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Members’ Stories

Members of Patient Alumni come from all walks of life but have one thing in common, their experience with the Ottawa Heart Institute. Get to know a bit more about our members and who makes us what we are.

 

Meet the new UOHI Patient Alumni Board Members! Introducing Lucie Gauthier!

In 2014, I was diagnosed with a malformation of the aortic valve. In order to relieve the problems it was causing to my health, I was hospitalized at the UOHI and provided with the best of care to stabilize my heart. In March of 2015 I received my new mechanical valve and once again the Heart Institute went above and beyond to ensure I walked…

Posted on September 26, 2023

Patient Stories: Kevin Ryan, Pakenham, Ontario

Hello! I am from out of town (Pakenham) and it is approaching a year since my stay at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute. I am just now getting back on my feet financially after Covid and my heart attack and I plan to donate as much as I can to the UOHI through direct donations and Lotteries like the Heart and Stroke Lottery….

Posted on March 21, 2023

Steve Sharp’s Halloween

I have a love for Halloween, a 40 year passion that has taken me into a quasi Thespian state of mind each year.  To have a neighbourhood Halloween home is a joy.  To have kids return excitedly year after year, sometimes being driven by their parents after they have moved away, does my heart wonders. Each year the house, and the actors change. The…

Posted on November 23, 2022

Using Interactive Voice Response Technology in the University of Ottawa Heart Institute’s Women’s Heart Health Clinic to Improve Patient Care and Clinical Outcomes.

                This project is being funded by the UOHI Patient Alumni: Another example of Patient Engagement in Action! Authors: Nazli Parast, RN Bonnie Quinlan, RN Dr. Thais Coutinho Dr. Amelie Paquin Description: Women with microvascular dysfunction have higher rates of myocardial infarction and death. Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD), myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary arteries (MINOCA) disease…

Posted on April 27, 2022

ORGAMITES

The Orgamites are a colourful team of animated organs that represent the most-donated part of the body and they’ve now arrived in Canada. Featured in films, games and learning tools, these lovable characters help kids (and their parents) to connect with and appreciate the roles of their organs, while learning about organ donation as well as how to take better care of their health,…

Posted on March 30, 2022

Looking for a part-time Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant – UOHI Patient Alumni Organization The University of Ottawa Heart Institute Patient Alumni (Alumni) works in partnership with the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) to support patients by promoting heart health and best practices in patient care, research and education. Central to the Alumni’s mandate is its role as voice of the patient, a mutual support community of patients, family members,…

Posted on November 24, 2021

Join our Board

Organization The University of Ottawa Heart Institute Patient Alumni Board (PA) works in partnership with the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) to support patients by promoting heart health and best practices in patient care, research and education. Central to the Alumni’s mandate is its role as voice of the patient, a mutual support community of patients, family members, caregivers, and others with an…

Posted on November 24, 2021

Frederick Boychuk

My Journey….. On April 27, 2020, at the beginning of Covid lockdowns, I was drinking my usual morning coffee when I felt my heart begin to race and bounce. As a life-long athlete and vegan, I realized right away this was not normal, so I immediately went to The Oakville Memorial Hospital Emergency. They hooked me up to a CT scan, which showed my…

Posted on August 23, 2021

Shelley Posen

The University of Ottawa Heart Institute’s FAB REHAB Rehab today! Welcome back To treadmill, rowing, bike, and track Time to exercise a while— Weigh yourself and grab your file Check your pulse and your blood pressure Exercises made-to-measure. Join the circle, take a seat Warm up to the music’s beat Raise your hands, press up high Roll your shoulders, grab the sky Push a…

Posted on April 20, 2017

Lise Grant

I am so sorry that it has taken me so long to write this.  Life sometimes gets ahead of us and buries emails.   Unfortunately, my husband had a heart attack just before Easter 2016. Luckily it was mild and they were able to put in 2 stents to open up one of the arteries that was 100% blocked. Now his eating habits have…

Posted on February 15, 2017

Victoria E Mosonyi

Feb 15, 2016 My name is Victoria Mosonyi, 65 and I had a massive heart attack January 26 /2016. Thanks to the staff of doctors and nurses and their dedication I am alive and have a second chance to my life . Meanwhile the cost of my new medications were out of reach for us since we are self employed with no benefits . But a very…

Posted on July 7, 2016

Stephen Sharp

The Five-Boro Ride, New York City, May 2015 By Stephen Sharp, CPA, CA, Board Member and Treasurer of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute Alumni I have been meaning to write this article since we returned from our memorable bicycle ride in New York City.  Today, I realized how truly important it was to get this article submitted. It is two years since my…

Posted on March 1, 2016