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Coming to CHEO during the solar eclipse: safety tips for families
Posted on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 11:36 AM
On April 8, a solar eclipse will cross North America, including Ottawa. Plan ahead and take safety precautions if you plan to watch this exciting phenomenon.
What is a solar eclipse?A solar eclipse is when the moon blocks any part of the sun from our view. During a solar eclipse, the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, casting a shadow on our planet and causing the sun to appear partially or entirely covered.
The eclipse we’ll see in Ottawa on April 8 is unique because it will be visible...
CHEO's new Chief Talent Officer
Posted on Thursday, February 29, 2024 02:38 PM
We are delighted to announce that Ann Clancy will join CHEO as our Chief Talent Officer on April 22, 2024.
Ann is an accomplished leader with a proven track record of excellence and a profound commitment to cultivating the best talents. She comes from 21 years at the Canadian Red Cross Society where she held various roles, most recently as the Chief People Officer (CPO) and Corporate Secretary.
Ann worked her way up at the Red Cross, starting as a disaster volunteer and first aid instructor even...
Cardiac procedure renamed to recognize critical role of Black pioneer Vivien Thomas
Posted on Monday, February 26, 2024 11:17 AM
In a move to honour the groundbreaking contributions of Black surgical pioneer Vivien Thomas, Ontario’s five children's hospitals have officially renamed the cardiac procedure previously known as the Blalock-Taussig (BT) shunt to the Blalock-Thomas-Taussig (BTT) shunt. This collective change recognizes the indispensable role played by Vivien Thomas in the development of paediatric cardiac surgery and serves to highlight the importance of Black pioneers in medicine. Medical historians have...
Children's Health Coalition: Letter to Premier Ford and Deputy Premier Jones
Posted on Thursday, February 08, 2024 01:50 PM
Dear Premier Ford and Deputy Premier Jones,
Thank you for your ongoing recognition of the importance of children’s physical, developmental and mental health, and the historic investments in children’s healthcare your government made this past July. It is in this context that we are writing today, to express our appreciation for your commitment to respect the rights of patients and clinicians to make clinical decisions when it comes to gender-affirming care for transgender and gender-diverse...
CHEO named 2024 National Capital Region Top Employer
Posted on Tuesday, February 06, 2024 09:09 AM
Feb. 6, 2024 - CHEO has been recognized as a National Capital Region Top Employer for a 13th year in a row.
The National Capital Region’s Top Employers called CHEO a great place to work because of its supportive environment, competitive compensation, and opportunities for career growth.
This recognition follows news last month that CHEO is Canada’s second-best employer and the top employer in Canadian health care among Forbes’ annual Best Employers in Canada.
“Few can say they’ve won anything 13 years in a row.