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Most inhalers contain around 200 doses of medication, yet the average patient uses fewer than 10 before the device is discarded. New research by The Ottawa Hospital’s pharmacy team shows how small operational changes like inhaler recycling, smarter prescribing and tamper-proof seals can reduce medication waste and TOH’s carbon footprint — without compromising patient care.

In 2024, we launched the trial phase of our Patient Food Transformation Project. The goal was to see if it is possible to improve the overall nutrition and quality of food we serve to our patients, while increasing bedside hospitality, enhancing the overall sustainability of our food services, and not increasing operational costs. Our trial wrapped in 2025 with very promising results.

The Ottawa Hospital is proud to share that on December 31, 2025, two members of our team were inducted into the Order of Canada. Congratulations Dr. John Bell and Stephen Beckta.

It’s Research Week at The Ottawa Hospital. Check out this video to hear from some of the incredible people fuelling our discoveries that are having an impact around the world.

“When our clients have a purpose — even something as simple as a meaningful activity — it gives them new hope in life.” In this short Q&A, discover how the team at the Robin Easey Centre helps clients rebuild their daily routines and regain their independence after an acquired brain injury.

At The Ottawa Hospital, we are committed to providing culturally safe care for First Nation, Inuit and Métis patients and families. We are working with Indigenous partners to identify ways we can make your time in hospital more welcoming. Here are some of the ways we’re doing that now.