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Four-year-old Félix Gagné has never been comfortable sitting in a car seat. He was born with a genetic condition called kyphosis, a curvature of the spine from front to back, which his father Marc says led to scoliosis, a curvature of the spine from left to right.
News PostIV nurses take enormous pride in limiting pain and discomfort for patients who require vascular access, whether it is just once or many IV sites over a prolonged period.
For the last three years, CHEO has implemented five Best Practice Guidelines (BPGs) based on current best evidence, including the care and maintenance to reduce vascular access complications.
News PostMeet Patrick Holmes, Registered Nurse in our Intensive Care Unit
Thirteen years ago, Patrick’s younger brother, Matthew Holmes, was diagnosed with leukemia, which changed everything. Between relapses and bone marrow transplants, Matthew and his family spent many years in and out of CHEO’s oncology unit.
News PostMeet Michael Munroe (Mike), Registered nurse and Care facilitator in the CHEO Emergency Department
Mike started his journey at CHEO in 2005 as a Patient Service Attendant – doing transfers, holds and interacting with patients while also cleaning their rooms and the unit. But Mike wasn’t the only one of his family at CHEO.
News PostFor some of our staff, medical staff and learners, their health journey began at CHEO. Years later, they found their way back to help make a difference in the lives of children.
News PostMeet Emma, an Ottawa mom and caregiver to her son Liam, who lives with neurodevelopmental exceptionality. Liam is a nine-year old boy who is bursting with curiosity and often bursts into an infectious laugh.
News PostIn another initiative to address the pressing youth mental health needs in the region and relieve pressure on the emergency department, CHEO unveiled its new Mental Health Transitional Unit. Located close to the Emergency Department, this new short-stay transitional space will focus on providing children and youth safe and specialized care with mental health professional.
