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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.

Feature Articles

Dr. Christian Vaillancourt, emergency physician at The Ottawa Hospital.
How to stay safe around water this summer

Drowning can happen to anyone — even strong swimmers. Emergency physician Dr. Christian Vaillancourt debunks common myths about drowning, explains how to act quickly to save a life, and shares what you can do to keep yourself and your loved ones safe around water.

Hands of different people
For the community, by the community: Building a new hospital campus together

The Ottawa Hospital’s commitment to enhancing patient and visitor experience is at the core of planning for a new hospital campus – a space that will be shaped by the very people it serves.

Dutch Ambassador Margriet Vonno (middle) honours our staff with a gift of tulips.
From Civic Campus to new campus: Dutch Ambassador visit marks ongoing legacy at The Ottawa Hospital

Dutch Ambassador Margriet Vonno visited our Civic Campus to present tulips to hospital staff, honouring the longstanding bond between Canada and the Netherlands and celebrating Princess Margriet’s legacy as The Ottawa Hospital looks to the future of health care.

Registered Nurses Ilona Freill (left) and Monica Figueroa (right).
Novice nurses and their mentors learn and grow together

Discover how mentorships at The Ottawa Hospital facilitate a smoother transition into practice for novice nurses, allow experienced nurses to hone their leadership skills, and play a crucial role in retaining nurses from both generations.

Dr. Annick Fournier, Ophthalmologist, The Ottawa Hospital
What’s the difference between an optician, optometrist, orthoptist and ophthalmologist?

“Do I need to see an optician, optometrist, orthoptist or ophthalmologist?” We asked Ophthalmologist Dr. Annick Fournier to break down each role so you will know who to consult for your specific eye care needs.

Dr. Shawn Aaron, Respirologist at The Ottawa Hospital
Respirologist answers FAQs about cystic fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common genetic disease affecting children and young adults in Canada. Respirologist Dr. Shawn Aaron provides an overview of CF, including causes, symptoms, and the remarkable improvements made in life expectancy over the years.

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