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Overview
The Ottawa Hospital is the adult trauma centre for Eastern Ontario, providing expert, patient-centered care for people with serious injuries.
Based at the Civic Campus, our trauma team includes surgeons, physicians, nurses and allied health professionals who work together to support patients and families from the time of injury through recovery.
Our focuses
Injury prevention
Preventing injuries is a key part of our work. We partner with communities and health organizations to promote safety and reduce the risk of serious injury.
Leadership in trauma care
As a tertiary trauma centre, we lead the development and continuous quality improvement of trauma care across the region.
Education and training
Trauma Services provides education for health-care professionals at the local, regional and national levels.
Research and data
Our team is actively involved in trauma research and clinical trials. We collect and analyze data to improve care and contribute to provincial and national reports.
The Regional Trauma Network
The Regional Trauma Network (RTN) supports trauma care across the Champlain LHIN. Led by The Ottawa Hospital, the region’s designated trauma centre, the RTN brings together hospitals, EMS, Ornge and other partners to improve trauma care through shared responsibility and collaboration.
Using a “hub and spoke” model, The Ottawa Hospital acts as the central hub, working with surrounding hospitals to strengthen care. The network focuses on improving communication, education, referral practices and quality of care across the region.