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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.

Jessica Campoli, psychology resident at The Ottawa Hospital offers four tips for reducing worry: Breathe deeply; write it down and determine your options; let go of what you can’t control; take a break from worry.
Feeling worried? Four tips to help you not worry so much

We all worry. It’s part of life. But some of us worry so much that it affects our health, our relationships or our work. Experts at the Ottawa Hospital offer tips for how to worry less and when to seek support.

Dr. Saidenberg is holding a "Hello My name is" poster
Expert hematologist leaves lasting legacy of compassionate care

Dr. Elianna Saidenberg passed away in October 2019, leaving behind a legacy of compassion and devotion. An esteemed hematologist and enthusiastic teacher, she was also a great advocate for patient-centred care.

Jill Hamer-Wilson
Recognizing early signs of lung cancer: Jill’s story

Jill Hamer-Wilson has turned her lung cancer diagnosis into a mission. She advocates for patient partnership in research, and strives to help medical professionals and patients understand the early warning signs of lung cancer. She hopes that her efforts will lead to early detection and more effective treatment.

Volunteer Rakesh Misra
Volunteer pens a touching tribute to a “feisty” patient and the nurses who cared for him

He called the nurses who cared for him the kindest, most compassionate humans. Volunteer Rakesh Misra reflects on this patient and the compassionate care the patient received.

o Two people holding hands. Medical Assistance in Dying has been legal in Canada since 2016. As the largest hospital in Eastern Ontario, The Ottawa Hospital developed a comprehensive program to provide MAiD to patients in the region.
What Medical Assistance in Dying looks like for The Ottawa Hospital

As the government launches public consultations on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), we take an in-depth look at what MAiD looks like for care providers at The Ottawa Hospital, and the questions that still remain.

Compassionate care awaited the Westboro bus crash patients
Compassionate care awaited the Westboro bus crash patients

Marcie Stevens was one of 13 severely-injured patients rushed to The Ottawa Hospital Trauma Centre on Jan. 11, 2019. As her recovery continues, she’s grateful for the exceptional care she has received.

TOH Staffs, Christmas carolers and Santa
Christmas cheer at The Ottawa Hospital

There was much to see at the hospital this holiday season: There were dedicated staff, Christmas carolers, and even a visit from Santa himself to the babies at the Special Care Nursery. Thank you to everyone who made the day so magical.

Sarah Ally
Volunteer Sarah Aly wins Human Touch Award

Sarah Aly is a volunteer in the hemodialysis unit at The Ottawa Hospital. When colleagues saw her dedication, hard work and bond with her patients, they nominated her for a Human Touch Award. She thought it was a joke – until she won.

Team members from the Schlossmacher lab include (clockwise from top left) Dr. Michael Schlossmacher, Dr. Bojan Shutinoski, Quinton Hake-Volling, Dr. Julianna Tomlinson and Nathalie Lengacher
Unravelling the mystery of how one gene contributes to Parkinson’s, Crohn’s and leprosy

Researchers have struggled for years to understand how mutations in one gene, called LRRK2, can increase the risk of three very different diseases. Now, a Canadian team has found that inflammation is the likely culprit.

A pivotal moment transformed Jeannette’s life

A frightening car crash that caused life-threatening injuries altered Jeannette Cheng’s life forever. Touched by the compassionate care she received at The Ottawa Hospital, she’s giving back in a significant way.

The Ottawa Hospital’s top three researchers
Hospital Gala honoured top researchers

The Ottawa Hospital’s top three researchers were applauded for their achievements in their respective fields at the annual Gala, on Oct. 26. Faizan Khan received the Worton Researcher in Training Award, Dr. Marjorie Brand received the Chrétien Researcher of the Year Award, and Dr. Paul Albert received the Grimes Research Career Achievement Award.

YIMC main Mike Trauner handcycle
Injured soldier becomes world-class athlete

An improvised explosive device changed soldier Mike Trauner’s life forever. Thanks to The Ottawa Hospital Rehabilitation Centre, Mike continues to discover what he’s really made of.

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