This year, we are celebrating Black staff and physicians at The Ottawa Hospital who have made history in their fields, breaking down barriers and laying the groundwork for others to follow. Meet some of these inspirational trailblazers, and learn about their remarkable achievements.

The Ottawa Hospital’s Excellence Awards features outstanding leaders and volunteers, committed academics and educators, hidden heroes, and team players. This year, we celebrated our shining stars virtually with the help of a few special guests!

In honour of Nursing Week 2021, Dr. Debra Bournes, Chief Nursing Executive and Vice-President, Regional Cancer Care at The Ottawa Hospital shares heartfelt thanks from patients and expresses her gratitude to nurses for the compassionate care they have provided during the COVID-19 pandemic.

For International Women’s Day 2021, we asked four amazing women who work at The Ottawa Hospital one question: What does International Women’s Day mean to you? Here is what they said.

CU and UO Smile club members deliver 400 roses to front-line staff at The Ottawa Hospital to show their gratitude this Valentine’s Day.

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!