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CHEO has hundreds of talented nurses including those who lead, facilitate and inspire evidence-based implementation of best practice guidelines.

The unwelcomed allergy season has returned. At CHEO, clinical leaders support patients and families navigating the challenges of asthma, a condition frequently exacerbated during this seasonal onslaught.

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Inspired by her experience working at a summer camp for children with cancer, Abby was touched by the stories of hope and healing that emerged from CHEO. After visiting CHEO’s Medical Day Unit with one of her campers, and seeing the nurses in action, Abby knew she wanted to be part of this great work.

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When Ashley started as a volunteer at the Ottawa Children’s Treatment Centre (OCTC) in 2007 (OCTC eventually amalgamated with CHEO in 2016), she heard whispers of a new building being planned to further support children and youth. Years later, CHEO is bringing this vision to life.

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David (Dave) Murphy has been an intrinsic part of CHEO’s Mental Health department for over 25 years. “I knew at an early age that I wanted to work with kids and youth,” says Dave.

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Melanie’s connection to CHEO started 20 years ago when her nephew was born with multiple complications. The CHEO team took him under their wing and began treatment including a complicated surgery on his liver.

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Meet Katelyn Ruggiero, Scheduling Officer for the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

In 1974, the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (now CHEO) was merely an infant, six months old and filling up with children transferred from adult hospitals in the region.

Meet Dr. Tom Kovesi, Pediatric Respirologist

As a child, Dr.

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Meet Dr. Maude Lambert, Clinical Neuropsychologist with CHEO’s Development and Rehabilitation Department.

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