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CHEO nurse carries daughter’s legacy to give kids courage
Posted on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 09:00 AM
Each day, Brenda Fraser brings a little container to the Endocrinology Clinic at CHEO that carries a lot of meaning.
There’s a collection of bracelets with beads from the entire colour wheel. They’re called “BRAVE bracelets,” and the endocrinology nurse shares them with children to help them through difficult procedures in the clinic.
The bracelets symbolize resilience and strength, and their name comes from Fraser’s daughter, Erin, whose bravery and dedication to helping others shone bright.
Erin was a talented young musician,...
Celebrating women behind the machines for International Women's Day
Posted on Thursday, March 06, 2025 09:00 AM
You likely won’t spot them during your visit to CHEO, but the clinical engineering team is working hard in the background, responsible for supplying, optimizing, and improving the latest medical equipment and tools to help provide world-class pediatric care.
On March 8, International Women’s Day, we recognize and celebrate some of the dedicated and hard-working women who bring the latest, most innovative tools to CHEO.
The team includes clinical engineers who work behind the scenes to find the best medical devices, and b
World-first ThinkRare algorithm helps family get early diagnosis of rare genetic disorder
Posted on Friday, February 28, 2025 09:00 AM
CHEO's world-first ThinkRare algorithm is improving the lives of children, youth, and families by helping to flag some of the youngest patients who may have undiagnosed rare diseases, which answers important medical questions sooner.
Eddy Craig was born just a few days before Christmas 2022. From day one, his mom Ashley says Eddy had difficulties feeding, and he would gurgle and wheeze while trying to breathe.
He was diagnosed with Failure to Thrive, a medical term used when a child does not grow or gain weight...
Behind the scenes: Saving lives with CHEO’s Critical Care Transport Team
Posted on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 08:14 AM
Jenna Atchison hadn’t expected to land in CHEO’s Critical Care Transport Team. A nurse drawn to the high-stakes world of emergency care; she spent eight years in CHEO’s Emergency Department before discovering the world of pediatric transport.
“I didn’t even know there was such a thing,” she said. “But as soon as I heard about it, I turned to my colleague and told her, ‘I’m going to be on that team someday.’”
Less than a year later, that pledge became a reality.
“I remember my first trip, sitting on a plane heading to pick up...
Small but mighty: CHEO’s coding team influences healthcare in Canada
Posted on Thursday, February 20, 2025 07:45 AM
Jennifer Rozek always knew she wanted to work in a pediatric hospital. Though she wasn’t a frontline healthcare provider, she found purpose in the environment of a children’s hospital.
“I love the environment of helping kids,” said Rozek. “When you help a child, they have their whole life ahead of them. It warms your heart.”
Born in Korea, Rozek moved to Canada at age 10. She considered a career in veterinary medicine before pivoting to Health Information Management (HIM). A specialized field within the health...