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CHEO Mourns the Passing of Beloved Therapeutic Clown, Molly Penny
Posted on Monday, September 22, 2025 02:43 PM
OTTAWA, ON — Everyone at CHEO today is mourning the loss of Ruth Cull, who for more than two decades brought joy and laughter to thousands of children and families as Molly Penny, the hospital's beloved therapeutic clown. Ruth passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025.
Ruth Cull, a longtime member of the CHEO family, began her career as an operating room nurse at the hospital. A clowning workshop inspired her to take on a second career as Molly Penny, a role she embraced with an infectious smile,...
Demolition complete for brand-new Newborn Screening Ontario lab
Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 12:47 PM
The demolition is done, and CHEO is beginning to build the new lab space for Newborn Screening Ontario (NSO), a global leader in newborn screening that operates at CHEO’s campus on Smyth Road in Ottawa.
This work is part of CHEO’s bold 10-year redevelopment plan to build a future where every child and youth receives timely, quality care and where globally impactful research continues to enhance and improve clinical care.
NSO leaders and construction teams toured the space, located in the hospital’s Max...
CHEO pharmacy reimagined with improved look, service
Posted on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 10:53 AM
CHEO's community pharmacy has been renamed CHEO KidCare Pharmacy, introducing a new look and feel, and it has improved services to patients and families.
Celebrating a decade in business, CHEO KidCare Pharmacy is located inside the main entrance of the hospital’s campus at 401 Smyth Rd.
Open to all members of the community — from newborns to adults — the pharmacy provides specialized services such as non-sterile compounding and prescription flavouring, and it has access to a large inventory of pediatric medications.
Some of the...
CHEO is growing: Here's our vision for the future!
Posted on Thursday, July 24, 2025 02:38 PM
As the pediatric health centre of Canada’s capital, CHEO is reimagining itself with a bold, 10-year redevelopment plan to build a future where every child and youth receives timely, quality care and where globally impactful research continues to enhance and improve clinical care.
At the heart of our redevelopment is a commitment to our mission and vision: ensure that children and youth can live their best lives. We will do so through the lens of our Strategy and this redevelopment is a key component to getting us there.
CHEO again named a world leader in digital innovation
Posted on Thursday, July 17, 2025 09:00 AM
CHEO has been recognized as a global leader in digital health for using advanced technology to improve care for children and youth, and for constantly transforming its electronic medical record system.
CHEO has been officially revalidated at Stage 7 of the HIMSS Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model (EMRAM) — the highest level possible, which means it's among an elite group of 20 pediatric hospitals worldwide recognized for using technology in truly advanced and meaningful ways.
This revalidation shows...