Five members of The Ottawa Hospital’s Black community reflect on what this month means to them, their heritage and the importance of building a truly equitable health care system.

With access to family physicians, mental health support and even rejuvenating massage chairs, The Ottawa Hospital’s Wellness Program is working hard to support our staff and medical staff. For a closer look at how, check out this comprehensive guide to wellness resources at our hospital.

Don’t let the CAOS team’s name fool you. Find out how these nighthawks help make sure everything runs smoothly at our campuses and satellite sites after hours.

Motivated by his own experience, Dr. Michael Quon has helped create a new accessibility and accommodation policy for physicians with disabilities in The Ottawa Hospital’s Department of Medicine.

Last year, Registered Nurse Macrina Valcin created an intricate display on her unit for Black History Month, transforming the unit’s bulletin board into a powerful celebration of Black people, culture and history. This year, thanks to the warm support and encouragement from a newly formed inclusive community, Macrina is showcasing her passion project to a much larger audience.

When internationally educated nurses Marde and Renz moved to Ottawa, they had to go through the Ontario qualification process. Our Supervised Practice Experience Program was a welcome opportunity because it gave them the practice hours needed to become fully licensed nurses in their new home country. So, where are they now? Read this article to find out.