OTTAWA, September 18, 2023 — The University of Ottawa Heart Institute is proud to announce that Dr. Pierre Voisine will be its next division head of cardiac surgery. Dr. Voisine succeeds Dr. Marc Ruel as of September 15, 2023. “Dr. Voisine will lead our Division of Cardiac Surgery with great...
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When Stephanie Colpitts’ mother-in-law became ill and had to be admitted to hospital, her family took great care in selecting and decorating her room with artwork from home to make her feel more comfortable. Despite their best efforts, her mother-in-law spent a great deal of time looking up at a...
With topics ranging from sedentary behaviour to stem cells, the University of Ottawa Heart Institute has more than 80 items on the program at CCC 2015. Our program guide will help you find them all. Look for the Heart Institute in the exhibit hall at booth 908. Presentations and Activities Schedule...
Nearly 70 Ottawa Heart Institute program items will be on tap this year at the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress in Montreal. Topics range widely across basic research, clinical research and clinical practice. Our program guide will help you find them all. A particular highlight will be the Heart...
Nearly 70 Ottawa Heart Institute program items will be on tap this year at the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress in Vancouver. Topics range widely across basic research, clinical research and clinical practice. Our program guide will help you find them all. Download the 2017 Canadian Cardiovascular...
The University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) announced its award recipients for achievements in research in 2021. The awardees: The Robert Roberts Award for Research Excellence – Erik Suuronen, PhD, Michel Le May, MD, and Benjamin Hibbert, MD, PhD. The UOHI Investigator of the Year Award –...
Dr. Thierry Mesana Awarded the "Qingdao Award" The University of Ottawa Heart Institute’s president and CEO has been recognized by the Qingdao municipal government in China for his contribution to the city’s economic and social development. Dr. Mesana is receiving this award in acknowledgement of...
The University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI), like The Ottawa Hospital and others across the region, implemented a COVID-19 vaccination policy for everyone working in the hospital environment in compliance with the provincial government directive. As of November 1 st, 2021, all staff, medical...
The Margolese Prizes recognize Canadians for their outstanding contributions to the treatment, amelioration or cure of brain or heart disorders. Three of Canada’s leading scientists in heart, brain and cancer research have been recognized by the University of British Columbia (UBC) Faculty of...
The Margolese Prizes recognize Canadians for their outstanding contributions to the treatment, amelioration or cure of brain or heart disorders. Three of Canada’s leading scientists in heart, brain and cancer research have been recognized by the University of British Columbia (UBC) Faculty of...
Last week in Montréal, where cardiovascular healthcare practitioners and researchers gathered for the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress and Vascular 2023, Drs. Ian Burwash and Gary Small of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) were recognized with distinguished awards from the Canadian...
At the 2019 Canadian Cardiovascular Congress (CCC), members of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) team were recognized by the Canadian Cardiovascular Society (CCS) for their achievements and contributions within the cardiovascular field. Dr. Rob Beanlands was bestowed the 2019 CCS/CIHR...
February 10, 2021, OTTAWA - The Ottawa Department of Medicine bestowed three doctors from the University of Ottawa Heart Institute with important awards in science, education, and clinical innovation. Drs. Glenn Wells, Michael Froeschl, and Calum Redpath were recognized yesterday during a virtual...
The University of Ottawa (uOttawa) Faculty of Medicine has bestowed doctors and researchers from the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) with uOttawa Faculty Member Awards of Excellence in recognition of their outstanding career achievements. Mentor of the Year – Clinical Dr. Rob Beanlands...
Despite continuous improvements in the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of patients with valvular heart disease, cardiologists believe heart valve disease represents the next cardiovascular epidemic. The University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) is establishing an endowment fund for heart...
Rare cardiac conditions may not be as rare as previously thought, posing a growing concern for medical professionals.
The Tricvalve® Transcatheter Bicaval Valve System is designed for the treatment of patients with severe tricuspid insufficiency, a form of valvular heart disease
This month, the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) performed the first patient procedures in North America using a new technology that is expected to reduce wait times for ablations while making these procedures quicker and safer. The QDOT MICRO® technology – developed by Biosense Webster...
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) has named Michael Froeschl, MD, of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Program Director of the Year. The Program Director of the Year Award is presented annually to a program director who has demonstrated a commitment to enhancing...
Canada’s Minister of Mental Health and Addictions announced at the Heart Institute new initiatives to reduce tobacco-related harm across the country