Caregivers of stem cell transplant patients rarely get a moment to themselves, but a new volunteer-led initiative at TOH is changing that. Coffee for Caregivers provides an opportunity for comfort and connection for the people who are always showing up for someone else.

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.

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.