munter sent this note to supporters of 1door4care after funding for the project was announced on March 15, 2018. ...
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Local parent organizations support CHEO’s 1door4care plan
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20/02/2018
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Parents’ Lifelines of Eastern Ontario (PLEO) and Autism Ontario – Ottawa Chapter are excited to be supporting the 1door4care initiative to secure funding for a new treatment ...
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CHEO’s 1door4care announces family advisory co-chairs
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06/02/2018
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The 1door4care initiative to secure funding for a new treatment centre on CHEO – OCTC’s main campus has named co-chairs to lead its Family Advisory Table — Steven Herzo...
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CHEO named a top employer in National Capital Region, again!
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01/02/2018
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For the seventh time, the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario – Ottawa Children’s Treatment Centre (CHEO – OCTC) has been recognized as one of the 2018 Nationa...
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CHEO, Royal partnership holds line on lower wait times as demand increases for mental health care
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30/01/2018
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Wait times for child and youth mental health care have dropped by 73% at CHEO and 91% at The Royal compared to 2014/15 waits, according to the Young Minds Partnership Annual Report Card ...
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New community pediatric model launched in Vanier
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29/11/2017
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The founder of community social pediatrics in Canada, Dr. Gilles Julien, and Sophie Grégoire Trudeau visited the Vanier Community Service Centre (Vanier CSC) today to celebrate the ...
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CHEO – OCTC named one of Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures
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23/11/2017
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The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario – Children’s Treatment Centre (CHEO – OCTC) is proud to be named one of Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultur...
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Ottawa hospitals lead awards for life-saving organ donations
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16/11/2017
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Five Ottawa hospitals are being recognized by Trillium Gift of Life Network for their life-saving organ donation work — the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO), Hos...
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CHEO’s Syrian refugee response now an online toolkit
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10/11/2017
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Syrian and Congolese families joined a celebration at CHEO – OCTC today to officially launch SimplifyingTheJourney.ca — an online toolkit funded by the Government of Canada f...
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Canada-specific Lancet Countdown Policy Brief with health and climate change data launched
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02/11/2017
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The Canadian Public Health Association and Lancet Countdown launched Lancet Countdown Policy Brief: Canada in 2017 at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario today, presenting s...
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CHEO Emergency volumes 15% higher than normal
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20/10/2017
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The number of visits to the Emergency Department at CHEO is 15% higher this October than for the same period last year. ...
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CHEO launches next step in its digital transformation
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18/10/2017
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On October 21, a new patient health information system designed to improve care and safety will be turned on at CHEO. It’s a major step in consolidating patient health records, wh...
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CHEO – OCTC celebrates new Smilezone at its school for children with special needs
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12/10/2017
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CHEO – OCTC celebrated the grand opening of its newly renovated educational and learning areas in the OCTC School, which serves medically complex and technologically dependent stu...
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Macadamian and CHEO partner to develop voice-enabled app to help youth with diabetes
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04/10/2017
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A new partnership between Macadamian Technologies and the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario – Ottawa Children’s Treatment Centre (CHEO – OCTC) is developing ...
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Complex care clinic for kids a first in northern Ontario
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20/09/2017
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CHEO expertise coordinates with Timmins care providers to improve care for most vulnerable children and their families. ...
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Get engaged in your care! Help CHEO – OCTC develop a new engagement framework
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17/08/2017
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As one organization, the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) and the Ottawa Children’s Treatment Centre (OCTC) are looking for advice from children, youth and fami...
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Partial CHEO-OCTC slowdown August 8-11
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03/08/2017
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While you can get urgent help at CHEO any day of the year, we do have a partial slow down for a few days each August. Our Emergency Department and all urgent and essential services are ...
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More kids = growing need for children’s health care in eastern Ontario: new study
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31/07/2017
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The child and youth population in Ottawa and surrounding areas is projected to grow by 30 percent over the next 20 years and their health care needs are also growing and changing, accor...
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Patient ID bracelets get new look
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20/06/2017
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CHEO will gradually begin using different patient ID bracelets this July so that, when we introduce Epic — our new electronic health record system — we can scan a barcode on...
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CHEO’s Pulmonary Function Lab reduces wait times by half
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09/06/2017
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When research began showing that asthma is over-diagnosed in Canada, local community physicians listened and adapted. They started requesting the tests required to correctly diagnose the...
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Three leading paediatric health-care centres launch Kids Health Alliance
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07/06/2017
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New partnership created by SickKids, Holland Bloorview and CHEO – OCTC aims to provide better access to high quality, coordinated care for children and youth ...
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The 34th Annual CHEO Telethon on CTV is just days away!
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31/05/2017
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The countdown is on! The CHEO Telethon on CTV will go live on air June 10 and 11, and the children and youth at CHEO will be counting on everyone in the National Capital Region to Watch...
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Happy mothers and babies day: Ontario funds two more tests for Newborn Screening Ontario
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12/05/2017
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Imagine being able to save a baby’s life by detecting a critical heart problem with a quick and painless test done at the bedside just after birth. In 2017, Ontario will be the f...
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Expanded drug coverage will be good for kids
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27/04/2017
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The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario and the Ottawa Children’s Treatment Centre are encouraged by the Government’s commitment today to ensuring more children and you...
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CHEO Proud To Be Recognized As a Top Employer in Region
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13/04/2017
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The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) has once again been recognized as one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers for 2017. This is the sixth time CHEO ...
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CHEO-OCTC seeks volunteer to join its Board of Directors
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31/03/2017
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CHEO-OCTC is currently recruiting a community leader to join its Board of Directors. Ideal candidates will have a passion for CHEO-OCTC’s mission to serve the children, youth and ...
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Ottawa Students and Teachers Take Action Against Mental Health Stigma
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21/03/2017
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CHEO’s YouthNet/RéseauAdo holds its 3rd Annual HeadStrong Summit
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Focus On International Rare Disease Day: CHEO making a difference for kids and families
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28/02/2017
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The use of next-generation sequencing to pinpoint the genetic mutations behind rare diseases is one of the great success stories of Care4Rare. In its 4th year, the nation-wide network o...
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Public Service Announcement: Family Day one of busiest days of the year in CHEO Emergency Department
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19/02/2017
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On the Family Day long weekend, CHEO wishes to remind the community that this can be one of our busiest weekends in the Emergency Department. For families who are unable to wait until Tu...
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Happy Family Day
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17/02/2017
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For some of us, family is our blood relatives. For others, it’s the friends and people who stand with us through everything. Families come in all shapes and sizes, from all walks...
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Forbes ranks CHEO as Canada’s No. 1 health-care employer, again
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09/02/2017
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For the second year running, the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) is ranked No. 1 among health-care and social-sector employers, moving into the Top 10 at position 10...
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We are all Muslim today: Message from CHEO - OCTC’S President and CEO
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30/01/2017
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Like you, I was shocked by the horrific murder of innocent Canadians last night in Quebec City. Such brutality is always sickening. But hate crimes are more than ugly acts of random vio...
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CHEO – OCTC breaking new ground with shared expansion
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05/12/2016
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Province invests to better serve children and youth. Today the Hon. Michael Coteau, Ontario’s Minister of Children and Youth Services (CYS), officially launched construct...
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CHEO gives patients online access to their hospital records — anytime, anywhere
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28/11/2016
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Patients and their families now have secure, online access to certain personal information stored in their electronic health records at CHEO. Called CHEO MyChart, the system puts direct...
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CHEO and The Royal see major drop in wait times for child and youth mental health care and significant increase in outpatient visits
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18/11/2016
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CHEO and The Royal have reduced wait times for outpatient mental health care by months and increased access to mental health care for children and youth, according to the Young Minds Pa...
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Heater-cooler systems in the news: Info for parents of children who’ve had cardiac surgery
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08/11/2016
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You may have recently read reports about serious infections linked to heater-cooler systems used in some heart surgeries. Please keep in mind, we do not use the Stöckert 3 water h...
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CHEO’s Family Forum celebrates 25 years of improving health care
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21/09/2016
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CHEO’s family advisory council, Family Forum, is celebrating its 25th anniversary, making it the longest running family advisory council in Canada — and possibly in the worl...
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CHEO volunteer Mary MacAllister receives Governor General’s Medal
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07/09/2016
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CHEO is proud to announce that one of our very own volunteers has received the Governor General of Canada's Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers. ...
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CHEO volunteer Mary MacAllister receives Governor General’s Medal
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07/09/2016
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CHEO is proud to announce that one of our very own volunteers has received the Governor General of Canada's Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers. ...
