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Canadians took to their phones last month to share photos and videos of themselves completing physical activity challenges in support of women’s heart health. And in doing so, they raised more than just their heart rate. JUMP IN™ for Women’s Heart Health is a national fundraising and women’s heart

The University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine (FoM) has bestowed Mireille Ouimet, PhD and Benjamin Hibbert, MD, PhD, of the Heart Institute with Awards of Excellence in recognition of the importance and exceptional characteristics of their work. Mireille Ouimet received the FoM Award of Excellence

In a research letter published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, a group of researchers led by Dr. Marc Ruel of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) conclude that minimally invasive coronary artery bypass grafting (MICS CABG) has “favourable long-term outcomes” for

A University of Ottawa Heart Institute preprint citing incorrect data vastly inflating the incidence of post-vaccine myocarditis has been withdrawn at the authors’ request. We are sorry this error led to misinformation about the incidence of post-vaccine myocarditis. COVID-19 vaccines are safe and

As of September 27, 2021, the University of Ottawa Heart Institute requires visitors to be fully vaccinated. This effort is essential to ensure the health and safety of our patients, visitors, staff, and our community at large. COVID-19 vaccination reduces risk of serious illness, hospitalization

The Canada Foundation for Innovation has named Jodi Edwards, PhD, of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) a recipient of its John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF). Edwards and co-principal investigator James Downar, MD, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, will receive upwards of $191

Data scientists at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) have developed and tested a clinical model to accurately predict the risk of death and unplanned cardiac hospitalization for patients awaiting heart surgery. Unplanned cardiac hospitalization refers to nonelective (urgent) admission

OTTAWA , September 1 , 2021 — Canadians are taking to social media to JUMP IN™ for Women’s Heart Health, a September-long fundraising and health promotion campaign organized by the University of Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation, in partnership with the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI)

Data scientists at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) have developed and tested a clinical model to accurately predict the risk of death and unplanned cardiac hospitalization for patients awaiting heart surgery. Researchers believe their model facilitates patient-centered decision

The University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI), like The Ottawa Hospital and others across the region, will follow the provincial government directive and implement a COVID-19 vaccination policy for everyone working in the hospital environment. Key dates under the vaccine policy The UOHI will