Inuit patients can now see and hold a piece of their traditional territory in the Windòcàge Room at the General Campus, thanks to an interactive gift donated to The Ottawa Hospital by a cancer patient.

When it comes to cancer treatment, there’s no place like home. This spring, a team from The Ottawa Hospital helped organize Nunavut’s first-ever oncology conference to figure out how to bring oncology care closer to home for patients.

Poop, #2, BM, stool – whatever you call it, it could save your life. The screening test for colon cancer is quick, free, painless, and can be done from home. Get checked today, because nine out of 10 people can be cured if colon cancer is caught early.

Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Learn evidence-based answers to common smoking cessation questions to help you quit for good.

Thinking about quitting smoking? You don’t have to be a patient to get support and stop-smoking aids through The Ottawa Hospital’s smoking cessation programs.

Checking your skin for signs of skin cancer can help you detect and treat it early. Learn how to check for melanoma properly with tips from Dr. Jennifer Beecker, dermatologist at The Ottawa Hospital.