Wellness
Patient Alumni Community
Please join us on a specially designed new website created as a place where like minded people of Ottawa Heart Institute patients, family, friends and caregivers can come together to meet online.
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Frequently asked questions about the University of Ottawa Heart Institute Patient Alumni Community.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
read moreSmoking Cessation Myth Busters
Nicotine patches are safe to use with all medications. SMOKING interferes with almost all medications.
read moreQuitting Smoking is the Single Most Important Thing You Can Do For Your Health!
The Quit Smoking Program (QSP) is a nurse-led clinic that provides you with one-on-one support during your attempt to quit.
read moreSleep Apnea and Heart Disease
A good night’s sleep restores energy, improves performance and generally makes you feel better.
read more10 Tips for Emotional Health
All of us have experienced anxiety, sadness, frustration or other negative emotions. While they can cause mental distress, they can also take a toll on your heart health, especially if these feelings are persistent or frequent.
read moreNegative Thoughts Can Become a Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
How does one manage stress? Sometimes, it’s as simple as changing our outlook towards an event or situation.
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Learn about the myOttawaHeart portal.
read moreWOMEN@HEART PROGRAM
Are You Looking For Support? Free In Your Community
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We thank Scotiabank for the generous contribution they made to the Institute as it moves towards the expansion of its patient care facilities.
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Join fellow alumni in conversations about heart, health and healing
A new place to share, support and gather.