Pulse: The Ottawa Hospital Foundation Podcast

Meet David Cook, the 2020 recipient of the Worton Researcher in Training Award. Find out how his love of music turned into a love for research. 

TSN 1200 sportscaster A.J. Jakubec had never heard of acute pancreatitis before December 2019. Today, he's all too familiar with the illness, which can cause life-threatening complications, and is determined to show his gratitude to his hospital heroes who helped save him.

Premature babies need extra oxygen and mechanical intervention to breathe but this can damage their lungs, causing chronic lung disease. A stem cell treatment soon to be tested in clinical trials at The Ottawa Hospital may help heal the lungs of our tiniest patients. In this episode, you'll meet Dr. Bernard Thébaud, a neonatologist and senior scientist at our hospital, and Jamie Eberts, a mother w...

Cameron Love, the new President and CEO of The Ottawa Hospital, discusses the future of healthcare in the region and the role philanthropy plays. 

The Ottawa Hospital was one of the few hospitals in Canada that could help Natasha Lewis when she was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2016. It was a complex diagnosis and she turned to a world-class skull-based surgeon, Dr. Fahad Alkherayf for help.

Over the past six months, our healthcare team has waded into uncharted territory. Meet two physician/researchers who are not only caring for patients during this global pandemic but also searching for answers to COVID-19 to help their patients as well as those around the world. Guests: Dr. Rebecca Auer, surgical oncologist and Director of Cancer Research Dr. Darine El-Chaâr, maternal-fetal medicin...

When Gina Mertikas-Lavictoire received the good news that she had gone from breast cancer patient to cancer survivor, she knew she wasn't done with The Ottawa Hospital. Hear Gina's story of giving back .  Gina is joined by her mother, Canadian artist Katerina Mertikas, and oncologist Dr. Mark Clemons makes a guest appearance. 

It's about making every moment count when it comes to how Sindy Hooper lives her life. Sindy was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2013. Listen to Sindy's story, her message to cancer researchers, and her dedication to giving back to The Ottawa Hospital. 

June Jones lives a double life. During the day, she is busy enjoying time with her grandchildren, working in her garden, and life at the cottage. During the night, she sleeps hooked up to a dialysis machine. 

An ultrasound revealing twins was the first of many surprises experienced by Meagan Ann Gordon and her family  throughout her pregnancy —including a prolonged hospitalization during the worst public-health crisis the world has seen in 100 years.

Dr. Jack Kitts shares his message of thanks to community leaders and donors for their generosity during his time as President and CEO of The Ottawa Hospital.  You can hear the full-length interview with Dr. Kitts here .

In this episode, we learn about the key role patient clinical trials play in the advancements of research, including research currently underway investigating COVID-19 .

Go behind the scenes and hear what it's like on one of the units at The Ottawa Hospital caring for COVID-19 patients.  Guest: Dr. Samantha Halman

At a time when people are staying home to flatten the curve, they are looking for ways to do some good in the midst of a global pandemic—to feel like they are lending a helping hand.  In this episode, you can hear the stories behind just three of the people who are tapping into the good feeling of giving back  and their message to our community.  

Researchers at The Ottawa Hospital are contributing to the global fight against COVID-19. This episode, Dr. Duncan Stewart, Executive Vice President, Research at The Ottawa Hospital describes how " research is moving at the speed of COVID-19" to find answers to this disease. He also discusses the impact COVID-19 is having on other research projects and how donor support is more important than ever...

Your donation to the COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund will be doubled up to $250,000 thanks to a matching gift from the Mierins Family Foundation.   Tune in to hear why Lisa Mierins and her family wanted to make this generous donation and rally the community.

April is Parkinson's awareness month. In this episode, you'll hear how The Ottawa Hospital's Dr. Michael Schlossmacher has spent much of his career trying to unlock the mystery of Parkinson's.  Hear about the advancements in understanding Parkinson's disease , how The Ottawa Hospital is a leader in neuroscience research and care, as well as how community support has lead the way.     *For our late...

From retirement back to the frontlines of The Ottawa Hospital. Meet Robin Morash, Joselyn Banks and Jennifer Smylie, like many others, they didn't think twice about stepping back into work to help during the COVID-19 crisis. You can support our COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund today. Donations will go towards urgent priorities to help patients and staff directly affected by the COVID-19 crisis. Be...

At The Ottawa Hospital, women account for 77% of the workforce. In this episode, to mark International Women's Day, we talk about women in leadership roles with The Ottawa Hospital. You'll meet the hospital's first female Chief of Staff Dr. Virginia Roth and the Foundation's Vice-President of Philanthropy Jennifer Van Noort. (22:31)

Meet Yvonne Wilson. She will become the first nurse to compete at The Ottawa Hospital's Dancing with the Docs fundraising gala. This year it will be held on May 30 at the Hilton Lac Leamy. It's one of the most anticipated nights of the year and funds support patient care and research at The Ottawa Hospital. (17:36)   Be sure to subscribe to the show! 

When Marilyn Erdely was diagnosed with stage zero breast cancer nine years ago, she was in her late twenties, and she never expected it to turn into a fight for her life. 

The Ottawa Hospital is a leader in bringing immunotherapy to patients and developing the next generation of treatment. You'll hear about the transformational advancements in cancer care with oncologist, Dr. Michael Ong and patient, Dan Collins.

Marcie Stevens was one of  13 severely injured patients who arrived at The Ottawa Hospital Trauma Centre after the Westboro bus crash. One year later, after losing  both  legs, Marcie continues her recovery at the Rehabilitation Centre and she's grateful for the compassionate care   she's  received .