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Researchers discover new gene variant causing inherited lung disease in Inuit

The newly discovered gene variant could contribute to high rates of Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia in Inuit populations

OTTAWA, Canada – May 1, 2023 – Researchers at the CHEO Research Institute and the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) have discovered a previously unidentified gene variant that causes Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD), which is present in Inuit populations in both Nunavut and Nunavik. This novel gene variant may play an important role in recurrent...

CHEO joins call for regulations to limit promotion of unhealthy food to children and youth

OTTAWA, April 18, 2023 – In a letter addressed to the Prime Minister and Federal Minister of Health, CHEO President and CEO, Alex Munter voices CHEO's support for the government's proactive approach to regulate marketing of unhealthy food and drinks to children and youth.

"Parents deserve to have the government on their side," the letter says. "We know that a parental 'no' is not enough to counterbalance billions of dollars of sophisticated marketing directed at children."

Recent studies have shown...

Ice storm update: CHEO care continues, with some exceptions

Wednesday’s ice storm caused widespread damage and disruption. Our thoughts are with everyone affected directly and indirectly. 

As an essential service, CHEO remains open. We know people count on us and Team CHEO is doing its very best to serve young people and their families during this time. If you can’t make it to a planned appointment, don’t worry. Just let your clinic/provider know and we will rebook it as soon as possible.  

If you are coming to CHEO for care, work, learning or volunteering,...

Welcoming Zedd and the return of therapeutic clowning to CHEO

OTTAWA, March 29, 2023 – Sometimes, a visit to hospital is no laughing matter. Sometimes, though, a laugh or smile can make all the difference.

Someone who understands that better than almost anyone today joined Team CHEO to help make hospital visits a little brighter for babies, children and youth. Zedd, a clown from Galaxy Sprinkle, touched down at CHEO this morning and immediately started making new friends.

“Last Fall, I met Mollypenny and she was just raving about her experience at CHEO where...

Ready to right-size Ontario’s pediatric health system

TORONTO, March 23, 2023 – The Children’s Health Coalition welcomes the Ontario government’s commitments to allocate additional funding and work with frontline pediatric health partners to identify more ways to connect children and youth to the care they need.

Today, Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy tabled Ontario’s 2023 budget, Building A Strong Ontario, which includes this passage:

“Every child in Ontario should be able to get the care they need, when they need it.”

We agree. We know what needs...