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CHEO and OCTC seek two volunteers to join their new Board
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14/07/2016
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CHEO and OCTC are currently recruiting two community leaders to join their new Board. In particular, we are seeking individuals with experience in the following areas: health systems an...
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Ontario Investing in Mental Health Training to Support Children and Youth
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12/07/2016
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Ontario is investing approximately $550,000 annually in new training for health care providers to better support children and youth facing mental health challenges. ...
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OMama launches expert advice sites for new parents
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27/06/2016
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The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) and Better Outcomes Registry and Network (BORN), in collaboration with eHealth Ontario and the Ministry of Health and Long...
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In recognition of 40 years, CHEO honours Mary Grainger as its Volunteer of the Year
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20/05/2016
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The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) is pleased to celebrate its Volunteer of the Year: Mary Grainger, a volunteer baby cuddler, who has brought comfort and healing t...
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CHEO and OCTC Joining Forces to Create a New Organization
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17/05/2016
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The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) and the Ottawa Children’s Treatment Centre (OCTC) – the two leading providers of specialized pediatric health service...
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Centre for Pediatric Mental Health Services and Policy Research coming to CHEO
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10/05/2016
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CHEO today announced the first step of its plan to build a novel pediatric-focused Centre for Mental Health Services and Policy Research on-site. ...
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CHEO and The Royal launch new model to reduce wait times for children and youth to get mental health care
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04/05/2016
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CHEO and The Royal are launching a new model for outpatient mental health services that is designed to reduce wait times and improve access to mental health care for our region’s ...
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CN Cycle for CHEO – another fantastic day for kids with cancer!
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01/05/2016
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It was a record setting day for pediatric cancer treatment and research as the CN Cycle for CHEO event broke another record for total dollars raised for cancer pa...
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CHEO and BORN partner with The Ottawa Hospital and others to expand ImmunizeCA app
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22/04/2016
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ImmunizeCA is a mobile app that helps Canadians store and manage their families’ vaccination records and access reliable, expert-approved information about vacc...
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Ottawa Students Empower Peers to Talk about Mental Health
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08/04/2016
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CHEO’s YouthNet RéseauAdo is inspiring fellow students to build and maintain wellness within their communities at the YouthNet mental health summit, HeadStrong. ...
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CHEO announces Healthy Kids Awards winners
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23/03/2016
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It takes a village to raise a child, and CHEO’s annual Healthy Kids Awards recognize the role of our community in putting children on the path to lifelong health. ...
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CHEO’s Rainbow Cafeteria is being renovated
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17/03/2016
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CHEO is adopting the Bronze Level standard set by the Healthy Foods in Champlain Hospitals initiative, created by our region’s health care leaders. ...
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Ground-breaking settlement changes landscape for genetic medicine in Canada
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09/03/2016
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CHEO and Transgenomic reach agreement on Long QT patents that sets pathway for next generation of patient care ...
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How to Predict Pediatric Post-Concussion Symptoms: Published in JAMA
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08/03/2016
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A new study based on the largest prospective cohort of children with concussion in the world published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association (J...
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HEO is Canada’s #1 health care employer, says Forbes Magazine
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01/03/2016
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CHEO is Canada’s #1 health care employer, says Forbes Magazine
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01/03/2016
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The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO), the children's hospital of Canada's capital region, has been ranked number one among health care and social s...
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CHEO is Canada’s #1 health care employer, says Forbes Magazine
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01/03/2016
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The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO), the children's hospital of Canada's capital region, has been ranked number one among health care and social s...
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CHEO is Canada’s #1 health care employer, says Forbes Magazine
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01/03/2016
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CHEO has been ranked number one among health care and social sector employers and number 12 on Forbes’ first ever list of Canada’s Best Employers....
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CHEO seeing high volumes in Emergency – seeks community’s help to reduce wait times
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23/02/2016
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The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) is seeing unusually high volumes of visits to its Emergency Department, and encourages families whose children have less urgent s...
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MindMasters 2 helps children develop positive mental health
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09/02/2016
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CHEO is thrilled to launch MindMasters 2 – a free toolkit to help school-age children manage their emotions and develop skills to cope with life’s daily s...
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OMama.com, a step-by-step guide for new Ontario parents
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03/02/2016
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CHEO and BORN Ontario have launched OMama.com, a new website and mobile app for women and families. Its advice on pregnancy, birth and early parenting comes from medi...
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Construction begins on revamped day surgery unit at CHEO
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28/01/2016
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A renovation that will enable CHEO surgeons to perform 20 percent more procedures every year couldn’t be more aptly named. “Project Stitch” is the ...
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Big winners announced in CHEO’s Dream of a Lifetime Lottery
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06/01/2016
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Earlier today the draws were made for the first and second prizes in the sold out 2015 edition of CHEO’s Dream of a Lifetime Lottery during the CTV News at Noon. The winner for th...
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CHEO and Ottawa Paramedics team up to help critically ill newborns
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22/12/2015
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Santa Claus is coming to town early and he has a gift for some of Ontario̵...
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CHEO’s Dream of a Lifetime Lottery SOLD OUT
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11/12/2015
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The CHEO Foundation has announced that all tickets for the 2015 Dream of a Lifetime Lottery have been sold guaranteeing there will be 67,500 tickets in the drum for t...
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CHEO appoints next medical Chief of Staff, Dr. Lindy Samson
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10/12/2015
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CHEO's new Chief of Staff designate, Dr. Lindy Samson, is a p...
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Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario endorses Rowan’s Law
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09/12/2015
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The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) is proud to officially endorse Rowan’s Law, a private members’ bill in the Ontario legislature that aims to find better w...
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CHEO joins effort to prepare for health needs of Syrian refugees arriving in Canada
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23/11/2015
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The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) has joined the Refugee 613 effort to coordinate Ottawa’s response to the global refugee crisis....
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CHEO, Ottawa Public Health and CTV partner to help parents raise healthier kids
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16/11/2015
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The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) and Ottawa Public Health (OPH) are teaming up t...
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New leader appointed for key Ontario mental health program
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11/11/2015
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The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) is pleased to name Michelle Hurtubise as the new executive director for the Ontario Centre of Excellence for Child and Youth Men... [more] |
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CHEO’s Dream of a Lifetime Lottery
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04/11/2015
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The Early Bird Deadline in CHEO’s Dream of a Lifetime Lottery is midnight, Friday, November 13th. ...
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CHEO and The Royal answer call to improve access to mental health care with Young Minds strategy
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29/10/2015
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CHEO and The Royal are launching a shared five-year strategic plan to improve access to mental health care for children and youth in Eastern Ontario ...
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The Canadian experience on pediatric liver disease: Early diagnosis is critical
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19/10/2015
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A first of its kind nationwide study on pediatric Autoimmune Hepatitis (AIH), a progressive inflammatory liver disease, was released today in the esteemed journal, Pe...
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Understanding Concussions – recognizing signs and symptoms
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16/10/2015
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CHEO, in conjunction with the OCDSB, is pleased to offer a special presentation and panel discussion on concussions. This free event will take place Thursday, October...
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CHEO hopes Canada will follow Australian High Court ruling on gene patents
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07/10/2015
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CHEO applauds the Australian High Court’s ruling today that human genes cannot be patented. ...
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Ottawa high school students lead change in attitudes to mental health
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06/10/2015
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CHEO’s Youth Net/Réseau Ado and young people from ten different high school Student Wellness Committees in the Ottawa region are fighting to end the stigma...
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2015-2016 CHEO Champion Child
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06/10/2015
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The CHEO Foundation announced that nine year old Hodan Osman is CHEO’s representative in the Children's Miracle Network’s Champions program presented by W...
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“CHEO NEEDS YOU” CTV television special to air Monday, October 12th in support of CHEO
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05/10/2015
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CHEO and CTV Ottawa present “CHEO Needs You,” a special television show that will tell the stories of three CHEO patients ...
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CHEO mourns Max Keeping, one of its biggest champions
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01/10/2015
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CHEO, its staff, physicians, volunteers and families will deeply miss Max Keeping, an outstanding citizen, broadcaster, and one of CHEO’s biggest champions. His...
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CHEO seeks volunteer to join the Ontario Centre of Excellence for Child & Youth Mental Health Governance Committee
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29/09/2015
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The Ontario Centre of Excellence for Child and Youth Mental Health (the Centre) is currently recruiting for a member with financial expertise to participate on its go...
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The Times They Are A-Changing - Kids’ Mental Health
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21/09/2015
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A joint presentation on child and youth mental health by CHEO, The Royal and OCDSB will take place on Wednesday, September 30 at 7:00 pm at Sir Robert Borden High Sch...
