From admission to discharge, managing medications safely and accurately in hospital takes careful planning and clinical expertise, along with a good dose of teamwork between pharmacy teams, patients, families and caregivers.

The Ottawa Hospital is proud to share that Dr. Kathleen Gartke has recently been appointed to the Order of Ontario, the province’s highest honour. A pioneering orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Gartke has been recognized for advancing patient care and women’s leadership in medicine.

Four members of The Ottawa Hospital’s Black community reflect on what this important month means to them.

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.

Got two minutes? This short guide could help you make it through flu season without stocking up on tissues.

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.