Toronto, ON – The Registered Nurses’ Foundation of Ontario (RNFOO) proudly congratulates Dr. Cheryl Forchuk on her appointment as an Officer of the Order of Canada — one of the country’s highest civilian honours.
Dr. Forchuk is a Distinguished University Professor in the Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing at Western University’s Faculty of Health Sciences, with a cross-appointment in the Department of Psychiatry at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry. She is also a leading researcher at the Lawson Health Research Institute.
“This recognition highlights not only Dr. Forchuk’s extraordinary contributions to nursing, mental health, and community care, but also the excellence of nursing education in Ontario,” said [RNFOO spokesperson/name]. “We are proud to have supported 29 nursing students from the Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing with RNFOO awards over the past three years.”
Dr. Forchuk’s leadership and research have had a lasting impact on health systems and vulnerable populations across Canada. Her appointment reflects the profound influence nurses have in shaping the future of healthcare.
To learn more about RNFOO and how we support Ontario’s nursing students and professionals, please visit www.rnfoo.org.
