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September 30 is National Truth and Reconciliation Day. It brings focus to the truth of Canada’s history and responsibility in creating residential school policies, the horrific harms they caused First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, their families, and communities and the on-going impacts — such as inter-generational trauma — on Survivors.

By CHEO - Sep 29, 2023

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Ottawa’s Rideauwood Addiction and Family Services opened in 1976 with funding for just four programs and services. More than 45 years later, this valuable organization offers over 15 programs to youth, adults, families and support persons struggling with the role that substance use, behavioural addictions and mental health issues play in their lives.

By CHEO - Sep 13, 2023

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As adults, we know how scary it is to come to the hospital, especially as a child. There are many unfamiliar faces, loud noises and overwhelmed patients and families.

By CHEO - Sep 07, 2023

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After suffering a grand mal seizure at nine years old, Lily was sent to CHEO’s Neurology Clinic. She was diagnosed with Polymicrogyria, an abnormal development of the brain that can cause seizure activity, learning problems and other disabilities.

By CHEO - Jun 14, 2023

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Pablo came to CHEO through the Emergency Department as a youth experiencing suicidal ideation and struggling with intrusive thoughts. Pablo had noticed his symptoms as early as seven-years-old, but his family knew he needed help when his symptoms started to prevent him from enjoying life.

By CHEO - Jun 14, 2023

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Shelby and Rick are the proud parents of a sweet little baby girl named Olivia. When Olivia was born, in those same moments of incredible joy Shelby and Rick’s world was shaken when they found out she had the diagnosis of Zellweger Syndrome, a rare and severely life limiting metabolic disorder.

By CHEO - Jun 13, 2023

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Malakai, is a bubbly six-year-old who came into the world as a premature baby. After his parents noticed reoccurring symptoms, Malakai was back at CHEO where he was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at 17 months old.

By CHEO - Jun 13, 2023

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Georgina arrived earlier than expected. She was born via emergency caesarean section at just 23.

By CHEO - Jun 13, 2023

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Meet Emeric, a 15-year-old who refuses to let anything stop him.

Emeric has an incredible love for outdoor activities and sports.

By CHEO - Jun 13, 2023

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One great day

On June 10, 2021, 12-year-old Quinn stepped onto the sidewalk at the CHEO main entrance, paused on the sidewalk, turned his face to the sky, lifted his hands in the air, and let rip with a long, loud shout as he took of running with his parents Olivia and David: “Freeeedom!”

Moments before, CHEO Certified Diabetes Educator Liz Stevens had finished helping Quinn get started with his new insulin pump. Diagnosed with diabetes just before he turned two, Quinn’s sidewalk celebration was.

By CHEO - Nov 07, 2022