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Finding information about your health shouldn’t be complicated. Healthy Tomorrows is a collection of health stories, insights and tips from experts at The Ottawa Hospital to help you and your family live healthier lives.

Dr. Michaeline McGuinty, infectious diseases expert
Understanding rabies: Risks, vaccination and what to do after a bite

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.

Patient Alicia Hilderley
“My story doesn’t have to be your story”: New screening test better at preventing cervical cancer

“I went from being a 32-year-old new mom to a cancer patient with an incurable diagnosis.” Alicia’s journey underscores the critical role of HPV testing in preventing cervical cancer. Discover how the new HPV test can save lives and find out how to book your cervical screening appointment with our “Superscreener.”

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Sign language interpretation services at The Ottawa Hospital: 5 FAQs

Do you require a sign language interpreter when you come to The Ottawa Hospital? For patients who are Deaf or hard of hearing, we provide both American Sign Language (ASL) and Langue des Signes Québécoise (LSQ) interpretation services at no cost. Before your next appointment with us, find out everything you need to know.

Dr. Nadine Gauthier, Cardiologist
Watch: What you need to know about coronary artery disease

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.

Top row, from left to right: Safina Adatia, Andrew L. Smith, Gayatri Saraf and Gurvir Rai. Bottom row, from left to right: Philippe Hwang, Sara Amrani, Aroldo Dargél and Sarah Brandigampola.
A new guide to navigating your mental health

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.

Dr. Lara Khoury, Geriatrician (left), and Jennifer Koop, Advanced Practice Nurse in dementia care (right).
Watch: Understanding dementia

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.

This website gives you common facts, advice and tips. Some of it may not apply to you. Please talk to your doctor, nurse or other health-care team member to see if this information will work for you. They can also answer your questions and concerns.