DISCOVERING TODAY. CREATING TOMORROW.

At the forefront of research and discovery

We are determined to remain at the forefront of research and discovery that will directly translate into improved treatment and outcomes for patients. It is your support that allows us to trailblaze toward new discoveries and uphold the level of excellence for which we are internationally recognized.

3 of the top 5 methods used by American hospital emergency rooms to reduce unnecessary procedures come from The Ottawa Hospital.

The Ottawa Ankle Rules, The Wells Rule and The Canadian C-spine Rule are a direct result of physician-scientist research being done in Ottawa, and they are saving hospitals millions worldwide.

“Every gift has an impact. Donor support means our researchers have access to world-class equipment and resources to enable critical breakthroughs in basic and clinical research. State-of-the-art resources can make all the difference, leading to breakthroughs that save lives and improve care.” – Dr. Duncan Stewart, Executive VP Research, The Ottawa Hospital

12,371

patients enrolled in clinical trials

1,740

scientific papers published in 2018

2,257

researchers at The Ottawa Hospital

Innovations thanks to donor support

Decoding the mystery of Parkinson’s disease

For more than 200 years, no one has been able to solve the Parkinson puzzle. While the exact cause of the disease remains a mystery, dedicated researchers at The Ottawa Hospital are gaining ground—determined to solve the puzzle.

The COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund

Read how donations to the COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund are hard at work funding promising research, care, and innovation projects

Stem cells may heal lungs of premature babies

Premature babies need extra oxygen and mechanical intervention to breathe but this can damage their lungs, causing a chronic lung disease. A stem cell treatment soon to be tested in clinical trials at The Ottawa Hospital may help heal the lungs of premature babies.

“It’s well recognized that Ottawa is a world leader in clinical trials and innovative trial designs. A lot of the guidelines produced internationally around trial design and reporting originate from The Ottawa Hospital.” – Dr. Manoj Lalu, Associate Scientist in the Regenerative Medicine Program, The Ottawa Hospital

Donate today to support the world-leading research and breakthroughs that are taking place at The Ottawa Hospital.

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Be Inspired

Catastrophic injuries require novel approach by our plastic surgery team
Karen Toop was hit by a snowplow while crossing the street in January 2012. She was critically injured when she arrived at our Trauma Centre. A multi-disciplinary team was ready to care for the injuries that some only see once in their career.
Donors, Gift In Will, Patient Care, Rehab, Trauma
Navigating a premature birth during COVID-19
Premature labour at just 25 weeks comes as a ‘complete shock’ for a young family during the COVID-19 pandemic.
NICU, Patient Care
Olympic equestrian thankful for ‘unbelievable’ trauma care
After an incredibly rare accident on his farm in Perth, Olympic equestrian Ian Millar was rushed to The Ottawa Hospital Trauma Centre with a severe arm injury with tremendous blood loss. A skilled team was ready to provide the care he needed to get him back doing what he loves most.
Patient Care, Trauma
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