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Finding information about your health shouldn’t be complicated. Healthy Tomorrows is a collection of health stories, insights and tips from experts at The Ottawa Hospital to help you and your family live healthier lives.
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How to talk to your doctor: Tips to make difficult conversations a little easier
Do you ever feel nervous about talking to your doctor? A doctor and a patient advisor from The Ottawa Hospital share practical tips to help make difficult conversations a little bit easier.
“When I felt alone, they were there”: Celebrating National Nursing Week
Three years into the pandemic, patients and families share their powerfully personal stories of how nurses answered the call.
Not just another furry face: The scientific benefits of therapy dogs
Copain, a six-year-old standard poodle therapy dog regularly leans lovingly into the lap of a patient. Little does he know his “hug” produces many scientifically-backed benefits for hospital patients and staff.
Cochlear implants: a potential solution to hearing loss when hearing aids aren’t enough
Wayne Herrick had cochlear implant surgery at The Ottawa Hospital after struggling for years with hearing aids. Now, thanks to his cochlear implants, Wayne is back to enjoying his active life.
Pushing limits: Canadian soldier leads incredible life before and after IED blast
When an IED in Afghanistan caused significant injuries to Sgt. Bjarne Nielsen’s body, his recovery journey led him to specialized rehabilitation at The Ottawa Hospital.
Dream vacation becomes nightmare after COVID-19 strikes
Sun and sand turned to fear and uncertainty when Jim and Joanne Booth, married for 57 years, tested positive for COVID-19 in March 2020. Read about their journey back home to receive life-saving care at The Ottawa Hospital.
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