Celebrating your impact — 2024-25
At The Ottawa Hospital, we serve a population of more than two million from across Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec, and as far away as Nunavut. Our region is growing and aging — so too is the demand on our healthcare system. That’s why our $500-million Campaign to Create Tomorrow is critically important, as we work to help reshape the future of healthcare for everyone our hospital serves.
While basic healthcare is publicly funded, it’s donor dollars that help take research to unprecedented heights, fund lifesaving care, and build one of the most technologically advanced hospitals in the country.
To read more about our Foundation’s mission, vision and values and for our strategic plan, please visit our strategic plan.
Investing in the future of healthcare
This past year, we’ve never felt more honoured to lead this Foundation — or prouder to be Canadian.
At the heart of every milestone reached lies a powerful force: collaboration. Whether it’s donors like you stepping forward to support the hospital, researchers and physicians working side by side to bring the latest breakthroughs to patients, or care teams uniting to improve the patient experience — we are all working together to reshape the future of healthcare.
When we launched the Campaign to Create Tomorrow in 2022, our $500-million goal was the most ambitious in our region’s history — and it still is. We believed in the power of this community, and thanks to your generosity, we have now raised $356 million — putting us more than 71% of the way to our goal.
This report highlights just some of the incredible impact you’ve made possible in the 2024–25 fiscal year. From advancing world-class research to helping build the largest health infrastructure project in Ottawa’s history, your support is creating a healthier future for generations to come.
Thank you for investing in the future of healthcare — and in a better tomorrow for us all.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Janet McKeage
Chair, Board of Directors
The Ottawa Hospital Foundation
Tim Kluke
President & CEO
The Ottawa Hospital Foundation
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Annual Impact Report
Our annual report shows the tremendous impact donations have at The Ottawa Hospital. From advancements in care and research to purchasing the most innovative technology available, our donors allow us to change the future of healthcare here in our region and across the globe.
By the numbers: powered by your generosity
This is an increase of $25M since last year’s report.
ANNUAL DONATIONS SNAPSHOT (2024-25)
Our cost to raise a dollar
$0.18
Did you know?
We provide 65-75% of adult care in the region and 100% of complex acute care
Your Dollars at Work
*Donations to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute are typically made to their foundation. For information on the impact of those donations please visit: About University of Ottawa Heart Institute
Annual Impact Report
Our annual report shows the tremendous impact donations have at The Ottawa Hospital. From advancements in care and research to purchasing the most innovative technology available, our donors allow us to change the future of healthcare here in our region and across the globe.
By the numers: powered by your generosity
This is an increase of $25M since last year’s report.
ANNUAL DONATIONS SNAPSHOT (2024-25)
Our cost to raise a dollar
$0.18
Did you know?
We provide 65-75% of adult care in the region and 100% of complex acute care
Your Dollars at Work
*Donations to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute are typically made to their foundation. For information on the impact of those donations please visit: About University of Ottawa Heart Institute
Research Snapshot
Hospital Snapshot
babies delivered
medical students
Financials
We are pleased to share some highlights from our 2024-2025 audited financial statements. This is your generosity hard at work — thank you!
This year’s full-length statements, as well as past financial statements, are available below.
Accreditations
For the 12th consecutive year, we have been named a High Performer by the Association of Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP). This status is awarded based on key industry metrics like total funds raised, cost to raise a dollar, and return on investment.
“We are proud of our long-standing track record for being one of the most efficient and effective hospital foundations in Canada. We hope this gives our donors additional confidence that the Foundation is well managed, and that their support is making an impact.”
With your help, we have been successful in creating an environment of excellence. In fact, The Ottawa Hospital has been accredited with Exemplary Standing for healthcare delivery — the highest rating from Accreditation Canada.
We are also proud to be ranked as one of the top research hospitals in Canada.
IMPACT HIGHLIGHTS
New Hospital Campus
HOW THE NEW HOSPITAL WILL HELP RESHAPE THE FUTURE OF HEALTHCARE
Over the past year, the site of our new hospital has been transformed. From the parking garage nearing completion to the groundwork being started for the main hospital building, the progress is both tangible and exciting.
