The Ottawa Hospital is proud to carry on the “pinning” ceremony to mark a nursing student’s transition into the profession. Read this heartwarming story of how one nursing student received a pin from someone very special to her.

If there is one thing we have learned as an organization, it’s that equity, diversity and inclusion isn’t something you set out to achieve. Rather, it is an ongoing process that requires adequate resources to allow for continuous dialogue, listening – and action.

They might not grow playoff beards or dump Gatorade on their managers’ heads after a big win, but our nurses take teamwork just as seriously as professional athletes. Learn how six of our award-nominated nursing teams stay united and ready to face any challenge.

To mark Black History Month, members of The Ottawa Hospital’s Black community share what this important month means to them. Learn about their experiences working in health care, the challenges they have faced and continue to face, and their hopes for the future.

Support aides help to provide relief to our care teams and companionship to our patients. It can be a challenging role, but it can also be inspiring. Just ask Jasmine, Keith and Ricardo. Passionate about helping others and guided by their mentors, they have all decided to further their training and grow their careers in health care.

A place to connect, share and listen, the Indigenous Employee Network at The Ottawa Hospital supports Indigenous staff. Mackenzie Daybutch, Program Coordinator, Indigenous woman, and trailblazer of the network explains why all hospitals should have one.