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  Canada is a global leader in science and innovation, but scientific research can sometimes be difficult for the average person to understand. BEaTS Research Radio aims to address this, by having young scientists interviewing some of the planet’s most brilliant medical masterminds, breaking down the science in terms you can understand. Every Monday from 10-11am, tune in to BEaTS Research Radio as it…

Following the success of the Healing HeARTs project – where ceiling tiles were painted and have been installed above hospital beds in the Day Unit and Regional Referral Centre of the Heart Institute – we interviewed a few of the artists and asked them about their connection to the Heart Institute, what motivated them to paint a tile, and what this project has meant…

Guest Speaker: David Birnie, BSc (Hons), MB, ChB, MRCP, MD Topic: Patient Oriented Research David Birnie, MD, is staff cardiac electrophysiologist and Deputy Division Head of Cardiology at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute. He is also Full Professor in the Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, at the University of Ottawa. Dr. Birnie co-leads the Ottawa Region strategic research Innovation Cluster on Arrhythmias His clinical…

                        Practice self-compassion. You give to others, don’t forget to take care of yourself. This might include such things as reading a book, relaxing, or spending time with significant people in your life. Donate something to those less fortunate. You can donate food, toys, articles of clothing, or give your time to a…

This inspiring CTV News Video tells Mary Armour’s remarkable story of the lifesaving effects of CPR training and easily-accessible AEDs. When Mary had an unexpected cardiac event at work, she was fortunate enough to have some well-trained police and colleagues as well as an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) device nearby. Thanks to their swift and effective first aid treatment including CPR and use of…

The Heart Institute Patient Alumni successfully held its 33rd Annual General Meeting and cocktail reception on October 8th, 2019. Over 100 people attended the event at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute in Ottawa. To begin the evening, the formal 33rd Annual General Meeting was held, masterfully hosted by the Alumni President, Jean Bilodeau. Stephen Sharp, the Alumni’s Treasurer, presented the Audited Financial Report…

Guest Speaker: Richard Davies, MD, PhD, FRCPC Topic: New Cardiology Treatments Dr. Richard Davies is Professor in the Division of Cardiology at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute and Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Ottawa. Dr. Davies obtained his BSc (Hons) in Psychology at Dalhousie University in Halifax in 1971, followed by an MSc, PhD, MD and CM, all…