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Eating Well while Staying at Home

Mayor Jim Watson: “I’m finding I’m eating a lot more because I’m here at home, nothing going on for the next half hour, I’ll go down and get something to eat.” With everyone spending more time at home these days, it can be challenging to know what to eat – stress, a change in routine, boredom, easy access to the fridge – any of…

Posted on April 16, 2020

From the Bottom of our Hearts, Thank You!

Words cannot adequately express our appreciation for the dedication and commitment of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) staff through these unprecedented times.  As the context of this pandemic unfolds around us, you have persevered with the daily work of the hospital and responded to the ever-evolving circumstances with resilience and courage.  As most of us know, while those who can do so…

Posted on April 16, 2020

COVID-19 Update

The University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) Patient Alumni is working closely with the Heart Institute senior management to keep all its members (patients, family members, relatives, friends and caregivers) informed of all developments with regards to the impact of COVID-19 at the Heart Institute.

Posted on March 24, 2020

Help Shape the Future of Patient Care

“(As a patient partner), I bring in a totally different perspective – doctors, clinicians, nurses – you’re missing one thing – the patient. And we have stuff to say.” Being a Patient Partner is a volunteer opportunity to work alongside clinicians, researchers and staff to improve the quality of care provided at the Heart Institute.

Posted on March 20, 2020

Meet the Expert: A Woman’s Heart – The Truth About Women’s Heart Disease

On February 25, 2020, the Patient Alumni Association held another successful Meet the Expert event. The event featured experts and patients who shared their knowledge and experience of women’s heart disease and support for women with heart disease. Read more to view the event online or access recommended resources.

Posted on March 11, 2020

The Alumni Gives Back

As part of its mandate, the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) Patient Alumni Association (Alumni) works to improve patient comfort and care by working with UOHI staff, patients and their families to identify opportunities for projects that support patient wellbeing. Since its inception in 1976, the Alumni has spent over five million $ on these projects. Projects range from buying medical and technical support…

Posted on February 24, 2020

Five reasons to learn CPR!

The University of Ottawa Heart Institute offers CPR workshops that are especially designed for you – there’s no test at the end and you’ll gain lifesaving skills and confidence. The Alumni Association covers half the cost of participation.

Posted on February 19, 2020

SOLD OUT- A Woman’s Heart: The Truth About Women’s Heart Disease

Due to the overwhelming response to the Meet the Expert event “A Woman’s Heart: The Truth About Women’s Heart Disease” that will take place on February 25th, this event is sold out. We will endeavour to organize a similar event as soon as possible and we will keep you informed. Thank you for your interest. The University of Ottawa Heart Institute Patient Alumni Association…

Posted on February 3, 2020

Fact or Fad? Debunking Diet Trends

With so many different diet trends out there these days, it can be hard to know what is fact and what is fiction. The Heart Institute’s Registered Dietitian, Kathleen Turner, debunks some of these fads and shares her expertise on what makes a healthy diet.

Posted on January 24, 2020

Ottawa Heart Support Group

When: Tuesday, February 18, 2020; 7:30 – 9:00 pm

Guest Speaker: Hadi Toeg, MD, MSc, MPH

Topic: How to Fix a Broken Heart

Posted on January 23, 2020