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It is important that we, as Canadians and global citizens, remain focused and vigilant about the situation. We hope that we can all remain healthy, safe, and supportive of each other. For the kids. For Canada. For health care.

It is important that we, as Canadians and global citizens, remain focused and vigilant about the situation. We hope that we can all remain healthy, safe, and supportive of each other. For the kids. For Canada. For health care.

It is important that we, as Canadians and global citizens, remain focused and vigilant about the situation. We hope that we can all remain healthy, safe, and supportive of each other. For the kids. For Canada. For health care.

When it comes to matters of the heart in the month of February, we’re not focused on candies and flowers. We're talking about real hearts.

November is Diabetes Awareness Month in Canada, which is a movement focused on tackling type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Are you ready for a startling statistic? 35 years ago, type 2 diabetes did not exist among children and youth. But today, 1 in 3 people under the age of…

It’s a new decade, which means a refreshing opportunity for new research, new treatments, and new advancements in children’s health. The state of children’s healthcare from 2000 to 2010 has improved drastically, so we’re optimistic about how much further Canadian children’s hospitals will be in 2030.

The gift of childhood. The gift of a brighter future for our kids, for Canada, for healthcare. These are the gifts you’re giving Canadian children, and for that we’re truly grateful.

Mental illness affects an estimated 1.2 million children and youth in Canada, and only 20% of that number receive appropriate treatment [1]. Children's hospitals in Canada are dedicated to changing these stats and helping kids get access to the care they need.

What are some of the biggest expenses that hospitals take on?  Technology and equipment. Equipment is not cheap, and because children's hospitals treat patients from super tiny premature babies to full grown teenagers, each piece of equipment needs to be adaptable to treat all sizes. So, how heavy are these costs? Heavy.…

At CCHF, we're big on science. Science pushes innovation, and innovation creates new discoveries and treatments for sick kids. Science and research save lives. Our children hospitals take great pride in their research programs,..