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CHEO’s 2015 Dream of a Lifetime Lottery
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14/09/2015
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The CHEO Foundation officially launched the 2015 edition of CHEO’s Dream of a Lifetime Lottery this morning at the Minto Dream Home in Manotick.
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CHEO is a leader in paperless outpatient clinics
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19/08/2015
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This summer CHEO was the first hospital in Canada to receive a Stage 6 electronic health records designation for its outpatient clinics from the Healthcare Informatio...
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Ontario patients now have access to more genetic tests
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13/08/2015
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Ontarians will now be able to obtain more comprehensive genetic tests for inherited heart conditions. CHEO has expanded its testing capabilities using some of the mos...
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Government of Canada Partners with the CHEO Research Institute to Improve Maternal Health
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31/07/2015
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Today, the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Health, announced funding for the CHEO Research Institute for a project that will help improve the health of expectant...
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Unique pilot program to help families of kids with most complex medical needs
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17/07/2015
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CHEO and its community partners are celebrating the announcement today of federal funding for a unique pilot program that will help families manage the social, emotio...
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Cancer patients treated in world-first clinical trial of Canadian viral therapy
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10/07/2015
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Canadian researchers have launched the world’s first clinical trial of a novel investigational therapy that uses a combination of two viruses to attack and kill...
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Eating disorders experts weigh in on Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder – two years after classification as a mental health condition
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18/06/2015
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Jessie is a five-year-old girl who doesn’t like foods with much texture or flavour. She prefers to eat foods that don’t require lots of chewing, like soup...
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CHEO’s administrative overhead lowest in region — focuses resources on patient care
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10/06/2015
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Data released today by the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) shows that CHEO invests the most in patient care and spends the least on administrative ov...
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2015 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth and takes a stand on outdoor and risky active play
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09/06/2015
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In an era of schoolyard ball bans, bylaws that restrict tobogganing and parents’ frequent calls of “Be careful” or “Wait for me,” are we...
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32nd CHEO Telethon National Capital Regions breaks another record for CHEO’s kids!
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07/06/2015
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When the final total of $7,941,063 lit up on the giant tote board just before 7 p.m. the cheering crowd at the E & Y Centre represented a feeling of joy that was ...
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32nd Annual CHEO Telethon on CTV Ottawa Airs This Weekend
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01/06/2015
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This Saturday and Sunday we invite you to be a SuperHERO for CHEO during the CHEO Telethon on CTV. Watch, call and donate to help us raise funds
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Transformative research at University of Ottawa nets $28.5 million from the Canada Foundation for Innovation
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29/05/2015
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A group of scientists from the University of Ottawa and its affiliated institutes, OHRI and CHEO, will share $28,511,215 from the Canada Foundation for Innovation to ...
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New defendant in CHEO’s gene patent challenge
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29/05/2015
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Recent developments in CHEO’s gene patent challenge have resulted in a US-based biotechnology company, Transgenomic, purchasing the patents for Long QT genes fr...
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CHEO honours Volunteer of the Year
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21/05/2015
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CHEO is pleased to celebrate its Volunteer of the Year – Ann Lambert, pioneer of CHEO’s pet therapy program, who has brought comfort and healing to young ...
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CHEO encourages parents to choose wisely and keep Emergency for emergencies
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13/05/2015
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CHEO wants to help parents decide when to visit the Emergency Department. ...
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Hundreds of Ottawa students step up to fight mental health stigma
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07/05/2015
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CHEO’s Youth Net/Réseau Ado is tackling stigma surrounding mental illness head-on with their youth anti-stigma summit, HeadStrong.
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Children’s hospital issues call to action to support vaccinations
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29/04/2015
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CHEO is issuing a call to action urging parents and community members to spread the facts about the benefits of immunization. ...
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CHEO Healthy Kids Award Winners Announced
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25/03/2015
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CHEO hosted its fifth annual Healthy Kids Awards ceremony this evening....
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STATEMENT - CHEO’s 2015-16 Budget
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11/03/2015
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The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO)’s 2015/2016 budget plan is addressing an expected funding gap of $6.7 million of its $243 million budget...
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Younger immigrants at higher risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
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10/03/2015
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The younger a person is when they immigrate to Canada, the higher their risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and its major subtypes Crohn’s dise...
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CHEO to help more children and youth suffering from chronic pain
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06/03/2015
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The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) is slashing wait times and improving care for kids with chronic pain thanks to $881,517 in yearly funding anno...
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Patient lounge at CHEO gets a makeover for mental health
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04/03/2015
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A ribbon cutting was held at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario earlier today to unveil a renovation to the patient lounge on the 6th floor which houses...
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CHEO takes a walk down Memory Lane: Celebrating 50 years of volunteers
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03/03/2015
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The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) is pleased to announce the dedication of Memory Lane to CHEO’s Volunteer Association, in celebration of ...
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CHEO named one of top hospitals in Ontario for physician and employee satisfaction
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27/02/2015
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The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) is excited to be named one of Ontario’s top hospitals for employee and physician satisfaction. ...
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CHEO named top teaching hospital in Ontario for Emergency Department care
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17/02/2015
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CHEO is thrilled to be named one of Ontario’s top performing hospitals for its Emergency Department care – by its very own patients ...
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CHEO Proud To Be Recognized As a Top Employer in Region
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05/02/2015
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CHEO has once again been recognized as one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers for 2015. ...
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CHEO and OCDSB connect parents with health experts to talk about eating disorders
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03/02/2015
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In collaboration with the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB), the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario is pleased to present a free information ses...
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Ottawa area hospitals take measures to protect against winter viruses
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15/12/2014
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Local hospitals in Ottawa are asking for the community’s support in reducing the spread of infection during high season. ...
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CHEO’s Dream of a Lifetime Lottery SOLD OUT
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12/12/2014
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The CHEO Foundation has announced that all tickets for the 2014 Dream of a Lifetime Lottery have been sold
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CHEO Opens New Concussion Clinic
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10/12/2014
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CHEO has opened a concussion clinic to treat children and youth suffering from symptoms that persist for more than a month following a head injury. ...
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Researchers identify genetic mutation responsible for a serious disorder common in Inuit people
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01/12/2014
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Researchers have identified the cause for a disorder common in Inuit people that prevents the absorption of sucrose, causing gastrointestinal distress and failure to ...
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CHEO Named One of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures
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21/11/2014
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CHEO is proud to be named one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures – joining the ranks of Mount Sinai Hospital, World Vision, Whistler, The Princess Margaret Cancer F...
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Social factors important to child and youth health in Eastern Ontario, CHEO report says
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19/11/2014
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A new report by CHEO focuses on social factors like poverty, housing, education and health behaviors that have a major influence on child and youth health and well-be...
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CHEO partners with the Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa to protect children from abuse and neglect
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19/11/2014
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CHEO is working with the Children’s Aid Society (CAS) of Ottawa to help protect the well-being of the region’s most vulnerable children ...
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CHEO and CTV launch Healthy Kids Awards and health series
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12/11/2014
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Do you know an individual, organization or program that goes the ‘extra mile’ to keep kids healthy and active?...
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Children’s Hospital in Canada’s Capital Launches Legal Challenge of Gene Patent In Order To Protect Patient Care
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03/11/2014
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CHEO launched a legal challenge today against the U.S. patent holders of genes related to a rare heart disorder. The legal action, a first in Canada, focuses on wheth...
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Youth Net/Réseau Ado marks 20 years of changing young lives
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16/10/2014
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This week marks 20 years of success for a life-changing program at CHEO. Youth Net/Réseau Ado was born in 1994
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CHEO is taking extra precautions to prevent spread of respiratory viruses
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24/09/2014
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CHEO announced extra precautions today on its 4 East medical unit, to help prevent the spread of respiratory infections. ...
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CHEO and OCDSB connect parents with experts to talk about anxiety
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23/09/2014
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CHEO, in conjunction with OCDSB is pleased to present our annual free information session for parents on the subject of anxiety. ...
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New tool to help parents find resources for pre/post-natal care
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17/09/2014
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BORN Ontario, at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO), is excited to launch its new interactive resource map this week. ...
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Dream big and help the little ones at CHEO - CHEO’s Dream of a Lifetime Lottery unveils its exciting prize packages!
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15/09/2014
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Today marked the launch 2014 Dream of a Lifetime Lottery, offering more incredible prizes than ever before, including the return of the popular 50/50 Cash Draw.
