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Announcing the 2025 winner of The Dr. Frans Leenen Trainee Award for Publication Excellence
Congratulations to Yena Oh, PhD at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute. Dr. Oh is being recognized with the Dr. Frans Leenen Trainee Award for Publication Excellence for her groundbreaking first-authored publication in Nature Communications.
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Heart Institute announces 2025 recipient of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in Research Award
Congratulations to Sumali Mehta, PhD Candidate, recipient of the 2025 UOHI EDI in Research Trainee Award! Ms. Mehta is recognized for her exceptional commitment to advancing equity in her community and globally through participatory research.
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Announcing the recipient of the 2025 Ottawa Region Cardiovascular Research Trainee of the Year Award
Congratulations to Javad Heshmati a postdoctoral fellow at UOHI. He is being recognized for his exceptional contributions to cardiovascular research, particularly in smoking and vaping cessation.
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The churro-inspired innovation that could transform bypass surgery
Even the sweetest ideas can shape the future of medicine
Experts converge in Ottawa to shape the future of women’s heart, brain and vascular health
The Canadian Women’s Heart Health Summit tackles key health challenges affecting women
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Artificial intelligence transforms heart attack care with real-time diagnosis during procedures
Findings of a recent study show AI can quickly and accurately measure how well the heart is pumping during a life-saving medical procedure
Breaking borders to improve care for women after uncommon type of heart attack
“SCAD@Heart” is an online peer support program modelled after the Ottawa Heart Institute’s successful Women@Heart Program
How new research is protecting hearts amid shifting climate
The Ottawa Heart Institute is uniting researchers to study environmental stressors on heart health and create tailored solutions for the most vulnerable
One patient, one chart: More hospitals join Epic digital health records system in Eastern Ontario
Healthcare providers at 16 partner sites will have access to patient health information, enhancing care across the region.
Ten tips for living well as a caregiver
If you are a caregiver, you may help your loved one with a variety of tasks, including helping with grocery shopping and cleaning, managing prescriptions and medical appointments, assisting with mobility and transportation, running errands, performing activities of daily living (such as personal hygiene and eating), and providing emotional support. Here are 10 tips for living well as a caregiver.