Q & A with our newest POGO Counsellor
Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO) Blog
by Jamie Irvine
1w ago
Questions asked by POGO counsellor Sharon D’Souza WHY DO YOU WANT TO BE A POGO TRANSITIONS COUNSELLOR? I have always been drawn to roles that involve supporting individuals within our community and I have experience with helping people navigate various transitions in life. Joining the  POGO team represents a new and exciting opportunity for me. I have not previously worked with cancer survivors, so this is a unique learning experience. We all encounter transitions at some point, and being able to contribute to someone’s journey by providing the help they need is incredibly rewarding to me ..read more
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Creative Corner with Ramjot
Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO) Blog
by Jamie Irvine
1w ago
Growth When I first started creating this sculpture, it was an absolute mess. The structure and stability of the tree were a challenge to figure out but slowly it all started coming together. It was like putting the pieces together in a puzzle. I didn’t fully understand why I created a tree until I started sculpting every little curve or indent, gluing on the leaves and adding the finishing touches. The  tree symbolized my growth. Just like me, the tree encountered many obstacles when it was being sculpted. It took hours, days, weeks to finish and at some point, I felt li ..read more
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POGO Welcomes New CEO, Lauren Ettin
Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO) Blog
by admin
1M ago
POGO is pleased to announce that Lauren Ettin will be joining POGO as our new Chief Executive Officer, beginning April 29, 2024. After an extensive search, Lauren emerged as the ideal candidate to lead our organization into the future. She succeeds Jill Ross who has served admirably in the role since 2018, leading the organization through a critical time and delivering on our commitments to families and children. “Lauren’s diverse background and wealth of experience across the healthcare system and in pediatrics uniquely position her to lead POGO toward continued excellence and innovation ..read more
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Congratulations to the 2023 POGO Recognition Awards Recipients 
Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO) Blog
by admin
1M ago
On Friday, November 3, Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario celebrated the recipients of the 2023 POGO Recognition Awards at a Celebratory Dinner. Established in 1999, the awards acknowledge significant contributions of Ontarians to the field of childhood cancer care in Ontario and beyond. Award recipients work in POGO partner hospitals and demonstrate POGO’s core values of partnership, collaboration and excellence. Congratulations to the 2023 recipients!  POGO Medical Director Dr. David Hodgson (far left) and POGO Board Chair James Scongack (far right) with the 2023 POGO Recognition Awar ..read more
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Successful Employment Through Targeted Hiring: A Survivor Experience
Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO) Blog
by Jamie Irvine
1M ago
What is Targeted Hiring? Targeted hiring is a type of initiative used by public and private organizations to address employment barriers and help with the under-representation of designated groups to achieve equal employment opportunities. This is accomplished by narrowing the pool of candidates to specific categories of candidates, such as individuals with disabilities.  Q & A With a POGO School and Work Transitions Client  Q: What can you tell me about your recent interview where you were successful in being hired?  Client: I interviewed over the phone, which was nice as ..read more
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POGO Announces CEO Search
Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO) Blog
by admin
1M ago
Message from POGO Board Chair James Scongack The team at the Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO), along with our many dedicated partners, continues to work as hard as we can every day to ensure everyone affected by childhood cancer has access to the best care and support. The organization has continued to make substantial progress in many areas and we are committed to building on this going forward.  This progress and passion doesn’t happen without strong leadership and dedication. Jill Ross has served as the CEO of POGO since 2018 and has been instrumental in this progress as a ..read more
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POGO Statement on Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO) Blog
by admin
1M ago
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and a time to raise awareness and express support for the children and youth with cancer, survivors of childhood cancer, and their families.  The burden of a childhood cancer diagnosis on families is immense, affecting them emotionally, socially, financially and countless other ways. In Ontario, from the time of diagnosis, childhood cancer patients have access to a coordinated system of care in leading hospitals across the province. Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario, POGO, is a made-in-Ontario solution, working in partnership with these hosp ..read more
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Congratulations to the 2023 POGO Recognition Awards Recipients 
Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO) Blog
by admin
5M ago
On Friday, November 3, Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario will celebrate the recipients of the 2023 POGO Recognition Awards at a Celebratory Dinner. Established in 1999, the awards acknowledge significant contributions of Ontarians to the field of childhood cancer care in Ontario and beyond. Award recipients work in POGO partner hospitals and demonstrate POGO’s core values of partnership, collaboration and excellence. Congratulations to the 2023 recipients!  POGO Champion Award  The POGO Champion Award acknowledges excellence, leadership, innovation and collaboration in the field o ..read more
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Successful Employment Through Targeted Hiring: A Survivor Experience
Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO) Blog
by Jamie Irvine
6M ago
What is Targeted Hiring? Targeted hiring is a type of initiative used by public and private organizations to address employment barriers and help with the under-representation of designated groups to achieve equal employment opportunities. This is accomplished by narrowing the pool of candidates to specific categories of candidates, such as individuals with disabilities.  Q & A With a POGO School and Work Transitions Client  Q: What can you tell me about your recent interview where you were successful in being hired?  Client: I interviewed over the phone, which was nice as ..read more
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POGO Announces CEO Search
Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO) Blog
by Paula Lacsena
6M ago
Message from POGO Board Chair James Scongack The team at the Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO), along with our many dedicated partners, continues to work as hard as we can every day to ensure everyone affected by childhood cancer has access to the best care and support. The organization has continued to make substantial progress in many areas and we are committed to building on this going forward.  This progress and passion doesn’t happen without strong leadership and dedication. Jill Ross has served as the CEO of POGO since 2018 and has been instrumental in this progress as a ..read more
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