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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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The Ottawa Hospital contributes to ‘a beautiful evolution’ in HIV research and care

AIDS. It’s a loaded word for many people in Canada, especially gay men. This World AIDS Day, we’re looking back on how The Ottawa Hospital has stayed at the forefront of life-saving HIV research and treatment for nearly 40 years.

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Awake Brain Surgery: Your questions answered

Awake brain surgery may sound like science fiction, but neurosurgeons at The Ottawa Hospital use it to transform the lives of patients with life-threatening brain tumours or lesions. Dr. Safraz Mohammed, staff neurosurgeon at The Ottawa Hospital answers your questions about awake brain surgery.

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Virtual Pet Therapy Program brings joy, comfort to patients during COVID-19

Volunteers at The Ottawa Hospital and their trained therapy dogs can safely visit patients in the hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic thanks to a new virtual pet therapy program.

Ashley Hilliard and Mike McDonald
Miscarriage and pregnancy loss: Ashley’s story

Chances are you know someone who has had a miscarriage or pregnancy loss. It affects thousands of families in Canada each year. Learn the signs, symptoms and causes of miscarriage, and read Ashley’s story to know that you are not alone.

David Cook
Rock star researcher uses big data to answer big questions

David Cook is receiving the Worton Researcher in Training Award in recognition of his outstanding cancer research achievements and pioneering new techniques.

Gwen Barton
Inuit cancer patients receive care in Nunavut thanks to ongoing hospital partnership

Although Inuit patients from Nunavut typically come to The Ottawa Hospital for cancer care, they can now receive more care close to home. It’s part of an ongoing partnership between The Ottawa Hospital and Qikiqtani General Hospital.

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Stroke, brain tumour, awake brain surgery: nothing stops Ron Wulf

A quiet night in for linguist Ron Wulf was the beginning of a long health journey that included a stroke, a brain tumour and awake brain surgery. He credits the staff at The Ottawa Hospital and his love for language for helping him recover and is sharing his experience with the medical community.

Cameron Love
A candid conversation with Cameron Love

Cameron Love, President and CEO of The Ottawa Hospital, talks about his priorities, staff and physician wellness, the role of research and innovation, and his gratitude for the staff and community.

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Our community thanks staff at The Ottawa Hospital

From school children to celebrities to first responders and the public, thousands of people continue to say ‘thank you” for all you have done for our community. Take a look!

Dr. Lisa Calder
Dr. Lisa Calder, new CEO of the CMPA, talks leadership, patient safety and the future of health care

Physician, researcher and educator Dr. Lisa Calder discusses the future of health care and how working at The Ottawa Hospital has prepared her for being the CEO of the Canadian Medical Protective Association, a national organization with more than 100,000 physician members.

The Ottawa Hospital Virtual Informaition Desk Ulyana Osorio and Suzanne Lariviere
New virtual Information Desk connects patients and volunteers during COVID-19

Volunteers are providing compassionate care and a helping hand at The Ottawa Hospital’s new Virtual Information Desk – the first of its kind in hospitals across Canada.

Marie-Pierre Trempe registers a patient using Epic-in-a-box
‘Epic-in-a-box’ makes powerful digital health system portable

Epic, The Ottawa Hospital’s digital health system has big benefits for patients. Now all that power is packed into a portable box.

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