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CHEO continues to provide services as planned
Posted on Friday, July 19, 2024 10:08 AM
While CHEO has been affected by the Crowdstrike global outage, we are providing services as planned using workarounds where needed. We do not anticipate any impact on our services offered to children and their families today.
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World-first AI algorithm developed at CHEO leads to rare disease diagnosis for families
Posted on Thursday, May 23, 2024 11:30 AM
OTTAWA, Canada – [May 23, 2024]– Harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI), CHEO researchers have developed a groundbreaking search algorithm that identifies children and youth who may have an undiagnosed rare genetic disease and refers them for genetic testing – putting an end to their diagnostic odyssey.
“The ThinkRare algorithm is incredibly exciting and promising because it means we can help families find answers and get the care and support they need sooner,” said Dr. Kym Boycott,...
CHEO recognized as top hospital in Canada’s best employers for diversity
Posted on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 01:01 PM
Ottawa, Ont., July 10, 2024 - CHEO has been proudly named a top employer for diversity in Canada’s health care and social services sector by Forbes magazine. Released Tuesday morning, the prestigious Forbes 2024 Canada's Best Employers for Diversity ranked CHEO as the top hospital, and third in the healthcare and social services sector, solidifying its position as a health-care leader for fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Studies show a diverse workforce leads to higher employee loyalty, which also helps build stronger...
iHope Genetic Health (iGH) Program Launches with SickKids and CHEO
Posted on Tuesday, July 09, 2024 11:17 AM
July 9, 2024 – Washington, D.C. – iHope Genetic Health (iGH) has announced the launch of its first pro bono genetic testing initiative, in partnership with The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and CHEO (Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario). This groundbreaking collaboration marks the beginning of iHope Genetic Health’s effort to build a worldwide network of laboratories and clinical sites that will provide genetic testing to undiagnosed children from under-resourced communities. This...
Statement by Jo-Anne Poirier on behalf of the CHEO Board of Directors
Posted on Thursday, June 27, 2024 03:30 PM
June 27, 2024 - After 13 years of exceptional leadership, Alex Munter will be moving on from his role as President and CEO at CHEO in October 2024 to become CEO of the Canadian Medical Association and the CMA’s group of companies. Thanks to his innovative approach, we have been able to grow CHEO to better meet the needs of a growing population of children, youth and families. Alex is the longest serving children’s hospital CEO in the country and longest serving hospital CEO in Ottawa. His...