We have an extraordinary opportunity — not only to build an exceptional hospital, but also to reshape the future of healthcare, together. We are building capacity in the system, improving access to care and ensuring care is available closer to home ― across dozens of sites and through a range of connected services that support patients at every stage of their health journey.
And our new hospital will be a catalyst. It will improve the patient experience, train the next generation of healthcare workers, and bolster lifesaving research and innovation that will have a ripple effect regionally and even globally.
Of course, buildings alone don’t deliver care ― people do. By combining a state-of-the-art health and research facility with the very best talent from around the world, we will create a winning combination that has the power to reshape the future of healthcare.
Thanks to your support, we’re not just constructing a hospital, we’re building a better tomorrow ― for our patients, for our communities, and for generations to come.
LOOKING AHEAD
Innovation, discovery, and care at our new hospital campus
At the new hospital campus, we have plans for buildings that will help drive research, innovation, and academic excellence for the future. While details are not yet finalized, one of those buildings will focus on outpatient care and research and is expected to include a neurosciences institute. Additional facilities on site will provide space for partnerships, life science startups, and prototype development ― all geared towards accelerating discovery and innovation in Ottawa.
New Campus Snapshot (projected)
to Ottawa’s economy during construction
jobs during construction
in labour income and government revenue
employees at new hospital
inpatient rooms
the number of dialysis stations
Medicine meets machine
At our hospital, innovation isn’t just a buzzword ― it’s changing lives. Adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) is helping our care teams work smarter and faster, improve outcomes, and create a more personalized patient experience. It’s not science fiction ― it’s the future of care, and it’s happening right here at our hospital, thanks to donors like you.
CARE THAT FOLLOWS YOU HOME
As we look to the future, our hospital is exploring the use of digital wearables for patients at home. This technology could monitor and report on a patient’s vital signs, blood pressure, blood glucose, and more. The information could also be uploaded to a patient’s record, and our teams could respond to the data, providing ongoing care beyond scheduled appointments. Another digital innovation launching soon is Sophie (Digital Teammate), an agentic AI ― or AI-powered assistant ― who will offer patients easy-to-understand information and answers to their questions prior to surgery. The goal is to help patients feel well-prepared, informed, and empowered.
AI ALLOWS PHYSICIANS TO SEE MORE PATIENTS IN A DAY
Venous thrombosis is the thirddeadliest cardiovascular disease, and many patients take blood thinners to keep potentially deadly clots from forming. But these medications come with a risk of major bleeding. Using eight years of data, our researchers trained four machine learning algorithms and found the AI models could better predict an individual’s bleeding risk than the six existing clinical models.
PREDICTIVE TECH HELPS AVOID THE SPREAD OF INFECTION
In collaboration with leading Canadian technology firm Lumenix, we are the first hospital in Canada to implement an AI monitoring system aimed at improving hand hygiene. Using ceiling-mounted, 360-degree, 3D sensors that provide real-time feedback to care providers, the impact on enhancing patient safety and reducing the spread of infection is proving to be significant.
USING AI TO PREDICT BLEEDING RISK FROM BLOOD THINNERS
Venous thrombosis is the third-deadliest cardiovascular disease, and many patients take blood thinners to keep potentially deadly clots from forming. But these medications come with a risk of major bleeding. Using eight years of data, our researchers trained four machine learning algorithms and found the AI models could better predict an individual’s bleeding risk than the six existing clinical models.
