The University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) is Canada’s largest and foremost heart health centre dedicated to understanding, treating and preventing heart disease.
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The Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation is proud to announce a new partnership with Ottawa Rapid FC, a founding member of the Northern Super League, Canada’s women’s professional soccer league.
The newly funded projects span cutting-edge cardiovascular research, from surgical innovation to clinical trials and lifestyle interventions
New plan prioritizes prevention, timely access, and innovation to address the world’s leading cause of death
Pioneering initiative to be announced Sept. 16
New national health data platform gives researchers and institutions secure access to diverse types of health data to accelerate high-performance computing and innovation
Atrial fibrillation is a complex condition in that its causes vary from person to person, impacting its underlying mechanisms, what triggers episodes and which treatments are effective in each individual. In addition, afib can be difficult to diagnose because it is often episodic nature and in some...
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.
December 14, 2023 – Ottawa Public Health (OPH) and local hospitals including: The Ottawa Hospital, Queensway Carleton Hospital, Hôpital Montfort, CHEO, Bruyère, The Royal and the University of Ottawa Heart Institute are urging eligible residents, especially those at higher risk, to receive their...
Erin Mulvihill, PhD, is receiving $2M from the Canadian Institute for Health Research for her HEARTWISE project
Dr. Christopher Sun, an assistant professor at the University of Ottawa (uOttawa) Telfer School of Management and a scientist at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI), is the recipient of a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Data Analytics for Health Systems Transformation. The Canada...
Much of modern health care is made possible by medical devices—the countless tools, equipment and instruments used in health care delivery and patient care. Pocket glucose monitors that check blood sugar levels on the go. Specialized retractors that support new surgical techniques. Cardiac stents...
Ottawa — On Thursday, February 13, Canadians and Ottawa residents are invited to wear red in recognition of the second annual Wear Red Canada campaign, an important day to raise awareness about women’s heart health. The campaign is an initiative of the Canadian Women’s Heart Health Centre, powered...
Hospitals in Ottawa are ready to help the region’s children, youth and families get the timely care they need, as directed by Ontario Health. We are all happy to do our part in helping manage the sustained and unprecedented surge CHEO has been experiencing this fall. Here’s what families need to...
This is a joint message from Ottawa’s medical Chiefs of Staff OTTAWA – January 22, 2021 – As medical Chiefs of Staff for Ottawa’s hospitals, we are asking everyone to adhere to provincial public health restrictions and stay home, except for essential reasons — reasons that include seeking medical...
Mireille Ouimet, PhD, is a Scientist and Director of the Cardiovascular Metabolism and Cell Biology Laboratory (video) at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute and a Professor in the Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology, in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa.
Respected for Our Excellence, Recognized for Our Care On May 11, 1976 the University of Ottawa Heart Institute opened for business. Over the following four decades, we have become a heart health leader, providing outstanding care to patients from across Canada and impacting the well-being of people...
This Accessibility Plan outlines our five-year strategy (2025–2030) to overcome or prevent new barriers in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
In terms of clinical care, the University of Ottawa Heart Institute is the sole, independent provider of specialized cardiovascular care for the Champlain Region and serves more than 40 referral hospitals throughout the province. Because of its unique nature under Ontario law, the Heart Institute is...
We recognize that the best patient care is not feasible if it is not supported with vibrant research and education. Today's research is tomorrow's treatment. This is a reflection of the natural flow of knowledge from "bench to bedside," from scientific discovery to new forms of treatment. Without...