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The Ottawa Heart Institute is launching “One Million Canadian Hearts,” a pioneering initiative to screen one million Canadians for cardiovascular disease risk factors. By screening early, intervening swiftly, and harnessing powerful data insights, we will save lives and uncover the realities of heart disease—who is most at risk, what factors shape outcomes, and how we can intervene more effectively. This initiative will not only empower Canadians to protect their heart health but also fuel transformative research to redefine prevention, treatment, and care on a national scale.

The University of Ottawa Heart Institute provides cardiac services for the Champlain Region and is the Regional Coordinating Centre for the Heart Wise Exercise networks in our region, serving Renfrew County, Eastern Counties of Ontario, Leeds, Lanark, Grenville, Toronto, GTA, and the Ottawa area.

The Ottawa Model for Smoking Cessation (OMSC) was created to address the need to change healthcare practices so that smoking cessation treatment is provided as part of routine care to all patients who are tobacco users.

At the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, we have more than 65 active scientists and clinician investigators and 170 research staff, students and research fellows. All scientists and clinician investigators have individual profiles (see below) and most also lead Research Teams.

Heart disease is a leading cause of illness and death, but for most people, it can be preventable. Our Prevention and Wellness Centre offers a variety of information and programs to help you get and stay healthy.

Publications authored by Ottawa Heart Institute researchers and physicians in 2025.

Our 2025–2030 strategic plan represents more than a roadmap – it is a declaration of our steadfast dedication to pushing boundaries, embracing collaboration, and harnessing the power of cutting-edge technology and AI to address the evolving needs of patients, while never losing the human touch. It is a reaffirmation of our values and a bold vision for what is to come.

Women@Heart has been carefully developed and you'll benefit the most if you attend each session. We do know that “life happens” and people are not always able to participate each week, but participating in as many sessions as possible will give you the most benefit.