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Sharing is Caring: Heart Institute research event brings cardiac rehabilitation insights to life
The Heart Institute will hold its second annual Sharing is Caring cardiac rehabilitation research event on Thursday, February 27. Patients, families, caregivers, and community members are invited to take part.
Ten tips for discussing your heart condition with your child
It can be difficult to talk to a child about a heart event or diagnosis, treatments, the prognosis, and the possible changes that may occur in your family as a result. If you are in this situation, here are 10 tips for discussing your heart condition with your child.
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New study shows hypertensive disorders of pregnancy increase risk of abnormal heart rhythm
This study, conducted by experts at the Heart Institute, is featured in Circulation
Women’s heart health in national spotlight for Wear Red Canada Day: The initiatives driving awareness and action
Events held in communities throughout Canada will drive awareness and action this February
February is Heart Month 2025
Events throughout the month raise awareness, and fundraising initiatives support the life-saving work of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute
Action is needed now to improve cardiovascular health care and outcomes for Canadian women
The Canadian Women's Heart Health Alliance is calling for action to address the critical gap in heart health programs designed specifically for women
Top 10 tips to quit smoking
It’s never too late to quit smoking, and quitting is one of the best things you can do for your health. Here are 10 tips to make quitting smoking easier
Experts convene in Ottawa to showcase breakthrough strategies and research in smoking cessation
The 17th Annual Ottawa Conference: State-of-the-Art Clinical Approaches to Smoking Cessation runs from January 24-25, closing out National Non-Smoking Week in Canada
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Heart Institute scientist named University Research Chair in Peptide-based Materials for Tissue and Organ Repair
Dr. Alarcón is at the forefront of developing innovative peptide-based materials to help repair damaged tissues and organs
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2024 UOHI EDI in Research Awards (Investigators and Research Staff)
UOHI is pleased to congratulate Irene Guzman Soto, PhD (Research Staff) and David Messika-Zeitoun, MD (Investigator) as the recipients of the 2024 UOHI EDI in Research Awards. These awards recognize investigators and staff who are raising the bar for research excellence and thriving research environments.