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CHEO and The Royal continue to see record demand for mental health services
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03/09/2014
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CHEO and The Royal continue to see a record demand for mental health services, according to their annual “mental health report card” issued today. ...
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CHEO-Based Study Indicates a Lack of Resources for Child Sleep Disorders in Canada
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02/09/2014
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The latest issue of Paediatrics and Child Health features a CHEO-based study on resources for sleep disorders, which the work of CHEO’s Dr. Sherri Katz and Dr. Nicholas Barrowman. ...
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New video shows parents how to take the hurt out of newborns’ blood tests
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26/08/2014
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Every newborn baby gets a heel prick in the first day or two of life to screen for congenital illnesses. This potentially life-saving blood test is painful to babies ...
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Ontario celebrates first anniversary of “bubble boy” testing, as new study shows it is twice as common among newborns
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20/08/2014
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Newborn Screening Ontario, based at CHEO, this month celebrates the first anniversary of screening newborns across the province for Severe Combined Immune Deficiency ...
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Taking a Stand: balancing the BENEFITS and RISKS of physical activity in children
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19/08/2014
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The Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology took a stand on the promotion of childhood physical activity and published their position and recommendations ...
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CHEO embraces new technology to reduce specialist care wait list
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14/08/2014
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CHEO is launching a new eConsult service that will help shorten wait times and improve access to medical expertise. ...
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First comprehensive pediatric concussion guidelines, available now
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25/06/2014
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Pediatric emergency medicine researchers at CHEO together with ONF today launch the first comprehensive pediatric concussion guidelines. ...
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Dr. Simon Davidson appointed senior advisor on mental health policy to Partners for Mental Health and CHEO
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19/06/2014
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PFMH and CHEO are excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Simon Davidson as Senior Advisor on Mental Health Policy ...
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Canadian physicians lack knowledge and confidence about breastfeeding
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11/06/2014
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The results of a national research project to assess breastfeeding knowledge, confidence, beliefs, and attitudes of Canadian physicians are available today ...
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Outcomes of a 2-year national rare disease gene discovery project
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05/06/2014
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As part of the Finding of Rare Disease Genes (FORGE) research project, Canadian researchers have developed an expertise in understanding the underlying biology of rare childhood disorder...
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31st Annual CHEO Telethon on CTV Ottawa Airs This Weekend
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03/06/2014
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This Saturday and Sunday we invite you to be a SuperHERO for CHEO during the CHEO Telethon on CTV Ottawa. Watch, call and donate ...
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New app lets you bring out your inner SuperHERO in support of the kids at CHEO!!
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30/05/2014
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The CHEO Foundation’s “Be a SuperHERO for CHEO” campaign in support of the 2014 CHEO Telethon is getting a social media boost with...
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CHEO’s first open house will be educational and fun for all ages
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29/05/2014
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Have you ever wanted to ask a neurosurgeon what it’s like to perform brain surgery? CHEO’s open house on Sat, June 7 — part of Doors Open Ottawa ...
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CHEO doctor wins national award for mobile health innovation
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21/05/2014
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Local pediatric surgeon and entrepreneur Dr. Matthew Bromwich accepted the “TELUS Award for mHealth Innovation” at the 29th Annual CATAAlliance Innovation...
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CHEO opens new epilepsy monitoring unit to improve patient care and reduce wait times
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12/05/2014
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On May 12, CHEO’s new epilepsy monitoring unit will welcome its first patient for a short stay that will help physicians better assess and refine ...
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CHEO receives 6 out of 11 Canadian Paediatric Society Awards
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06/05/2014
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CHEO physicians and researchers were named 6 times when the Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) announced its 2014 award winners today....
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CHEO ranked top hospital in Ontario for inpatient pediatric care, 2nd year in a row
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03/05/2014
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The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) has been named the top hospital in Ontario for pediatric inpatient satisfaction for the second year in a row. ...
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CHEO seeks volunteers to join its Board of Trustees & Board Sub-Committees
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17/04/2014
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CHEO is currently recruiting community leaders to join its Board of Trustees and Board Sub-Committees...
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Celebrating Our CHEO Volunteers
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07/04/2014
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Did you know that 450 dedicated volunteers donate more than 28,000 hours of their time to us every year?...
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New screening tool to diagnose common sleep problem in children
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01/04/2014
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Clinical investigators at CHEO have developed a new screening tool to help diagnose obstructive sleep apnea in children...
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CHEO Honours Winners of Healthy Kids Awards
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26/03/2014
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CHEO will host its fourth annual Healthy Kids Awards ceremony this evening....
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Ottawa researcher receives international award for obesity research
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25/03/2014
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At the International Congress on Obesity held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia last week, Dr. Jean-Philippe Chaput from the Healthy Active Living and Obesity (HALO) research...
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Nurses are effective at treating a common arm injury in young children, although not as successful as physicians
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24/03/2014
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A clinical trial to determine if nurses in the emergency department could reduce "pulled elbows" ...
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Ottawa researchers find new pathway connected to Type 2 diabetes
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19/03/2014
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Scientists at the CHEO Research Institute have discovered a cellular pathway that is responsible for keeping blood sugar levels low in obese or pre-diabetic people, a...
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Measles Update - March 10, 2014
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11/03/2014
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Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is investigating a second reported case of measles who was in contact with the case reported on March 5th ...
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Confirmed case of measles in Ottawa
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06/03/2014
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Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is investigating a lab-confirmed case of measles in an unimmunized child. The patient acquired the illness during travel to the Philippines...
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First of its kind web portal to bolster research and treatment for rare diseases
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28/02/2014
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A new web portal – PhenomeCentral – is being launched today to connect clinicians and scientists worldwide in an effort to speed the discovery of genes...
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Heads-up from CHEO on extra-long wait in Emergency Department
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26/02/2014
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CHEO is seeing an unusually high number of patients in its Emergency department and cautions the community to expect extra long wait times, particularly in the...
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Ottawa Researchers Discover New Combination Therapy to Kill Cancer
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27/01/2014
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Cancer is the leading cause of death in Canada and is responsible for about 30% of all deaths, according to the Canadian Cancer Society. ...
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CHEO recommends measures to protect against winter viruses
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27/01/2014
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Given high levels of virus activity in the community this winter season, CHEO is reminding parents of ways to protect the health of their families ...
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Big winners announced in CHEO’s Dream of a Lifetime Lottery
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08/01/2014
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Earlier today the draws were made for the first and second prizes in the 2013 edition of CHEO’s Dream of a Lifetime Lottery. ...
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CHEO’s expanded neonatal transport team will safely move fragile newborns to intensive care, thanks to funding from the Government of Ontario
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09/12/2013
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An infusion of funding to transport newborns from across Northeastern, Southeastern and Eastern Ontario by...
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Helping Families Make Tough Health Care Decisions: Innovation at CHEO changes young lives around the world
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04/12/2013
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Should my son take medicine for ADHD? Should my daughter get the HPV vaccine? What are the pros and cons? ...
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CHEO’s partnership with Pro Bono Law Ontario supports families facing legal struggles
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27/11/2013
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Imagine that your child is seriously ill and you are facing eviction from your home, or denial of your health benefits. ...
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Ottawa’s own Dr. Nathalie Fleming receives first-ever Minister's Medal Honouring Excellence in Health Quality and Safety
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22/11/2013
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Dr. Nathalie Fleming, an Obstetrician / Gynecologist at The Ottawa Hospital & Chief of Gynecology at CHEO ...
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CHEO Has Glimpsed the Future; and It is Paperless
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20/11/2013
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CHEO announces its innovation roadmap and the successful “go live” of the first phase of a fully integrated electronic health record
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Minister Ambrose Applauds Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario
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20/11/2013
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Today, on National Child Day, the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Health, visited the CHEO to see how the hospital is rolling out its electronic health record pr...
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CHEO ranked top hospital in Ontario for inpatient pediatric care
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19/11/2013
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CHEO has been named the top hospital in Ontario for pediatric inpatient satisfaction, in this year’s National Research Corporation Canada/Ontario Hospital Assoc...
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CHEO & CTV launch Healthy Kids Awards and health series
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13/11/2013
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Do you know an individual, organization or program that goes the ‘extra mile’ to keep kids healthy and active? ...
[more] |
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Early bird deadline just 10 days away!
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06/11/2013
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The Early Bird Deadline in CHEO’s Dream of a Lifetime Lottery is Friday, November 15th and lottery organizers are encouraging everyone to order their tickets to...
