When 61-year-old Debi Borbridge had an aSAH, a rare form of stroke, little did she know that two years later she and her daughter would be helping to shape the future of research in this field.

The Breast Health Centre at The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing an exceptional level of care for our patients, approaching each case with medical excellence, practice, and compassion. Read more «

Grief is a painful but natural process that helps us deal with loss. Although grief can present itself in many different ways, understanding the symptoms of grief, the grief process, and when to seek help for grief can help make dealing with grief a little easier.

Canada and Israel stand more than 8,000 kilometers apart, but when it comes to health care, their approaches are about to move a lot closer together.

New research suggests pregnant women who use cannabis have a greater risk of a preterm birth.

Syphilis is on the rise. The sexually transmitted infection (STI) was at one time virtually wiped out. But doctors have recently noticed a dramatic increase in the number of cases in Ottawa and across Canada.

The Home Dialysis team at The Ottawa Hospital gives some patients the option to receive their dialysis treatment at home. Dedicated staff meet challenges to deliver more accessible care.

Debora LePage was referred to the Limb Preservation Clinic to help heal her wound after an amputation. The unique team approach at the clinic was both a comfort to Debora and a shining example of how working together can produce incredible results.

Shane and Ellen Ottens have seen their four boys go through their fair share of bumps, bruises and broken bones over the years. However, nothing prepared them for the diagnosis their son, Spencer, would receive in the fall of 2017.

Elementary school students make cards for patients at The Ottawa Hospital.

Jillian O’Connor was 18 weeks pregnant when she was diagnosed with breast cancer and given less than two years to live. In February, she celebrated the fourth birthday of her healthy baby boy and continues to live life to the fullest.

Change is in the air at The Ottawa Hospital. As we launch the Epic digital health network, we ask for your patience as we continue to learn the new system.