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February 3, 2017 – The Ottawa Hospital is pleased to announce the launch of the first hospital based, multi-departmental Medical 3D Printing Program in Canada. This program will improve surgical planning and enhance education and research in collaboration with the University of Ottawa.

The 3D printing program will allow doctors to produce models for the planning and practice of complex surgeries, develop prosthetics for patients, and create new research opportunities. This places the hospital’s Medical Imaging Department at the forefront of international developments in radiology and moves The Ottawa Hospital closer to becoming one of North America’s top hospitals.

“3D modelling will allow surgeons to create detailed anatomical plans in advance of the patient arriving in the operating room,” says Dr. Frank Rybicki, Chief of Medical Imaging at The Ottawa Hospital and Chair of Radiology at the University of Ottawa. “This is about personalized medicine that reduces the need for invasive surgeries, lengthy anesthetics and ultimately improves outcomes at a reduced cost.”

Having this technology in-house will improve patient care and provide new ways to meet the medical needs of those who visit The Ottawa Hospital. It provides new opportunities for research and treatment, and will reduce operating times, resulting in better patient outcomes with fewer complications during surgery.

“This is an important and exciting step as we move forward with our vision of providing 21^st-century care for the people of eastern Ontario,” says Dr. Jack Kitts, President and CEO of The Ottawa Hospital. “Our 3D Medical Printing Program opens the door to many exciting and innovative research opportunities, but most importantly it will improve the care we provide for our patients.”

For more information, please contact:

Stephen Chang-Fong
Communications Coordinator
The Ottawa Hospital
Email: schangfong@toh.ca
Tel.: 613-798-5555 x71642