Our Stories
From the frontlines of COVID-19
Meet some of the people from The Ottawa Hospital who are working to keep our community safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Researchers join the fight against COVID-19
Researchers at The Ottawa Hospital are exploring over 50 research projects to find better ways to treat and prevent COVID-19.
Teamwork key to COVID-19 Assessment Centre success
Set up in just three-and-a-half days, the Assessment Centre is an important part of the region’s response to COVID-19.
Retiring CEO Dr. Jack Kitts makes lifetime of difference
Dr. Jack Kitts leaves a legacy of kindness, humility and steady leadership. (Article courtesy of the Ottawa Business Journal.)
What could The Ottawa Hospital learn from Israel?
The Ottawa Hospital and Israel’s Sheba Medical Center will use the ‘ARC’ model, which focuses on open innovation and collaboration in health care.
The Ottawa Hospital’s new campus: A community vision
The Ottawa Hospital’s Campus Engagement Group’s first report presents the emerging community vision of The Ottawa Hospital’s new campus.
Golfer credits study for quick recovery after surgery
Six weeks after having lung cancer surgery, Marie Lapointe was back to golfing several times a week.
Research explains link between Parkinson’s, Crohn’s, leprosy
Work on LRRK2 gene could lead to new treatments and prevention.
How does a stem cell know what to be when it grows up?
Understanding what drives a stem cell towards a certain fate is one of the keys to successful stem cell therapy.
Decision to leave abdomen open saves a life
During emergency surgery, Phyllis’ abdomen was left open for two days – it’s the reason she is alive today.
Cutting-edge cancer research inspires gift in will
Donor’s gift contributed to ovarian cancer study that made headlines across Canada.
Local donor rallies community after prostate cancer diagnosis
A clinical trial at The Ottawa Hospital saved Tom Clapp’s life, so now he’s inspiring community support and raising awareness to help save others.