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On Call: The Ottawa Hospital Podcast

Oct 26, 2022

It's normal to get nervous before a doctor's appointment. Talking about personal health situations can be difficult. But it doesn't need to be. 

 

Dr. Erin Keely and Alicia Hilderley share their experiences with preparing for these meetings, and share tips on how to get the most out of appointments with your doctor. 

 


Apr 29, 2022

Tuberculosis (TB) was once one of the most common and deadliest infectious diseases in the world. Even to this day, it still impacts millions of people, with over 10 million new cases, and approximately 1.3 million deaths each year.

Dr. Gonzalo Alvarez is a Respirologist and Scientist at The Ottawa Hospital. Much of his...


Feb 16, 2022

While everyone has experienced the COVID-19 pandemic from a different situation, many of us have had one thing in common: weight fluctuation. While for some it was a minor change, for others it has had a serious impact on their self-esteem.

 

Psychology Resident Healey Gardiner talks about weight fluctuation during the...


Dec 14, 2021

On December 15, 2020, The Ottawa Hospital administered the very first COVID-19 vaccinations in Ottawa. The day is still vivid in the minds of the health-care workers both on the front lines and behind the scenes who worked tirelessly to make this milestone a success. 

In this episode, we chat with:

Axelle Pellerin,...


Sep 20, 2021

President and CEO of The Ottawa Hospital Cameron Love talks about the impact of COVID-19 on the health-care system long-term, what we might expect this fall, and the future of health care. Also, how can we apply the lessons of the pandemic to future health-care facilities like the New Civic Development? 

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