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Canadian researchers discover how to measure quality of life for rare blood condition
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04/11/2013
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A CHEO-led multi-site North American study, headed by Dr. Robert Klaassen, has confirmed the validity & reliability of a quality of life measurement tool for...
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CHEO uses YouTube to take the ouch out of getting a needle
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23/10/2013
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CHEO's ‘Be Sweet to Babies’ research team launched a YouTube video this week demonstrating the best ways to reduce pain for babies’ i...
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Protect your child against the flu – special flu vaccine clinics to be held for children under the age of five
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23/10/2013
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CHEO and Ottawa Public Health (OPH) are encouraging parents and guardians to get their children vaccinated to protect against this year’s flu. ...
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BORN Ontario releases a snapshot into pregnancy, birth, and early childhood health
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22/10/2013
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New BORN report shows improvements in exclusive breastfeeding rates and a reduction in women who smoked during pregnancy
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CHEO’s Dream Home meets Pinterest
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08/10/2013
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CHEO and the CHEO Foundation are excited to launch a Pinterest page to showcase the Minto Dream Home that is part of the grand prize in the 2013 Dream of a Lifetime L...
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CHEO, OCDSB and The Royal connect parents with mental health experts to talk about suicide, depression, anxiety and bullying
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25/09/2013
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In honour of World Mental Health Day, CHEO, OCDSB and The Royal, are pleased to present a free information ...
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CHEO’s Dream of a Lifetime Lottery 2013
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16/09/2013
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Organizers of the 2013 Dream of a Lifetime Lottery are not only offering more incredible prizes than ever before, they are also offering an additional way to win big ...
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New playground at CHEO will aid learning for children with autism spectrum disorder
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15/09/2013
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CHEO and the CHEO Foundation today proudly unveiled a new play structure at the Autism Program site at the Industrial Avenue Centre. ...
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CHEO facelift brings smile to young patients: CHEO and CHEO Foundation unveil $600,000 renovations
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05/09/2013
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CHEO and the CHEO Foundation today proudly unveiled a newly renovated in-patient unit for children and youth at CHEO being treated for cancer...
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Study provides best data yet on developmental problems in extremely premature infants
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26/08/2013
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Researchers from Ottawa, Canada, have pooled data from more than 700 children who were born extremely prematurely to come up with...
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CHEO and The Royal continue to report record demand for mental health services
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22/08/2013
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CHEO and The Royal are continuing to see an unprecedented demand for child and youth mental health services. ...
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A first in Canada, Ontario newborns to be screened for fatal but curable genetic disorder
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20/08/2013
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Imagine being able to save a baby’s life with a simple test for a deadly illness ...
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CHEO physician named to federal cabinet
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16/07/2013
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Ottawa, July 15 – The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario is pleased to congratulate physician Dr. Kellie Leitch on her appointment today to federal ca...
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Ottawa Public Health and CHEO advise residents to update immunization records
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15/07/2013
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Ottawa Public Health (OPH) and the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) are encouraging residents to ensure their measles immunizations ...
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Research shows that vitamin D levels drop after pediatric heart surgery, increasing sickness
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26/06/2013
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Until now, no research has been conducted on the importance of vitamin D supplementation in children with congenital heart disease (CHD). ...
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When it comes to health care and your child, imagine if…
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10/06/2013
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CHEO has unveiled an ambitious new strategic plan that will mean the difference between “great” and “greatest” care for kids, youth and families ...
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Be a Hero for CHEO
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04/06/2013
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Picture this. You’re a child stuck in your hospital bed with a serious illness and all you want to do is play outside. Suddenly, you catch a glimpse of Spiderma...
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CHEO seeks three volunteers to join its Board of Trustees
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04/06/2013
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CHEO is currently recruiting three community leaders to join its Board of Trustees....
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CHEO volunteer of the year helps the medicine go down
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29/05/2013
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Eight volunteers, including two university students, have been rewarded for their hundreds of hours helping kids and families feel better while receiving care at the ...
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Active Healthy Kids Canada Releases 2013 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth
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21/05/2013
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With a steady rise in the use of the car, and a strong decline in kids getting to and from school and after school activities on their own steam, we have to ask ourse...
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Canadian Gene Cure Foundation presents Champions of Genetics award to Dr. Faraz Farooq
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08/05/2013
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The Canadian Gene Cure Foundation (CGCF), in partnership with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) through its Institute of Genetics, is pleased to announce the awarding of ...
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Canadian Gene Cure Foundation honours Dr. Alex MacKenzie as a 2013 Champion of Genetics
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08/05/2013
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The Canadian Gene Cure Foundation (CGCF), a national, charitable foundation committed to enabling Canadians to lead the world in the discovery and advancement of cures for inherited dise...
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Statement from Alex Munter on Nursing Week 2013
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06/05/2013
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One of my earliest mentors was the late Marion Dewar, an RN who subsequently became mayor of Ottawa. There were many things I loved about Marion – most of all h...
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CHEO's new healing garden to help kids be their healthiest
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22/04/2013
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In celebration of Earth Day, the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) is breaking ground to create a new outdoor Healing Garden. ...
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Immunization is safe. Help protect yourself and your loved ones by ensuring yours are up to date!
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22/04/2013
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This week is Immunization Awareness Week. Ottawa Public Health (OPH) and the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) are reminding residents to check your...
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CHEO’s Dr. Genevieve Moineau named AFMC CEO
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22/04/2013
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CHEO is proud to announce that its own Dr. Genevieve Moineau was recently named the new President and Chief Executive Officer of the Association of Faculties of Medic...
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Shopify and Youth Net/Réseau Ado are teaming up to engage Ottawa youth with #Inspire2013
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10/04/2013
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Shopify and Youth Net/Réseau Ado are announcing the #Inspire2013 event designed to help young people use their creativity to overcome adversity. ...
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Statement by Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario President and CEO Alex Munter concerning UNICEF Report Card on Child Well-Being in Rich Countries
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10/04/2013
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CHEO President and CEO Alex Munter issued the following statement concerning UNICEF’s report Card on Child Well-Being in Rich Countries:...
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CHEO 2013 Healthy Kids Awards Recognize Six Community Leaders
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21/03/2013
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The 2013 CHEO Healthy Kids Awards ceremony, happening today, is the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario’s (CHEO) way of recognizing individuals, pro...
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CHEO Continues to Enhance Patient Safety
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11/03/2013
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The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) has recently launched two new initiatives – a patient safety ambassadors program and a family-activated ...
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CHEO supports new Ontario strategy to fight childhood obesity
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04/03/2013
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As co-chair of Ontario’s Healthy Kids Panel – which recently released its report on the growing problem of childhood obesity – CHEO’s chi...[more] |
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CHEO Proud To Be Recognized As A Top Employer in Region
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13/02/2013
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CHEO has again been recognized as one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers for 2013. ...
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Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal for Obesity Research Expert
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07/02/2013
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Dr. Mark Tremblay Honoured for the Promotion of Physical Activity ...
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Minister of Health, the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Visits CHEO
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05/02/2013
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Met with the front line staff and physicians who are developing the Electronic Health Record (EHR). ...
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More Ontario Women Give Birth Later In Life
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17/01/2013
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More women in Ontario are giving birth later in life – according to a new report from BORN Ontario. ...
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Grand Prize winner announced in CHEO’s Dream of a Lifetime Lottery
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09/01/2013
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Earlier today the draws were made for the first and second prizes in the 2012 edition of CHEO’s Dream of a Lifetime Lottery. ...
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Government of Ontario Invests in Renovation of CHEO’s Surgical Facilities; reduces wait times
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08/01/2013
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Premier Dalton McGuinty was at the hospital today to make the announcement. ...
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Protect your child against the flu this winter
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12/12/2012
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Ottawa Public Health and The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario are reminding residents that it is not too late to get vaccinated to protect against the flu...
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New Program to Address Critical Gap for Youth in Mental Health Crisis
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10/12/2012
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Ontario Government Funding Enables CHEO, OPH, The Royal and YSB to join forces to support teens in the community ...
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5 big strides to fight lung disease in our tiniest patients
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04/12/2012
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Discoveries in stem cell research that may treat a previously untreatable disease...
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Active video games don’t increase overall daily physical activity levels
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26/11/2012
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Active video games - also known as "exergames" - are often presented as a possible solution to getting kids to move more; however...
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Canadian Institute of Child Health Hosts 15th Annual Crayons & Cravats Gala
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19/11/2012
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CHEO's Dr. Simon Davidson to receive award for his outstanding contribution to child and youth mental health in Canada and internationally. ...
