What we do
Since 1976, the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) has flourished into Canada’s leading and most distinguished cardiac health centres. It is recognized for the unparalleled care it provides to its patients, and its world-renowned research that brings science from bench to bedside. It is the country’s main influencer when it comes to preventing heart disease. Its promise remains the very pillar on which it was built, always putting patients first. Through the generous philanthropic support of individuals, businesses, and community events, the Foundation raises funds that power innovative patient care, ground-breaking research, state-of-the-art-equipment, cardiovascular prevention & rehabilitation patient programs, and education.
How you can help
When you invest in the University of Ottawa Heart Institute through the Foundation, you fuel ground-breaking research, education, and innovative patient care. Your contributions will 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.
There are many ways to support the work of the Ottawa Heart Institute through life-saving philanthropy. Attend a Heart Institute Foundation signature event. Host or join a community event. Fundraise with heart. Consider leaving a powerful gift in your Will. Give a gift of securities.
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