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CHEO declares all-clear on water disruption
Posted on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 10:31 PM
At 10:15 p.m., the Code Grey issued due to a water main break outside CHEO was discontinued. Clinical care has returned to normal levels.
Thank you for the quick response from CHEO staff and medical staff, as well as partners at the City of Ottawa who stepped in quickly to provide support and keep our patients, families and staff, medical staff and learners safe and comfortable. We are also grateful to all the organizations and peer hospitals that reached out to support us, helping to ensure...
Water main break outside CHEO
Posted on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 03:03 PM
Today at approximately 12:30 p.m., CHEO issued a CODE GREY due to a watermain break near the main entrance. This incident occurred during construction related activity close to the main doors of the building. This incident has disrupted our access to water for clinical care, cooling, drinking water and restroom facilities.
At the present time, we are actively working on solutions with our hospital and other local partners to help resolve this situation and reduce the impact on patients and their...
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 awarded exemplary status for providing safe and quality care to children and youth
Posted on Thursday, May 23, 2024 08:30 AM
May 22, 2024, Ottawa, ON — CHEO has achieved the highest level possible in its accreditation process, earning exemplary status from Accreditation Canada, the independent agency that rates the quality and safety of Canadian health-care organizations. CHEO met 2,745 of the 2,760 standards against which it was assessed – a result of 99.5%. CHEO also achieved all 30 required organizational practices in areas like safety, medication management, infection control and communication.
“This accreditation confirms what we...
Happy Birthday CHEO: Celebrating 50 Years of serving the community and beyond
Posted on Friday, May 17, 2024 01:46 PM
CHEO has reached a major milestone as it celebrates 50 years since it first opened its doors on May 17, 1974.
The golden anniversary was marked inside CHEO’s Rainbow Cafeteria with a party filled with history and the people who built the hospital from the ground up, including some of the hospital’s first patients, nurses and doctors.
The cafeteria also featured innovations that highlight CHEO’s present and future, including its new 3D printer and the Trexo robot that helps children with accessibility issues.