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NAC Orchestra goes from Tchaikovsky to K-Pop in wide-ranging CHEO performance
Posted on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 09:00 AM
In a bright corner of CHEO, a gentle blend of classical and contemporary filled the halls of units that provide mental health care, and the audience's eyes brightened even more during the first notes of “Golden,” the award-winning hit song from the film, K‑Pop Demon Hunters.
It was aneffective strategy to engage and entertain youthin the second performance of a two-year partnership between CHEO and the National Arts Centre(NAC)to share music and its many benefits withpatients and staff throughout 2026.
After December’s...
CHEO kids leave lasting mark as Integrated Treatment Centre reaches key milestone
Posted on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 01:59 PM
The final structural beam will soon be installed in CHEO’s new Integrated Treatment Centre, a major construction milestone that was uniquely celebrated at CHEO on Tuesday, March 10.
Children and families were joined by Vera Etches, CHEO president and CEO, as well as other leaders from CHEO and construction partner, EllisDon, as they added handprints and signatures to the white metal beam.
The treatment centre, set to open in 2028, is a key part of CHEO’s redevelopment plan aimed at expanding the campus and...
How AI could reduce emergency department visits for mental health care
Posted on Wednesday, March 04, 2026 12:14 PM
CHEO researchers have developed a promising new way to improve mental health care by using artificial intelligence (AI) and electronic health records to better predict which young people are most at risk of returning to the CHEO emergency department (ED) for mental health concerns.
When a child or youth comes to the ED for mental health care, nearly half will return to the ED within six months. These return visits signal ongoing challenges and unmet needs. Reducing these repeat visits can mean...
Creating smoother travel for neurodiverse children
Posted on Wednesday, March 04, 2026 11:41 AM
Crowds, loud noises, and unfamiliar spaces can make the airport stressful for families. The experience can be especially hard for neurodiverse kids, who often benefit from knowing what to expect ahead of time.
Recognizing this need, CHEO and the Ottawa International Airport Authority collaborated to create a visual guide that walks young travellers through every major step of the airport journey including check‑in, security screening, customs and boarding.
The social story video is a valuable resource for...
CHEO launches new family advisory council for sickle cell disease
Posted on Thursday, February 19, 2026 08:32 AM
CHEO has launched theSickle Cell Disease Patient and Family Advisory Council in response to asignificantincreasein diagnoses, which includes many newcomers to Canada who face inequities when accessing care.
Sickle cell disease is a genetic illness that occurs when a mutation affects hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cellsresponsible for delivering oxygen throughout the body. The mutationweakensred blood cells and changes their shape.
Over the past five years, CHEO has seen a 130 per cent increase in the...