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CHEO hosts launch of new guidance to support Canada's youth with substance use health
Posted on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 02:01 PM
Sept. 16, 2026, Ottawa, Ont. - To help health-care providers respond to prevalent youth substance use in Canada, the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addictions (CCSA) created the first National Guidance to Support Youth Substance Use Health in Canadian Pediatric Hospitals. It equips service providers, clinical leaders, administrators and policymakers with evidence-informed tools to respond to youth substance use health needs to reduce risks, improve outcomes and save lives.
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CHEO appoints Lindy Samson to lead new health and housing partnership with the City of Ottawa
Posted on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 09:00 AM
Aug. 26, 2026, Ottawa, Ont. – CHEO is launching a new collaboration with the City of Ottawa focused on improving support forchildren, youth and families affected by housing insecurity by working in partnership across various sectors.
Dr. Lindy Samson, who concludes her term as CHEO's Chief of Staff and Chief Medical Officer on Aug. 31, will take on a new two-year role as the Strategic Lead for Integrated Child and Youth Systems and Population Health Outcomes. Dr. Samson will remain at CHEO while working...
Dr. Jean-Philippe Vaccani becomes CHEO's Chief of Staff and Chief Medical Officer
Posted on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 01:09 PM
July 21, 2026, Ottawa, Ont. — CHEO is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jean-Philippe Vaccani as Chief of Staff and Chief Medical Officer.
Dr. Vaccani is an accomplished pediatric otolaryngologist, educator and physician leader who has served CHEO since 2003. He has held numerous leadership roles across the organization, including Chief of Surgery, Deputy Chief of Staff, President of the Medical Staff, and Interim Chief of Staff and Chief Medical Officer.
As Chief of Surgery, Dr. Vaccani...
CHEO completes major upgrades for cleaner air and a healthier future for kids
Posted on Friday, July 17, 2026 09:00 AM
July 17 , 2026, Ottawa, Ont. - Children and youth will benefit from cleaner air and a more sustainable CHEO as we mark the completion of major energy and air-quality upgrades as part of our significant campus redevelopment.
Supported by a $1 million contribution from the Government of Canada’s Low Carbon Economy Fund, the project has modernized CHEO’s heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems and introduced new energy-saving technology.
These upgrades improve indoor air quality for patients, families, and
CHEO partners with Anthropic to explore the responsible use of AI in child health
Posted on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 10:17 AM
July 14, 2026, Ottawa, Ont. — CHEO and the CHEO Research Institute are partnering with Anthropic through its AI for science initiative to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) can help improve child health research, hospital operations and, ultimately, the experience of children, youth and families.
Through the partnership, Anthropic will provide approximately $1 million in Claude access credits to support research at the CHEO Research Institute (RI), as well as the development, testing and...