What we do
As much as we change, we also remain the same. A fundamental principle of the Heart Institute from its inception in 1976 to the present day has always been to put patients first.
Your Heart Institute is among the top cardiac centres nationwide, ranked number one in research among Ottawa Hospitals and fourth in the province. Worldwide, we are in the top 3% for cardiac research.
Research is integrated into every part of our work and each day we uncover new insights into future treatments.
The philanthropic support of our community builds this beacon of cardiac care, which now treats hundreds of thousands of heart patients across the region, country and beyond.
How you can help
By investing in the University of Ottawa Heart Institute through the Foundation, you will help us to grow in so many ways – fueling new discoveries, innovating patient care, ground-breaking research, state-of-the-art equipment, cardiovascular prevention and rehabilitation patient programs, and the education of tomorrow’s healthcare professionals. A gift today by way of securities or including the Heart Institute in your Will, is a powerful statement and fuels the science that will eventually eradicate cardiovascular disease. You can also fundraise with heart, partner with the Foundation for a signature initiative, or join a community event. Thank you for supporting the Institute’s work through life-saving philanthropy.
This article first appeared in the 2025 Giving Guide produced by the Ottawa Business Journal. That publication is available in its digital edition below.
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