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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR1541 | Last Full Update: 03 Jan 2020 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | CHEO ; Childrens Hospital of Eastern Ontario ; OCR |
| Former Name | Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (2018) |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Alta Vista Dr and Smyth Rd |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Pay parking lot |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Information on genetics Clinical program of diagnosis * counselling and prenatal diagnosis * supporting laboratory services in the area of genetic disease and congenital malformations * genetic counselling for breast, ovarian, and colon familial cancers Program acts as the focal point for the regional prenatal diagnosis service which is offered for the early detection of abnormalities in specific at-risk pregnancies |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm |
| Areas Served | Frontenac County ; Hastings County ; Lanark County ; Leeds and Grenville United Counties ; Lennox and Addington County ; Ottawa (City of) ; Prescott and Russell United Counties ; Prince Edward County ; Québec - Western ; Renfrew County ; Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties |
| Eligibility | Families where there is concern regarding a known or suspected genetic/hereditary disease or where a child is born with a birth defect |
| Application | Call to apply |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | Service - Covered by the Ontario Health Card |
| Service Categories | Disease/Disability Information ~ Congenital Conditions/Anomalies ; Disease/Disability Information ~ Genetic Disorders ; Genetic Counselling ; Genetic Testing and Screening ; Newborn Screening ~ Pregnancy/Birth Problems |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-737-2275 |
| Crisis Phone | CHEO Emergency 613-737-2328 |
| Fax | 613-738-4822 |
| webmaster@cheo.on.ca | |
| Website | www.cheo.on.ca |
| Social Media |    |
| Primary Executive | Dr Gail Graham, Medical Director, Regional Genetics Program |
| Alternate Executive | Gabrielle Mettler, Operations Director; Phone: 613-737-7600 ext 3284 |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1974 |
| Funding | Provincial - Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 106914682 RR0001 |
| Elections | The Board of Directors is appointed. |
| Print Material | Pamphlets |
| Resources | Website, Kaitlin Atkinson Family Resource Library, books, videos, multi-faith prayer room, family rooms |
| Accreditation | Yes, by Accreditation Canada |