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CHEO Appoints New Vice President of People, Performance and Strategy
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15/11/2012
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CHEO is pleased to announce the appointment of Bruce Squires as its new vice president of People, Performance and Strategy...
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CHEO & CTV to Kick-Start 20-week Campaign and Awards Program
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08/11/2012
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CHEO CEO honored with Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal
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20/10/2012
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Alex Munter awarded Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal for his contributions to families of this community.
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Novel discovery links anti-cancer drugs to muscle repair
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16/10/2012
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Few drugs are available to treat muscle injury, muscle wasting and genetic disorders causing muscle degeneration, such as Duchenne muscular dystrophy. A compelling di...
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CHEO launches new blog that may help address the age-old question – how do I get my toddler to eat broccoli?
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11/10/2012
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CHEO Moms & Dads – an on-line community for parents in the region to share ideas on healthy active living.
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CHEO announces new event for teens – “Stressed spelled backwards is desserts”
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11/10/2012
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The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) Youth Net/Réseau Ado introduces a new event designed by teens, for teens to help them find positive ways ...
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Ottawa’s first organ donation workplace initiative wraps up with success
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09/10/2012
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The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) is pleased to announce it has successfully reached its goal in Ottawa’s first Trillium Gift of Life R...
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Fresh blood not better, clinical trial shows
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08/10/2012
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October 8, 2012, Ottawa — In a finding that runs counter to commonly held beliefs about fresh being better, a clinical trial published today by the
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Minister Aglukkaq to make an announcement
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01/10/2012
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Ottawa (October 1, 2012) – The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, will make an announcement to launch...
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Alex Munter named Francophile of the Year by the Government of Ontario
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25/09/2012
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The Government of Ontario chose Munter in recognition of his work in advancing and promoting the French language in Ontario... ...
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Study reveals teenage patients attitude towards social media and privacy
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20/09/2012
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Teenage patients' online privacy behaviour is an expression of their need for self-definition and self-protection....
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CHEO, Teasdale-Corti Foundation and Pharmacists Without Borders-Canada Join Forces to Improve Care of Children
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19/09/2012
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Created in the 1960’s by legendary Canadian surgeon Dr. Lucille Teasdale and her husband, Dr. Piero Corti... ...
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Adequate sleep helps weight loss
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17/09/2012
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| Adequate sleep is an important part of a weight loss plan and should be added to the recommended mix of diet and exercise, states a commentary in CMAJ ([more] |
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Details announced for the 2012 CHEO Dream of a Lifetime Lottery
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17/09/2012
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A television in the shower, elegant barn board walls, a putting green in the back yard…all elements of the spectacular Minto Dream Home that is part of the gran...
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CHEO is delighted to partner with the Centre for Child Honouring for Raffi's #belugagrads Concert at Centrepointe Theatre on December 3
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14/09/2012
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Since his iconic 1976 album,Singable...
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CHEO’s Dream of a Lifetime Lottery Launches Monday!
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14/09/2012
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On Monday, September 17th the CHEO Foundation will announce the exciting prize line-up for the 2012 Dream of a Lifetime Lottery....
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First Pediatric Study to Look at the Role of Vitamin D
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12/09/2012
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OTTAWA, Canada, September 12, 2012—Vitamin D is increasingly being recognized as
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CHEO and OCDSB connect parents with mental health experts to talk about suicide, depression, and bullying
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11/09/2012
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To mark Ottawa’s first official “Suicide Prevention Day”, the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO), in conjunction with the Ottawa Ca...
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There are a lot of changes coming – to health care, to our community. Where does CHEO fit in all that? Join the conversation about CHEOnext!
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17/08/2012
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CHEO is almost 40 years old now, and we are asking the community how they’d like to see us grow and evolve. ...
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Can a virus fight cancer? Canadian Cancer Society grants new funding
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25/07/2012
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OTTAWA, July 25 — Two Ottawa researchers are taking innovative approaches to improving virus-based cancer therapy with new funding from the Canadian Cancer Soci...
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Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario Names Soshal Group as its Social Media Agency
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24/07/2012
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Soshal Group recognized as CHEO’s official partner for social strategy, creative and technology development ...
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WE ALL WIN LOTTERY Grand Prize Winner Announcement
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12/07/2012
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The grand prize draws in The Ottawa Hospital and CHEO’s We All Win Lottery were held today during the CTV News at Noon. ...
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World’s largest permanent collection of Yousuf Karsh portraits now resides at CHEO
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10/07/2012
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This afternoon Estrellita Karsh, wife of famed photographer Yousuf Karsh, was on hand at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) for a...
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CHEO Launches New Mental Health Website as First Annual Update to the Community Shows Record Demand for Mental Health Services
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09/07/2012
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CHEO has seen an unprecedented demand for its mental health services - today releases its first annual Mental Health update to the community ...
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CHEO announces new appointments to its Board of Trustees
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12/06/2012
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The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) is pleased to announce the new appointments of Jo-Anne Poirier, Meena Roberts, Michael Baine and Pam Aung-Thin...
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CHEO Recognized For Environmental Excellence
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11/06/2012
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CHEO awarded 2011 Environmental Excellence Award for medical device recycling. First Canadian hospital to receive this award ...
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Ottawa pharmacist to receive the 2012 Pfizer Bowl of Hygeia Award from the
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11/06/2012
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Ottawa pharmacist Dr. Régis Vaillancourt has been named the recipient of the 20...
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Top stem cell scientist and pediatrician recruited to Ottawa
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30/05/2012
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World-renowned scientist and pediatrician Dr. Bernard Thébaud will soon be in Ottawa to pursue his goal of using stem cells to repair the lungs of premature babi...
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CHEO Volunteer Association Announces Volunteer of the Year
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23/05/2012
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Mrs. Jean Voth winner of the 2012 Volunteer of the Year award at CHEO ...
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CHEO CEO Alex Munter named co-chair of Ontario panel on childhood obesity
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18/05/2012
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Alex Munter, chief executive officer of the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, has been named co-chair of “Healthy Kids Panel” – a blue-r...
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CHEO Comments on New Strategy from the Mental Health Commission of Canada
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08/05/2012
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CHEO commends today’s release of Changing Directions, Changing Lives: The Mental Health Strategy for Canada by the Mental Health Commission of Canada.
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Excessive weight gain during pregnancy a predictor for above-average birth weight
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17/04/2012
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One out of every two women of reproductive age is overweight or obese. Researchers from the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) Research Institute, fr...
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Changes in asthma treatment improve wait time and patient
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03/04/2012
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OTTAWA, Canada – April 3, 2012 – Dr. Roger Zemek, Director of Emergency Research at the CHEO Research Institute and ED physician, and assistant professor ...
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CHEO Launches New Services for Children and Youth With Autism Spectrum Disorders
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02/04/2012
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The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) is pleased to mark World Autism Awareness Day by announcing the launch of a new pro...
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YouthNet/RéseauAdo Recognized for Quality Services by Accreditation Canada
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29/03/2012
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YouthNet/RéseauAdo, a mental health program featured at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO), was ...
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CHEO Psychologists Speak to Families in Cornwall
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15/03/2012
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CHEO Seeing Highest-Ever Volumes in Emergency; Seeks Community’s Help to Reduce Wait Times
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10/02/2012
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The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) is in the midst of the busiest viral season in its 38-year history. CHEO encourages families whose children ha...
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CHEO Recognized As A Top Employer in Region
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07/02/2012
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CHEO recognized today as one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers for 2012 ...
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Community organizations come together to prevent youth suicide
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06/02/2012
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On Wednesday, February 8, members of Ottawa’s Community Suicide Prevention Network will come together representing more than 40 community organizations for the ...
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NEW NHL ALL-STAR LEGACY PLAYROOM AT CHEO
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27/01/2012
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Playroom to Feature Cisco Technology Solutions ...
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CHEO Foundation to Pay Tribute to Great Friends at “The 2012 Order of the Good Bear Awards.”
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25/01/2012
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On Tuesday, January 24, 2012 the CHEO Foundation will pay tribute to community members who have chosen to make a difference in the lives of CHEO’s chi...
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CHEO and OCDSB Announce Free Info Session for Parents of Toddlers and Pre-Schoolers Feb. 6
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23/01/2012
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CHEO, in collaboration with the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board, is pleased to announce its CHEO Connects free information session for parents of toddlers and p...
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What Type of Helmet is best for Winter Play? CHEO Research Uncovers What Parents Need to Know
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20/01/2012
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It’s not winter in Canada if children don’t spend time speeding down the slopes! Canadian tobogganing is a tradition handed down from generation to generation. For a long time, ...
