The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) is a global leader in pediatric health care and research, providing specialized care for infants, children, youth, and their families. Located in Ottawa, Ontario, CHEO serves Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec, Nunavut, and parts of Northern Ontario, ensuring that children and youth receive compassionate, family-centered care.

Since its establishment in 1974, CHEO has grown into one of Canada’s foremost pediatric hospitals, offering world-class clinical services, research, and education. The hospital is known for its comprehensive care model, integrating inpatient services, outpatient clinics, emergency care, mental health support, and specialized diagnostic and therapeutic services — all designed to help children live their best lives.

As a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Ottawa, CHEO plays a crucial role in training the next generation of pediatric healthcare professionals, while its research arm, the CHEO Research Institute, drives innovation by conducting leading-edge pediatric health research.

Wide range of specialized pediatric services for children, youth, and their families. Below are the main specialties provided at CHEO:

• Endocrinology
• Neurology & Neurosurgery
• Emergency & Critical Care
• Oncology & Hematology
• Cardiology
• Respiratory Medicine

The Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) is a leader in pediatric health care and research, and has a Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) to guide its work. CHEO has also been recognized for its mental health and addiction quality improvement. 

Quality improvement 

• CHEO's QIP outlines its strategic directions and priorities
• The QIP's goals and key performance indicators (KPIs) are the same as the organization's annual strategic KPIs

OUR VISION

• The best life for every child and youth.

 
OUR MISSION

• We provide exceptional care and advance how children, youth and families obtain it through partnership, research and education.

• Awards of Excellence from the CHEO Research Institute
• HIMSS Stage 7
• Award of Excellence in Mental Health and Addictions Quality Improvement