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Ontario connecting children and youth in Eastern Ontario to care close to home

$40.5 million boost in funding to expand pediatric services in Ottawa and the surrounding area 

Ontario is investing more than $40.5 million to increase access to pediatric services for children and youth in Eastern Ontario so they have the care they need, when they need it, right in their own community. This is part of the Ontario government’s investment of an additional $330 million each year in pediatric health services at hospitals and community-based health care facilities across Ontario. 

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CHEO wins Children’s Healthcare Canada’s leadership and innovation awards

Ottawa, ON, December 5 2023 - CHEO has received four prestigious awards from Children’s Healthcare Canada, the national organization of children’s healthcare providers. Every year, Children’s Healthcare Canada honours individuals, teams and initiatives that make a difference in pediatrics.   

2023 Children’s Healthcare Canada Award for Organizational Leadership: Kids Come First Health Team 
This national award recognizes Kids Come First as a leader in enabling the best healthcare for Canada’s children...

Stay healthy (and out of emergency) for the holiday season: CHEO tips to kids and families

Ottawa, ON., Monday December 4, 2023 – With the viral season in full swing, CHEO is seeing increased volumes with more than 200 children and youth coming through the Emergency department daily. The season is expected to peak in the next few weeks and the risk of transmission of COVID-19, influenza and RSV in the community is high. While wait times may be longer than usual, scheduled surgeries or appointments continue to take place normally at this time. 

“A few months ago, the Government of...

Congratulations to CHEO’s Dr. Michael Cheng on receiving the Order of Ontario

Ottawa, ON., Nov. 10, 2023 – On Mon., Nov. 6 one of CHEO’s own, Dr. Michael Cheng was awarded the Order of Ontario, one of the province's highest honors that recognizes individuals who have made exceptional contributions to their communities and to the province. 

Well-known at CHEO for his dedication and compassion, Dr. Cheng is a psychiatrist and an associate professor at the University of Ottawa. A fierce mental health advocate, he is passionate about improving mental health literacy. Thanks to...

YSB and CHEO announce new Vice-President, Integrated Mental Health and Addictions Care

The Youth Services Bureau (YSB) and CHEO are excited to announce Dr. Joanne Bezzubetz will be joining the organizations on November 20 as Vice President, Integrated Mental Health and Addictions Care, a shared position between YSB and CHEO. YSB and CHEO share a common goal: to transform child and youth mental health services so children, youth and their families get access to quality care when they need it.  

As Vice President, Joanne will be part of both YSB and CHEO’s leadership teams and will ensure...