Diane B. R. (Class of ’61)

It was the life time friendships that have been my fondest memory of ‘The Civic’. Still today we are in touch and appreciating all that bonding time on the wards and in the Residence. I am so very grateful that we were ‘trained’ in the manner of 3 years so that we could seamlessly go […]

Trevor & Arline S.

In March 2024, the life of our 19 year-old granddaughter was saved by the Civic Hospital. An amazing team of doctors and nurses came together to quickly diagnosed and treat a life threatening condition (thoracic aortic aneurysm – “blood clot”) that would have easily killed her. Instead, after five days she walked out of the […]

Ken R.

This scan is a receipt for services I received 80 years ago at the Civic Hospital. There was no OHIP in those days, so my father paid $20 in advance, a down payment so to speak, which appears as the first entry in the account. I was in hospital from August 28 to 31, with […]

Pierre, Robert, Jocelyne & Hélène A.

L’hôpital Civique avait à peine cinq ans quand notre grand-père Wilfrid Jubinville tomba d’un échafaud de près de 10 mètres de hauteur, durant la construction de l’école Elmdale, le 9 mai 1929. Alors âgé de 32 ans, il fut transporté à l’hôpital de la rue Carling dans un état critique, souffrant de fractures aux deux […]

Susan B.

I was born Dec 22nd 1960 at the Civic Hospital. My Mother and I spent our first Christmas at the Civic where I was apparently brought to my Mom in a Christmas stocking. In July 1980 I started working on 1ES a medical ward with Mrs. Peters as our head nurse. She was firm, professional […]

Anonyme

Je remercie à toutes les spécialistes et soins reçus au moment de mes soins — merci à tous.

Mary-Ellen S.

Graduation from the 3 year nursing program with family,friends and a great deal of ceremony involved was so important. We were finally allowed to use the front door and steps as we descended with our red rose. A feeling of great accomplishment.

Mary D.

The Ottawa Civic Hospital was a integral part of the Peart family. Douglas Peart, my father, became the CEO of the Ottawa Civic in 1954, the first non-physician to be hired in this position. He remained as CEO for 24 years, guiding the Ottawa Civic into a world class health institution. As a master of […]

Andrea S.

My 4 beautiful children were born at the Civic! Couldn’t be prouder!

Michael M.

I was experiencing an issue about 4 years ago (as I recall) and was able to see the younger Dr. Steele without that much delay. One of a number of visits where I recall always receiving professional treatment.