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CHEO's world-first ThinkRare algorithm is improving the lives of children, youth, and families by helping to flag some of the youngest patients who may have undiagnosed rare diseases, which answers important medical questions sooner.

CHEO leads the way in tackling one of the most complex and critical areas of pediatric health care: eating disorders, with clinicians and researchers pioneering innovative approaches that are not only improving care at CHEO but also shaping health systems across Canada and beyond.

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Several members of the Ottawa Charge visited CHEO and the CHEO Research Institute to mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, and to hand out valentines to children and youth at CHEO.

Every time Hannah Schmidt steps into her skis, the Canadian Olympian readies to compete against the world’s best in women’s ski cross with a little more weighing on her mind.

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The holiday season is a time filled with traditions, celebrations, and gatherings, but for those spending December at CHEO, the experience can feel very different. 

Families of kids with cancer will get faster and more convenient access to essential bloodwork closer to home thanks to a partnership of CHEO and the Eastern Ontario Regional Laboratory Association (EORLA). 

When Kassy was a toddler, her mother Nicole Cummins noticed something different. 

Camryn’s migraines were getting more painful and persistent. Then there was a constant whooshing sound in her ear.

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When Gabrielle Simboli brought her newborn son Jacob home from the hospital, she knew their medical journey was just beginning. 

By CHEO - Jun 11, 2025