Menopause is one of the least understood, yet most prevalent, health conditions in Canada. From common signs of menopause to symptom management strategies, here are four things you should know.

Is it time for your regular mammogram? Meet the team at The Ottawa Hospital’s Hampton Park Plaza breast screening clinic. When you book your screening mammogram with us, you can expect compassionate service and an efficient appointment (most people are in and out in under 20 minutes!).

To help detect and treat breast cancer as early as possible, the province has lowered the minimum age to self-refer for publicly funded screenings — from 50 to 40. Eligible Ontarians between 40 and 49 can make an appointment for a routine screening mammogram without a referral from a primary care provider. Here are the most important things that our breast screening team wants you to know.

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a prevalent, non-cancerous condition affecting men who are getting older. BPH occurs when the prostate gland is enlarged, which can result in urinary problems that affect daily life and health. In this video, Urologist Dr. Neal Rowe sheds light on BPH, including its symptoms, how it’s diagnosed and treatment options.

When faced with a medical condition, there may not be one clear path forward — but we have something to help you with that. The Ottawa Hospital is home to the largest collection of decision aids in the world, covering everything from various cancers to depression to allergies.

The Ottawa Hospital offers an array of services and resources to help meet the specific care needs of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community — including a provincial-first gender-affirming surgery clinic, a 24/7 care program for survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence, and a specialty clinic for medically complex patients seeking help on their transition journeys.