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Former patient seeks out the man behind “the voice”
During a vulnerable time in his recovery from leukemia, Gary Davis found comfort in the most unexpected place—the voice on our recorded telephone system. Five years later, he set out on a mission to find and meet the person on the other end of the line.
How patients and family members are helping to infuse pride into The Ottawa Hospital’s DNA
Learn about four initiatives spearheaded by our Rainbow Patient and Family Advisory Committee (PFAC) that are helping to create safer spaces for the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
How to talk to your doctor: Tips to make difficult conversations a little easier
Do you ever feel nervous about talking to your doctor? A doctor and a patient advisor from The Ottawa Hospital share practical tips to help make difficult conversations a little bit easier.
“When I felt alone, they were there”: Celebrating National Nursing Week
Three years into the pandemic, patients and families share their powerfully personal stories of how nurses answered the call.
Not just another furry face: The scientific benefits of therapy dogs
Copain, a six-year-old standard poodle therapy dog regularly leans lovingly into the lap of a patient. Little does he know his “hug” produces many scientifically-backed benefits for hospital patients and staff.
Cochlear implants: a potential solution to hearing loss when hearing aids aren’t enough
Wayne Herrick had cochlear implant surgery at The Ottawa Hospital after struggling for years with hearing aids. Now, thanks to his cochlear implants, Wayne is back to enjoying his active life.
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