Celebrating the past and getting excited about our future
The past year has been a time of significant progress and exciting developments. We faced challenges head on, and thanks to our unwavering entrepreneurial spirit, we secured historic funding from the Ontario government. This investment is a testament to the vital role CHEO plays to ensure the health and well-being of children and youth in our community.
With these crucial funds, we have made substantial strides to improve access to care, reduce wait times, and deliver exceptional care to our patients. Some examples include:
- Bolstered our team by recruiting more health professionals and staff across departments, including mental health, neurodevelopment, and ambulatory care.
- Launched a Rapid Assessment Zone in our emergency department to streamline patient care.
- Introduced a new partial hospitalization program for children struggling with eating disorders, as well as a Safer Transitions program to help reduce the number of kids returning to the Emergency Department, and readmissions.
- Opened a dedicated mental health transitional unit to support youth dealing with a mental health crisis.
- With our partners Kids Come First, launched a regional pediatric surgery program to support more families to get the surgery they need, when they need it, closer to home.
These advancements are just the beginning. We were also thrilled to unveil the renderings of our new Integrated Treatment Centre, which will revolutionize how we care for children with complex medical needs. Construction has also begun on the expansion of our Smyth Road campus with the addition of two new buildings.
At the heart of our achievements, you'll find the incredible people who make up Team CHEO. Their unwavering dedication and passion for improving the lives of children is truly inspiring. We are also forever grateful to the trailblazers who championed the creation of CHEO – their legacy lives on in the exceptional care we provide today.
This 50th anniversary is not just a celebration of the past; it is a springboard for an even brighter future. We are excited to continue to build upon our legacy and ensure CHEO remains a beacon of hope and healing for children and youth in our region for generations to come.
Jo-Anne & Alex
Jo-Anne Poirier
Chair, CHEO Board of Directors
Alex Munter
President and CEO, CHEO
Highlights of our year
Growing our programs and services
Growing our space
Growing and celebrating our people
2023-24 in statistics
April 1, 2023 — March 31, 2024
| Clinic, service or program | Total visits |
|---|---|
| Ambulatory Care | 174,163 |
| Development and Rehabilitation (CTC) | 79,189 |
| Genetics | 8,591 |
| Medical Imaging | 92,561 |
| Emergency Department | 72,355 |
| Home and Community Care | 6,173 |
| Inpatient admissions | 5,837 |
| Medical Day Unit | 13,954 |
| Mental Health | 20,882 |
| Neurodevelopmental Health | 26,800 |
| Surgery | 7,392 |
Financial Operating Statement
CHEO Financial Operating Statement
April 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024