About
About the University of Ottawa Heart Institute
The University of Ottawa Heart Institute has flourished into one of Canada’s most distinguished heart health centres for the unparalleled care it provides to its patients, a world-renowned research Institute that brings science from bench to bedside, and the country’s main influencer when it comes to preventing heart disease. It operates Canada’s largest comprehensive cardiac prevention and rehabilitation program and handles over 221,000 patient visits a year.
About the University of Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation
Through the generous philanthropic support of individuals, businesses, and community events, the Foundation raises funds that power innovative patient-centred care, ground-breaking research, state-of-the-art equipment, cardiovascular prevention & rehabilitation patient programs, education, and the Canadian Women’s Heart Health Centre.
The donations we receive from our community help to provide the tools and science needed to treat and eventually eradicate cardiovascular disease.
Imagine a future where every cardiac patient has hyper-personalized medicine, surgery, and care tailored to their own DNA.
“Because it is possible for one small action to shape a spectacular outcome.”
– Dr. Wilbert Keon
Our Impact
Today’s research is tomorrow’s treatment. Together we give the gift of time.
Your donations support the world-renowned University of Ottawa Heart Institute; a beacon for ground-breaking research, education, and excellence in innovative patient care.
Nationally, it is one of the top ten cardiac Institutes, ranking in the top 3% for research.
Legacy giving is a key in supporting excellence in cardiac care for future generations.
” Heart disease is a leading killer and disabling disease for Canadians and people worldwide. Who among us does not know someone affected by heart disease? It affects women and men alike and people of all ages can suffer from heart conditions. I am excited about the opportunity to meet the people of our community – and to thank them for their support it helps us to deliver world-class care to the people of the Champlain region, eastern Ontario, western Quebec, Nunavut, Newfoundland, and beyond. We are an educational institution that teaches tomorrow’s doctors and cardiac care teams. Our researchers discover treatments all to help improve the heart health of our patients and help them live better lives.”
Your heart. Your Institute. Our Future, together.
-Dr. Rob Beanlands, President & CEO, University of Ottawa Heart Institute
