The Cardiovascular Research Methods Centre collaborates with Heart Institute investigators during all stages of the research process, from protocol design to drafting of a final manuscript for submission to a peer-reviewed journal: Developing research design and analysis strategies Implementing...
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The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O 1990 (FIPPA) is provincial legislation that came into effect on January 1, 1988. On January 1, 2012, hospitals in Ontario were added to the list of public bodies to which FIPPA applies. FIPPA has two main purposes: To make public bodies...
Serving patients in the official language of their choice is a key component of providing exceptional care. The University of Ottawa Heart Institute is a bilingual institution, offering services in both French and English.
To acquire, advance or refresh French language abilities, French Language Services offers many courses throughout the year. These courses are open to staff and the public.
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When you are admitted to the hospital, it is important for the hospital staff to know your wishes for your healthcare.
At the Ottawa Heart Institute, leadership and governance are guided by Bill 39, the Ontario Legislative Assembly Act that created the University of Ottawa Heart Institute in 1999. Solid corporate policies and regulations, a sound financial framework, effective oversight, ongoing monitoring of the...
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While you are admitted, or even after you are discharged from hospital, you should feel comfortable to ask your health care provider, “Did you wash your hands?” The Heart Institute posts hand hygiene compliance rates.
Healing Hearts Together (HHT) is a relationship-education program for couples that aims to enhance couples’ relationship quality, and mental and physical health.
Find information on referring a patient, resources for your patients, professional training, clinical trials, guidelines and best practices, and more.
What you eat affects important factors that contribute to heart disease. If you have a condition such as coronary artery disease (CAD) or heart failure, healthy eating can slow the progression of your condition and help you manage it, as well as improve the health of your arteries.
The purpose of this guide is to provide information about heart failure, to outline the treatment options and to provide tips on managing your heart failure.
A combination of genetic and lifestyle factors causes cardiovascular disease. Certain genetic attributes play a large part in our risk for cardiovascular disease and a series of lifestyle factors known as health behaviors and health factors. Cardiovascular health involves modifiable health behaviors (mental health, weight management, not smoking, physical activity, and healthy eating) and health factors (cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar).
Check out some important topics on heart health, brought to you by our University of Ottawa Heart Institute professionals.
The Heart Healthy Living Guide was developed for people who have been diagnosed with heart disease, but the tools and information are useful for anyone.
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This guide provides extensive information about the transplant process. Topics include the waiting period, the transplant procedure, organ rejection, medications, infection prevention, rehabilitation and nutrition.
Heart Wise Exercise works with fitness providers in your community to develop and identify programs and classes that are appropriate for people who want to stay healthy, continue with exercise after cardiovascular rehabilitation, or who may be living with a chronic health condition.