Five members of The Ottawa Hospital’s Black community reflect on what this month means to them, their heritage and the importance of building a truly equitable health care system.

Swapping patients for manikins, our Simulation Patient Safety Program recreates medical emergencies right in our hospital, allowing our care teams to “crash test” their responses to cardiac arrests, respiratory failures, mass casualty events and more. Dive into this Q&A for a closer look at how this training program enhances patient safety and quality of care.

Coronary artery disease is the most common form of heart disease and one of the leading causes of death worldwide. In this video, Cardiologist Dr. Nadine Gauthier shares risk factors, symptoms, treatment options and how to adopt a heart-healthy lifestyle.

With access to family physicians, mental health support and even rejuvenating massage chairs, The Ottawa Hospital’s Wellness Program is working hard to support our staff and medical staff. For a closer look at how, check out this comprehensive guide to wellness resources at our hospital.

The Ottawa Hospital has partnered with YouTube to create an important series of videos where health-care professionals offer expert guidance to help you or a loved one navigate mental health challenges.

You’ve probably heard about rehabilitation, but what about “prehabilitation”? Prehab is all about getting your body and mind in top shape before surgery so you can enjoy a smoother, quicker recovery. Discover five essential prehab strategies from researcher Dr. Daniel McIsaac.

Although rare in Canada, rabies is almost always fatal once symptoms appear. Infectious diseases expert Dr. Michaeline McGuinty shares how rabies is spread, when to get vaccinated and what to do after a bite.

March 8 is International Women’s Day, and we’re celebrating the incredible women – past and present – who make The Ottawa Hospital a world-class health care organization.

With a growing seniors population, the number of people living with dementia continues to rise. Learn more about dementia’s causes, symptoms and treatments in this video with Dr. Lara Khoury, Geriatrician, and Jennifer Koop, Advanced Practice Nurse in dementia care.

The Ottawa Hospital’s Civic Campus turns 100 this week! To mark this incredible milestone, we’ve spent the past year sharing stories from the Civic’s century-long history of excellence in health care.

Imagine this: You’re flat on your back, strapped tight to a rigid backboard, unable to move at all. Fortunately, this is no longer the reality for most low-risk trauma patients when they’re brought to hospital in our province. Find out how researchers at The Ottawa Hospital teamed up with paramedics across Ontario to make the journey a lot more comfortable.

Though researchers have yet to find a cure for the common cold, the advice in this video is not to be sniffed at. Infectious diseases expert Dr. Michaeline McGuinty shares treatments, prevention tips and more guidance to help you through cold season.