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CHEO Statement regarding School Bus Collision
Posted on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 09:03 AM
This statement will be updated as additional details are available
Update: Wednesday April 24, 2024
The collision between a school bus and transport truck in Russell, Ontario saw five children seen in the CHEO Emergency Department and released, one child admitted with injuries.
Monday April 22, 2024 – 7:05pm
At 7:05 p.m. the Code Orange was discontinued at CHEO.
The three children who were brought to CHEO by paramedics following a motor vehicle collision involving a school bus in Russell, Ontario,...
Coming to CHEO on April 8? Here’s what to expect
Posted on Friday, April 05, 2024 02:57 PM
April 5, 2024 - Ottawa ON – With Monday’s solar eclipse affecting some local businesses and schools, here is what to expect if children, youth and their families/caregivers are planning to come to CHEO:
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Scheduled appointments: At CHEO, appointments and care will continue as scheduled on April 8. Please plan accordingly, especially if your appointment is during the same period.
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Inpatients: For those who are hospitalized or staying at the hospital, we will be closing blinds in rooms and areas that...
New program in eastern Ontario addresses wait times, brings surgeries closer to home
Posted on Thursday, April 04, 2024 01:00 PM
April 4, 2024 - Ottawa, ON – A new regional pediatric surgical program has been launched to address the wait-list for surgeries for children and youth in eastern Ontario and bring care closer to families across the region. The initiative, led by the Kids Come First health teamand supported by historic funding from the Ontario government last year, brings the CHEO day surgery program to two sites: Brockville General Hospital and Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital.
“Additional sites give surgeons more space to...
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...