2019 Award Winners Honoured at our Annual General Meeting
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The Heart Institute Patient Alumni successfully held its 33rd Annual General Meeting and cocktail reception on October 8th, 2019. Over 100 people attended the event at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute in Ottawa. To begin the evening, the formal 33rd Annual General Meeting was held, masterfully hosted by the Alumni President, Jean Bilodeau. Stephen Sharp, the Alumni’s Treasurer, presented the Audited Financial Report… |
| Posted on October 24, 2019 |
New Cardiology Treatments
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Guest Speaker: Richard Davies, MD, PhD, FRCPC Topic: New Cardiology Treatments Dr. Richard Davies is Professor in the Division of Cardiology at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute and Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Ottawa. Dr. Davies obtained his BSc (Hons) in Psychology at Dalhousie University in Halifax in 1971, followed by an MSc, PhD, MD and CM, all… |
| Posted on October 16, 2019 |
Meet the Expert: Caring for the Caregiver
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On September 12th, the UOHI Patient Alumni hosted another successful Meet the Expert event at the Fieldhouse restaurant at the RA Centre. |
| Posted on October 10, 2019 |
Are You Living with Heart Disease and in a Romantic Relationship?
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Researchers from the University of Ottawa Heart Institute have developed an innovative new program to help couples adjust to life after heart disease. |
| Posted on October 10, 2019 |
Join us for Paint Evening
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Reserve your ticket soon as they are going quickly and there are only 20 spots available. |
| Posted on October 2, 2019 |
Be Mindful of Stress: An exploration of Mindfulness
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Guest Speaker: Esther Doucette, MSW Topic: Be Mindful of Stress: An exploration of Mindfulness |
| Posted on September 29, 2019 |
New Tilt Wheelchair
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A new multi-functional wheelchair has joined the fleet, to help patients with complex issues. |
| Posted on September 29, 2019 |
Are you living with Persistent or Permanent Atrial Fibrillation?
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This is a randomized trial comparing the effectiveness of different exercise programs on fitness and well being in people living with atrial fibrillation. Participants (aged 40+) will have basic health measures taken, undergo physical activity tests and complete questionnaires. |
| Posted on September 16, 2019 |
33rd Annual General Meeting
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The University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) Patient Alumni Association is pleased to invite you to its 33rd Annual General Meeting and cocktail reception. |
| Posted on September 9, 2019 |
Women@Heart Graduates…. a community of advocates for women and heart disease
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In previous articles we have provided information on stats related to women’s heart health and the Canadian Women’s Heart Health Centre( CWHHC) |
| Posted on August 29, 2019 |
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy: Not Rare, Not Benign, Not Recognized
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Guest Speaker: Andrew Crean, MD Topic: Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy: Not Rare, Not Benign, Not Recognized |
| Posted on August 28, 2019 |
A Fun and Inspiring Paint Evening with the Alumni Association
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Fun, creativity and socializing – a great evening was had by all on July 16, when the Alumni Association held its first Paint Evening event with Alumni board members and guests. |
| Posted on August 27, 2019 |
