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CHEO experiencing COVID-19 outbreak
Posted on Saturday, January 01, 2022 07:21 PM
January 20, 2022: this outbreak is now over.
January 1, 2022 - CHEO is currently experiencing an outbreak of COVID-19 — our first during the pandemic. It involves two people at this time.
The word ‘outbreak’ may sound scary to some, so let us explain. CHEO’s Infection Prevention and Control program, in collaboration with Ottawa Public Health, declares an outbreak when people (patients, caregivers, staff, and medical staff) on the same unit...
CHEO postpones non-urgent appointments for the first two weeks of January
Posted on Friday, December 31, 2021 09:27 AM
CHEO is not yet admitting many children and youth with COVID-19, as is reported in other parts of the world – but our specialized pediatric services are in high demand. Our beds are full of kids with urgent and emergent needs and our Emergency Department wait times are quite long. All this to say, there’s lots of need for CHEO and it’s not all pandemic-related right now.
That said, we do need to make some adjustments to our scheduling based on...
Children’s Health Coalition agree schools must be prioritized for kids’ overall health
Posted on Thursday, December 30, 2021 05:51 PM
TORONTO, December 30, 2021 – As leaders in children’s health, we agree schools must be prioritized as essential during this 5th wave and we welcome the government’s commitment to in-person learning.
Parents and children have faced enormous challenges through the pandemic. Omicron is adding new stresses and unknowns. In the face of these unknowns, families deserve to know all steps are being taken to ensure schools are as safe as possible and on balance are...
Ottawa-area hospitals and Ottawa Public Health lead new COVID-19 vaccine clinic
Posted on Friday, December 17, 2021 03:38 PM
Ottawa-area hospitals are partnering with Ottawa Public Health (OPH) to lead a COVID-19 vaccine clinic at the Nepean Sportsplex on Saturday, December 18. The clinic will provide first, second and booster doses to those who are eligible, as well as vaccines for eligible children. Residents should continue to follow OPH on social media for availability updates, and pending capacity, can book appointments through the provincial booking system
Holiday reminders December 27 to January 3
Posted on Friday, December 17, 2021 11:33 AM
CHEO is always here for you when you need us. Our Emergency Department and all urgent and essential services are always open. We also continue to work hard in response to the ever-changing COVID-19 pandemic as your safety is our top priority. During the week of December 27, our administrative services are closed. You can still access the following services during this time:
Emergency Department Open. Essential Services Open. Inpatient areas Open. KidCare Pharmacy