Posts tagged "New Campus Development"
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Embracing virtual care at The Ottawa Hospital’s new campus
One of the lasting changes to care since the COVID-19 pandemic is increased access and ability for health-care workers to connect with patients virtually. When lockdowns and restrictions prevented patients from meeting with their physicians or care team in person, TOH embraced digital technology and expanded virtual care options to stay connected. Video appointments […]
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Growing health: how a green roof improves wellness, sustainability and planetary health
During the early stages of a major infrastructure project like the construction of a new hospital, it’s easy to focus on the obvious visible elements at ground level: dirt, steel, concrete and the like. And rightfully so; this is the current scene as crews build the parking garage that will support The Ottawa Hospital’s (TOH) […]
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Redefining critical care in a modern, state-of-the-art hospital
It can’t be overstated: The Ottawa Hospital’s critical care department is the lifeline for patients whose lives are immediately at risk. Tasked with providing care for patients at their most vulnerable, critical care teams at TOH balance medical expertise, innovation and compassion to deliver the best care possible. As a pillar of TOH’s new […]
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Contributing to planetary health and environmental sustainability is one of seven planning principles in the design and development of The Ottawa Hospital’s new campus. As The Ottawa Hospital works to finalize plans for the new hospital, there have been many visible changes on the site of the new campus, with construction of the parking […]
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Enhancing patient experience with digital innovation
Delivering health care is one of the most complex industries on the planet, and like all other sectors, as it evolves, so does the technology and its benefits to patients. The Ottawa Hospital is embracing cutting-edge technology as we plan our new campus, which will become one of the most modern and technologically advanced […]
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The Ottawa Hospital will become part of a nation-wide network for biotherapeutics research with the May 6th announcement that TOH will be receiving $59 million to expand our Biotherapeutics Manufacturing Centre to our new campus. This investment will boost our local capacity, as well as capacity across Canada, to develop and manufacture […]
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Designing the operating room of the future
When it comes to designing state-of-the-art operating rooms (ORs) – where some of the most life-changing care is delivered – patient experience, flexibility and functionality are key. “The function of the space informs the space itself,” says Lisa Young, Senior Planning Project Manager at The Ottawa Hospital. “The way we plan for the future […]
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A current home dialysis machine at The Ottawa Hospital’s Home Dialysis Unit For people living with end stage kidney disease, dialysis is an essential treatment that helps them maintain a quality of life – literally making the difference between life or death. The Ottawa Hospital has one of the largest renal programs in Canada […]
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Expanding research and innovation at The Ottawa Hospital’s new campus
The Ottawa Hospital’s world-class care is supported and driven by research and innovation. With more than 2,000 researchers, 700 active clinical trials and 60 laboratories, TOH is one of the top research hospitals in Canada, receiving more than $120 million in annual research funding. Research and innovation play a significant role in our plans […]
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Development Phase Agreement Begins for The Ottawa Hospital’s New Campus
The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) and Infrastructure Ontario (IO) are pleased to announce they have signed a Development Phase Agreement with The Ottawa Hospital Build Partners to deliver a state-of-the-art new hospital in downtown Ottawa. “Signing this agreement is an enormous milestone for the new campus project. Our collaborative efforts with all of our partners […]