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CHEO Appoints New Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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11/01/2012
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The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Nicholas Vlacholias as its new senior vice president and chief finan...
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Grand Prize winner announced in CHEO’s Dream of a Lifetime Lottery
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11/01/2012
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Earlier today the draws were made for the first and second prizes in the 2011 edition of CHEO’s Dream of a Lifetime Lottery. ...
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CHEO Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Specialists Bring Expertise to Renfrew Country
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10/01/2012
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Childhood obesity experts from CHEO are sharing their expertise today with Renfrew County health professionals as part of the hospital’s program to extend its e...
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CHEO scientist discovers new gene for Joubert syndrome
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22/12/2011
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Dr. Kym Boycott, a researcher at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, used next-generation sequencing to identify a new gene that causes Joubert Syndrome...
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Let’s Keep Emergency for Emergencies
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20/12/2011
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With the Holiday Season only a few days away, emergency physicians from all local hospitals wish to remind everyone to plan ahead to protect their health and to avoid...
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CHEO issues final update on C. difficile
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01/12/2011
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CHEO is pleased to announce that it has returned to normal operations on its 4 North unit. ...
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CHEO issues update on C. difficile
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28/11/2011
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CHEO managing only one case of C. difficile on 4 North....
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Mental Health Experts Reach Out to Parents in Renfrew County
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28/11/2011
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Experts in mental health invite parents in Pembroke and Renfrew County to a free information session. ...
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TREES OF HOPE FOR THE CHILDREN AT CHEO
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22/11/2011
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On Monday, November 28th, the Fairmont Chât...
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CHEO Urges Community to Remember That Middle Childhood Matters
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21/11/2011
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Middle childhood is when kids often take their first real steps towards independence. ...
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CHEO issues update on C. difficile
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21/11/2011
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CHEO now managing only one case of C. difficile
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New Global Child Health curriculum allows Canadian doctors to care beyond borders without leaving home
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21/11/2011
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Health experts identify gap in medical trainee programs ...
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CHEO issues update on C. difficile
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14/11/2011
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The next update will be provided on November 21st....
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CHEO’s Dream of a Lifetime Lottery Early Bird Deadline
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09/11/2011
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DEADLINE FOR EARLY BIRD DREAMS JUST 10 DAYS AWAY ...
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CHEO scientist advances biotherapeutics as published in Cancer Cell
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08/11/2011
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First to discover probe human genome to augment oncolytic t...
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CHEO Managing Three Cases of C. Difficile
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03/11/2011
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CHEO working closely with Ottawa Public Health and taking all the necessary steps to stop further spread of this infection....
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Scotiabank and ScotiaMcLeod make major donation to CHEO’s BIG STEPS Campaign
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26/10/2011
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“Let’s talk about suicide, depression and bullying”
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21/10/2011
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CHEO, The Royal and OCDSB Reach Out To Parents ...
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CHEO Announces Winners of the 2011 “Let’s Keep Kids Out of Hospital” awards
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19/10/2011
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A program that recognizes and honours those who contribute meaningfully to the community. ...
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National Conference on Key Child and Youth Healthcare Issues
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13/10/2011
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Exploring the Future of Children's Health Care - What Can We Expect? How Do We Prepare? ...
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CHEO Appoints Alex Munter as new CEO
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12/10/2011
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Munter brings to the role more than 20 years of leadership in health and social services, and an incredible passion for he...
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CHEO Foundation unveils new Recognition Wall to salute loyal supporters
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12/10/2011
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CHEO and OCDSB Reach Out To New Parents
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05/10/2011
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Free Information Session, Monday, October 24, 2011 ...
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Media event to announce Major Gift to CHEO’s BIG STEPS Campaign and CHEO Research Awards Presentation
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01/10/2011
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Time To Start Dreaming!
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15/09/2011
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CHEO Introduces Free Information Series for Parents in the Community
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01/09/2011
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CHEO will host six evening events rolled out over the 2011/2012 school year -- each covering both physical and mental health topics for a s...
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Your kids, Your Trust, Our Calling
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25/08/2011
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We are pleased to present our 2010/2011 Annual Report to the Community ...
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New ABA Services and Supports for Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
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27/07/2011
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The Autism program at CHEO, in partnership with the Ottawa Children’s Treatment Center, is happy to announce that the Ministry of Childr...
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CHEO Teddy Bears’ Picnic cancelled due to weather
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24/06/2011
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June 13th Deadline of Let’s Keep Kids Out of Hospital Awards Approaches
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07/06/2011
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Do you know a coach, teacher, program or organization who should be nominated for the $1,500 prize? ...
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CHEO Doctors to Hold First Live Twitter Chat to Share Health Info
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31/05/2011
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#CHEOchat to Take Place Sunday During CHEO Telethon ...
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From desk to couch: Canadian children and youth missing out on prime physical activity time after school
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26/04/2011
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School’s out, do you know what your kids are doing? You may want to think again if you believe they are being physically active. ...
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CHEO seeks three volunteers to join its Board of Trustees
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21/04/2011
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CHEO is currently recruiting for three community leaders to join its Board of Trustees, replacing three trustees who will be stepping down at the end of June when their terms are complet...
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CHEO Puts Out Call for Adult Volunteers with Daytime Availability
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14/04/2011
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The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) is currently seeking adult volunteers with daytime availability ...
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CHEO President and CEO Steps Down, CHEO Begins Executive Search
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06/04/2011
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Drawing towards the end of his five-year term ...
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CHEO Launches 2011 Edition of Let’s Keep Kids Out of Hospital Awards
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04/04/2011
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Before an active audience of parents and kids, CHEO launched the 2011 edition of the Let’s Keep Kids Out of Hospital...
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CHEO Welcomes Dr. Ciarán Duffy as New Chief of Department of Pediatrics
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04/04/2011
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The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) is[more] |
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CHEO Releases Quality Improvement Plan
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01/04/2011
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In accordance with the Excellent Care for All Act (ECFAA), the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) is publicly releasing it...
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CHEO to launch 2011 Edition of “Let’s Keep Kids Out of Hospital” Awards
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31/03/2011
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Members of the media are invited to join parents, kids and CHEO representatives at the launch of the 2011 edition of the “Let’s...
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CHEO Thanks Community for Its Support During Unprecedented Peak Season
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29/03/2011
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The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) would like to thank the community for its on-going understanding and support ...
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THE OTTAWA HOSPITAL & CHEO LOTTERY is back for a fourth amazing year!
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22/03/2011
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The Ottawa Hospital Foundation and CHEO Foundation have put together another spectacular prize line up and the 2011 Ottawa Hospital & CHEO Lottery is underway. Ea...
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CHEO’s Emergency Department Off to Busiest-Ever Start to the Year
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28/02/2011
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The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) has seen a record-high number of patients in its Emergency department so far this year.
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CHEO Study Shows Effectiveness of YouTube as Tool for Clinical Diagnosis
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24/02/2011
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Researchers at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) have completed a study showing how YouTube can significantly help sp...
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Ottawa medical researchers awarded close to $20M by CIHR
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23/02/2011
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Researchers affiliated with the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Medicine, the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute (OHRI), the University of Ottawa Heart Instit...
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Government of Canada boosts efforts to find treatments for pediatric cancers and rare genetic disorders
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22/02/2011
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Two new research teams of top doctors and scientists from across Canada will embark on an ambitious goal to identify the genes that cause the most challenging types o...
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CHEO Psychologists Invite Parents and Caregivers to Special Evening of Information
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11/02/2011
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CHEO Psychologists Invite Parents & Caregivers to Special Evening of Information... ...
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CHEO Opens Healthy Active Living Centre for Obese Children
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11/02/2011
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First Nursing Research Chair at CHEO Reinforces Commitment to Quality Care for Kids
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10/02/2011
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OTTAWA – February 10, 2011 The Children...
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CHEO Opens Centre for Healthy Active Living
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09/02/2011
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The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) today unveiled its new Healthy Active Living Centre, a regional assessment and trea...
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CHEO Encourages Diabetic Parents to Have Kids Screened
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09/02/2011
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New Program Focuses on Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes ...
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CHEO Promotes Helmet Awareness During Winterlude
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03/02/2011
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With Winterlude just around the corner CHEO reminds all parents and children that helmets can prevent head injuries when skating on the Rideau Canal Skateway. ...
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New Game Makes Medicine Taste Better
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02/02/2011
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CHEO, McGill Introduce Fun Tool to Help Children Take Their Medication...