Sights set on the top tier of research globally
Each year our hospital pushes the boundaries of research with the goal of bringing cutting-edge new therapies to our patients and making Ottawa a global hub for research and innovation. Here are just a few of the research highlights from the past year:
Our researchers found a new molecular technique to create neurons — a discovery that could be a major step forward in developing treatments for stroke and traumatic brain injury
A discovery in one of our labs suggests a possible new approach for treating progressive multiple sclerosis
A study led by one of our researchers uncovered that use of psychedelics is linked to increased risk of schizophrenia
A new therapy for muscular dystrophy was developed at our hospital and is now in clinical trials
Removing 10 % of a patient’s blood before major liver surgery and giving it back afterwards reduced transfusions by half, according to a large clinical trial co-led by our researchers
A new study led by our researchers showed that prehab may be able to reduce complications and length of hospitalization after surgery while also improving quality of life and physical recovery.
An 18-digit “postal code,” discovered by our researchers, might one day fight disease by allowing proteins to hitch a ride around the body and deliver important biochemical signals
Our hospital was awarded $74M in federal and provincial grants for the expansion of our Biotherapeutics Manufacturing Centre (BMC). Donor-supported from startup, this specialized clean-room facility develops and manufactures new therapies using cells, genes, viruses, and other biological materials.
Our BMC also received $12M to create a national network of harmonized biomanufacturing facilities that will work together to produce new, innovative therapies.
Sights set on the top tier of research globally
Each year our hospital pushes the boundaries of research with the goal of bringing cutting-edge new therapies to our patients and making Ottawa a global hub for research and innovation. Here are just a few of the research highlights from the past year:
Our researchers found a new molecular technique to create neurons — a discovery that could be a major step forward in developing treatments for stroke and traumatic brain injury
A discovery in one of our labs suggests a possible new approach for treating progressive multiple sclerosis
A study led by one of our researchers uncovered that use of psychedelics is linked to increased risk of schizophrenia
A new therapy for muscular dystrophy was developed at our hospital and is now in clinical trials
Removing 10 % of a patient’s blood before major liver surgery and giving it back afterwards reduced transfusions by half, according to a large clinical trial co-led by our researchers
An 18-digit “postal code,” discovered by our researchers, might one day fight disease by allowing proteins to hitch a ride around the body and deliver important biochemical signals
A new study led by our researchers showed that prehab may be able to reduce complications and length of hospitalization after surgery while also improving quality of life and physical recovery.
Our hospital was awarded $74M in federal and provincial grants for the expansion of our Biotherapeutics Manufacturing Centre (BMC). Donor-supported from startup, this specialized clean-room facility develops and manufactures new therapies using cells, genes, viruses, and other biological materials.
Our BMC also received $12M to create a national network of harmonized biomanufacturing facilities that will work together to produce new, innovative therapies.
Donor spotlight
"I wouldn’t be where I am today without them"
In 2022, Karol Phillips began experiencing troubling symptoms — blurred vision and bouts of dizziness. At first, she brushed them off, never imagining they could be signs of something serious. But when the symptoms worsened, she sought medical help and was shocked to learn she had a brain tumour.
Thankfully, Karol was quickly referred to Dr. John Sinclair, a leading neurosurgeon at The Ottawa Hospital. Dr. Sinclair and his skilled team performed a complex, 7-hour surgery to remove the tumour. The operation was a success — and even better, the tumour was found to be non-cancerous.
After months of recovery, in April 2024, Karol was able to return to her full-time role at Raymond James Ltd. Looking back on her journey, she is filled with gratitude — for the expert care she received and the team that stood by her each step of the way. To give back, she became a regular donor, helping ensure others can access the same lifesaving treatment that she received.
And her story has inspired others. This past summer, her colleagues at Raymond James Ltd chose The Ottawa Hospital as the beneficiary of their annual charity golf tournament— turning Karol’s experience into a powerful ripple effect of hope and support for future patients.
"I think about Dr. Sinclair, Jessica Lucky, and their team—the nurses and attendants who cared for me with such kindness—and I know that I wouldn’t be where I am today without them. Forever grateful."
Other Lives Impacted
Donor support impacts all of us — our neighbours, friends, and family members. At some point, all of us will need The Ottawa Hospital, and thanks to donor support, we are ready for the most complex cases and are committed to caring for patients like they are a loved one. Read just a few examples of how donor support helped our patients this past year.