Supporting pediatric care in a time of need

Waterloo Pharmacy co-op students answer CHEO’s emergency call for help

CHEO, a pediatric hospital in Ottawa, has been over capacity this viral season due to the surge of patients experiencing respiratory viruses, including respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza and COVID-19.

University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy students have stepped up to help to fill clinical roles, thanks to the flexibility and support of their current co-op employers.

Parsa Ali (PharmD ’24 in progress) and Duaa Osman (PharmD ’24 in progress)

“I am truly humbled by the outpouring support that Waterloo School of Pharmacy has provided us. Pediatric care is in a time of true need, and they have answered the call,”Dr. Nisha Varughese says, pharmacy drug distribution manager for CHEO.