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November 26, 2013
As the first snow storm of the season is about to hit the Ottawa-Gatineau region, the University of Ottawa Heart Institute wants to reiterate the importance of taking all precautions when shovelling snow, in order to avoid serious cardiac events. Simple, easy steps can save lives!
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November 20, 2013
According to the most recent Patient Experience Surveys from National Research Corporation (NRCC), the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) continues to receive impressive patient satisfaction rates, positioning the heart health centre among the best in Ontario for its care, and as the...
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November 18, 2013
Family members of patients with heart disease adopted healthier lifestyles and decreased their risk of a cardiovascular event after participating in a program to improve heart health, according to a clinical trial from the University of Ottawa Heart Institute published in the Canadian Medical...
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November 12, 2013
In Canada alone, almost 2 million people are known to be living with diabetes. And about a million more have the disease without knowing about it, and have therefore not been given the tools they need to control their blood sugar and safeguard their health. The University of Ottawa Heart Institute...
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October 29, 2013
The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) and the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI), have moved into fourth place from sixth in the national Top 40 Research Hospital rankings, published by RE$EARCH Infosource. The ranking is based on total research funding, which grew to $153M in the 2011-12 fiscal year...
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October 23, 2013
The University of Ottawa Heart Institute commends the City of Ottawa’s initiative to replace defibrillators used by front-line paramedics and as part of the Public Access Defibrillator Program at a cost of $2.2 million. The announcement was made today as part of the budget presentation by Mayor Jim...
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September 24, 2013
A recent literature analysis from the University of Ottawa heart Institute (UOHI) on the use of e-cigarettes in Canada still shows no evidence that e-cigarettes used by smokers who are trying to quit is an effective method of smoking cessation. The review, published this week in the Canadian...
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September 11, 2013
The University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Thierry Mesana, Cardiac Surgeon and former Chief of the Division of Cardiac Surgery, as its new President and CEO. Appointed for a 5-year mandate, Dr. Mesana becomes the Institute’s third CEO, succeeding Dr...
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September 10, 2013
The University of Ottawa Heart Institute invites members of the media to a press conference during which Mr. Lawrence Soloway, Chairman of the Board of Directors, will make an important announcement regarding the future leadership of the world-class institution.
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June 25, 2013
The University of Ottawa Heart Institute received a $12 million investment today from the Heart and Stroke Foundation to support its exceptional research efforts. This multi-year commitment is part of the newly formed Heart and Stroke Foundation Research Leadership Circle, including the Heart...
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May 31, 2013
Dr. Robert Roberts, President and CEO of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI), and Dr. Colin Carrie, Parliamentary Secretary for the Minister of Health, announced an investment today in the University of Ottawa Heart Institute’s INSPIRE project that gives health care providers tools and...
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May 8, 2013
The University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) is currently introducing a new state-of-the-art communications system, the Vocera system provided by IBM for healthcare organizations. With over 600 nurses and clinical staff, and 80,000 visits every year, this new system will enable UOHI’s teams to...
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March 7, 2013
The University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) has received information related to individuals going door-to-door selling CPR training and claiming to be affiliated with the Institute. In some cases, registration and fee payment are asked in advance.
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March 3, 2013
The University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) held its 22nd annual telethon today and is proud to announce it has raised $6.6 million thanks to the extraordinary support of the community. The generous gifts will help to continue providing exemplary patient care, using the latest state-of-the-...
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February 25, 2013
The Ottawa Senators will recognize the achievements of Dr. Marc Ruel, Chief of the Division of Cardiac Surgery at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, as part of tonight’s game against the Montreal Canadiens at the Scotiabank Place.
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January 28, 2013
Most of us know someone who has had heart disease but not as many of us know much more… and that’s a problem!
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January 15, 2013
The University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) is hosting the 5th Annual Ottawa Conference: State of the Art Clinical Approaches to Smoking Cessation at the Fairmont Château Laurier in Ottawa.
