Our Health Care System Continues to Ignore our Needs

 Please note that I’ll be talking about hospitals and medical-related things. You might want to skip this article if these topics make you uncomfortable or are triggering. Trust me, I understand. As some of you know, I have a feeding tube in my stomach. There’s a hole in my stomach,

The Ottawa Hospital honours work of three researchers

 It was a sold-out night at The Ottawa Hospital Gala, presented by First Avenue Investment Counsel, which recognized three innovative researchers. The elegant ballroom of the Westin Ottawa was transformed with exquisite décor and a delectable four-course meal, enjoyed by more than 700 guests. It also marked the final gala

An Order of Canada for Jack Kitts

 Photo: Dr. Jack Kitts with the Order of Canada, received at an investiture ceremony held at Rideau Hall, March 14, 2019. By: Katherine Cotton, Chair of The Ottawa Hospital's Board of Governors. This op-ed is written on behalf of the Governors. The Order of Canada is how our country honours

Get Critical Vaccination Information with the CANImmunize App.

 The vaccination information you need to keep you and your loved ones safe can now be found right in the palm of your hand. CANImmunize is a new mobile app that tracks your immunizations on a smartphone. This innovative app is the brainchild of Dr. Kumanan Wilson, a physician researcher

Liberals Should Come Clean on Costs, Risks & Delays to New Hospital

 Last week’s Civic Campus drama shows what happens when politics overtakes reason in choosing a site for a future hospital. Twenty-five months ago the Civic Campus had a location that was studied, chosen, and approved: about six percent of the big open field right across the street from its current

Project SoundCheck Seeking a Safer Festival Season

 ABOVE: Kira-Lynn Ferderber, Project SoundCheck trainer and former team lead. (Photos by Andre Gagne) June 1, 2016: it is reported that 26 women have come forward with claims of being sexually assaulted or harassed at a popular music festival in Darmstadt, Germany. Three arrests are made. Earlier this year, Swedish

Teeth In a Day

 Dental implant technology has changed significantly and in doing so has revolutionized care. Traditionally, patients may have been reluctant to get dental help. Because they may not wanted to have a period without teeth while the implants integrate with the bone. The traditional procedure requires removal of the teeth, placement

Mobile Technology Is Changing the Face of Health Care

 This was the first thing that caught JoAnne Sutch’s attention when she entered a walk-in clinic last November. Instead of a piece of paper and a clipboard, she was offered a tablet computer to enter her medical information. Many educational facilities such as devry university health information technology include curriculum

Eye See You Series: The University of Ottawa Eye Institute at the Ottawa Hospital

 Proper eye care is something that must be approached from many different perspectives. Individual eye care is just as important as surgical, clinical, and preventative care for maintaining proper vision and healthy eyes. At the University of Ottawa Eye Institute, eye care is top priority, with a dedicated staff of