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CHEO and Montfort ERs Seeing More Patients Sooner
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02/02/2011
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McGuinty Government Helping Reduce ER Wait Times ...
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New Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines released - Children need at least 60 minutes of physical activity per day and adults 150 minutes per week
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24/01/2011
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Low-income children with IBD more likely to undergo surgery than their wealthier counterparts
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13/01/2011
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CHEO, The Royal and YSB join forces to improve mental health services for youth in crisis
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06/01/2011
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The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO), the Royal Ottawa Health Care Group (The Royal) and the Youth Servic...
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HALO Challenges People to LIVE RIGHT NOW
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04/01/2011
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Increased consumption of folic acid can reduce birth defects but blood levels in Canadians are now high
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20/12/2010
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Folic acid can reduce birth defects including neural tube defects, congenital heart disease and oral clefts but some speculate high intakes of folic acid may be as...
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CHEO Annual Halloween Celebration
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26/10/2010
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The OCCCA honours Child Care Community Pioneer
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18/10/2010
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CHEO Challenges Municipal Candidates to Take a Stand on Local Housing
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08/10/2010
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The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO), along with the Ottawa Child/Youth Housing Advocacy Initiative (OCHAI), is encou...
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CHEO announces the winners of the 2010 “Let’s Keep Kids Out of Hospital” awards
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14/09/2010
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CHEO announces the winners of the 2010 “Let’s Keep Kids Out of Hospital” awards -- a program developed to recognize and honour those who contri...
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Taking action to improve child and youth mental health in Ontario
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27/08/2010
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CHEO Promotes Increased Vigilance During “Pool and Swimming season”
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20/07/2010
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As temperatures are reaching all-time highs and people flock to pools and beaches to get a reprieve from the heat, the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO)...
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Going Above and Beyond Because We Care: CHEO's Annual Report to the Community 2009
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15/07/2010
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CHEO is pleased to pres...
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CHEO Promotes Increased Vigilance during "Pool and Swimming Season"
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13/07/2010
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Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) would like to remind all parents, caregivers and children to practice safe swimming ...
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CHEO Teddy Bears’ Picnic Happens Tomorrow!
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25/06/2010
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Ottawa Hospital and CHEO Lottery Early Bird Winner
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24/06/2010
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Raising the Bar
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08/06/2010
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Local School Children Receive Free Bicycle Helmets
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01/06/2010
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Join us on June 3rd as 160 students from John Paul II Catholic School in Ottawa each receive a free bike helmet....
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CHEO doctor develops iPhone app to treat vertigo
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06/05/2010
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A doctor at the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario has developed an iPhone application to treat a form of vertigo or dizziness. As seen on CTV news
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Mike Fisher Joins CHEO Team as Honourary Ambassador of CHEO’s BIGS STEPS Campaign
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21/04/2010
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Ottawa Police team up with Youth Net/Réseau Ado to raise awareness about youth mental health
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12/04/2010
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The Ottawa Police Service along with Youth Net/Réseau Ado have launched a series of communicati...
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Media Invitation: Ottawa Police team up with Youth Net/Réseau Ado to raise awareness about youth mental health
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08/04/2010
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Ottawa Police Service along with Youth Net/Réseau Ado will be launching a series of communicati...
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Recent Canadian Scientific Study Brings Hope for Thousands of Parents
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07/04/2010
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Heat Recovery Ventilators Prevent Respiratory Disorders in Children...
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CHEO launches “Let’s Keep Kids Out of Hospital” 2010 Award Program
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22/03/2010
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The CHEO Board of Trustees announces the launch of a formal, annual awa...
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CHEO launches “Let’s Keep Kids Out of Hospital” 2010 Award Program
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19/03/2010
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CHEO Psychologists Invite Parents and Caregivers to Special Evening of Information
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15/03/2010
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CHEO Seeing Unexpected Volumes in Emergency; Seeks Community’s Help to Reduce Wait Times
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18/02/2010
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The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) is currently seeing a significant increase in patients in its Emer...
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CHEO Seeing Increased Volumes in Emergency; Seeks Community’s Help to Reduce Wait Times
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18/02/2010
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The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) is currently seeing a significant increase in patients in its Emergency department....
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CHEO Helps Provide Peace of Mind to Parents of Kids with Head Injuries
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10/02/2010
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The CHEO Research Institute led a team from ten paediatric teaching hospitals across Canada who created a new tool to better assess the n...
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CHEO Promotes Helmet Awareness During Winterlude
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04/02/2010
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With the 32nd edition of Winterlude just around the corner, CHEO would like to remind all parents and children that helmets can prevent h...
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Helmet Safety at Winterlude
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28/01/2010
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Bal de neige et le port des casques
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27/01/2010
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CHEO Provides Tips for a Safe Holiday
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21/12/2009
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 OTTAWA – Holidays are a wonderful time for families and friends to gather and celebrate special times tog...
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New CEO at the CHEO Research Institute
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29/10/2009
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CHEO Enacts Next Steps in Pandemic Plan
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27/10/2009
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New Study Looks at Re-Identification Risks of Hospital Pharmacy Prescription Records
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14/10/2009
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A recent study found that the information in hospital prescription records can quite easily re-identify patients....
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CHEO Seeing Unexpected Volumes in Emergency; Seeks Community’s Help to Reduce Wait Times
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08/10/2009
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The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) is currently seeing a significant increase in patients in its Emergency de...
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CHEO Seeing Unexpected Volumes in Emergency; Seeks Community’s Help to Reduce Wait Times
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08/10/2009
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OTTAWA – The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) is currently seeing a significant increase in patients in its Emergency department compared to ...
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CHEO Research Institute Study Uses Sophisticated Genetic Engineering to Improve Insulin-producing Beta Cells
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06/10/2009
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A team from the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) Research Institute has identified a protein that inhibits insulin production in mice -- ...
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CHEO BIG STEPS Campaign Hits $10 Million Mark On Way to $25 Million Goal
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30/09/2009
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The CHEO Foundation is thrilled to announced that it has surpassed the $10 million mark in CHEO’s BIG STEPS Campaign. The goal of the campaign is to r...
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Dream of a Lifetime Lottery Purchasing Available Online!
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21/09/2009
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OTTAWA – Today the CHEO Foundation announced the...
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CHEO Celebrates Opening of $58 Million Expansion
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18/09/2009
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Donors, patients, hospital staff and dignitaries joined Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty and CHEO President and CEO Michel Bilodeau today to officially open CHEO’...
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CHEO Doubles Hand Hygiene Compliance
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02/09/2009
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The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) today announced a giant step forward in its infection prevention and ...
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CHEO is On the Move!
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25/08/2009
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CHEO's Emergency Room Moves to New Wing
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Pictogram Program to Help Make It Simpler, Safer to Take Medicine
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12/08/2009
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CHEO and FIP Make Free Software Available to Pharmacies and Hospitals...
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CHEO Welcomes New Chair to Board of Trustees
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30/06/2009
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Johanne Levesque has been elected chair of the board of trustees for the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario. ...
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Who’s Looking Through Your Medicine Cabinet?
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17/06/2009
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CHEO Researcher Looks at Use and Disclosure of Prescription Data...
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CHEO Battles Cancer with Unique “Virus Therapy”
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12/06/2009
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A scientist at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) is making exciting progress in the treatment of childhood cancers and brain cancer – moving quickly to...
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Marks improve when kids are active
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02/06/2009
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Active Healthy Kids Canada Releases 2009 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth...
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Canadian doctors find better treatment for babies with respiratory infection and decrease hospitalization rates
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14/05/2009
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Canadian pediatricians have found a better way to help babies suffering from a lung infection called bronchiolitis and were able to reduce the number admitted t...
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CHEO launches kids’ social cyberspace in the hospital place
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06/05/2009
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Introducing 'Upolis,' Canada's first secure online community keeping kids in hospitals connected to each other....
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CHEO Taking Steps to Improve Infection Control
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30/04/2009
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The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario today announced a series of steps to stop an outbreak of the Rotavirus on one of its patient care units and to furt...
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CN Cycle for CHEO will continue as the Foundation’s Largest Cancer Fundraiser
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27/04/2009
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Healthcare Leaders Discuss Impact of Global Economic Crisis
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04/03/2009
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Round Table Discussion Stresses Importance of Cushioning Effects of Financial Crisis and Learning from Lessons of the Past.
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Premier McGuinty Announces Funding for Development of the Ontario Perinatal Surveillance System (OPSS)
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30/01/2009
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Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty was joined by CHEO patients and their families in marking the announcement of up to $4.6M annually towards the development of ...
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