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Whooping cough cases on the rise at CHEO: Vaccination is your best protection

Ottawa, Ont., Sept. 11, 2024 — Cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, are on the rise in Canada and at CHEO.

So far in 2024, CHEO has seen 90 children with whooping cough compared to just six for all of 2023.

Whooping cough is among a group of vaccine preventable diseases that has recently resurfaced and continues to circulate in our community. 

Whooping cough usually begins with cold-like symptoms. It can evolve over weeks to include coughing spells that often end with a "whoop" sound when an...

First phase of search for CHEO's next President and CEO launched

CHEO has launched the first phase of its search for its next President & CEO who will help write the next exciting chapter of its story. Over the coming weeks, the CEO Search Committee, appointed by the CHEO Board, will develop the CEO profile which will reflect the values that have and will continue to define CHEO’s inclusive culture of community, learning, compassion, and excellence.

The new CEO will be joining a globally recognized academic health sciences institution dedicated to research,...

CHEO writes new chapter with 10-year redevelopment plan

Ottawa (ON) – July 29, 2024 – CHEO has embarked on an ambitious plan to redevelop its campus to better meet the needs of children and youth today and in the future. As it celebrates 50 years since opening its doors, the hospital is planning for new buildings, reimagined spaces, and the integration of new technologies to change the face of 401 Smyth Rd. 

“The needs of children and youth today have changed significantly since we opened our doors in 1974,” says Alex Munter, CHEO President and CEO....

CHEO continues to provide services as planned

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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CHEO recognized as top hospital in Canada’s best employers for diversity

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...