Meet Dr. Jess Fiedorowicz, the Head and Chief of the Department of Mental Health at our hospital.  In this conversation, he explains what attracted him to The Ottawa Hospital from Iowa in 2020, the unique role our hospital plays in mental care in our community, his plans to grow the program, and the impact research will have on patient care. He also talks about the Life magazine photo that he has carried with him throughout his career. (22:28)

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Episode 47: Shining the light on mental health

Dr. Jean Seely is a radiologist and the Head of Breast Imaging at The Ottawa Hospital. She has dedicated her career to increasing early detection for breast cancer to help more patients avoid the pain and suffering of a later diagnosis. In this episode, Dr. Seely reveals the personal story that led her down this career path. She dives into how digital imaging for breast health care has evolved over past decades, the state-of-the-art equipment at the Rose Ages Breast Health Centre, and how survival rates are climbing thanks to early detection. She also provides a sneak peek at the newest technology coming to the Breast Health Centre and how community support is helping to make it all happen. (43:11)

Episode 46: A crusader for breast health care

Philanthropy plays a vital role in providing world-class care to patients at The Ottawa Hospital. In this episode, you'll meet Janet Pigott, a cancer patient, and Gavin Murphy, a generous supporter. Hear about the special connection Janet made to philanthropy as she waited for cancer treatment one day and Gavin's message to the community about why future support is critically important. (27:12)

Episode 45: Connecting the dots from one cancer patient to a generous donor

Take a step inside the future of healthcare, as Cameron Love, the President and CEO of The Ottawa Hospital, takes you on an audio tour of the new Civic development site on Carling Avenue. You’ll hear about improved patient flow for the most complex healthcare procedures, a new novel Command Centre, technologically advanced operating rooms, and leading-edge research including the new neuroscience institute. (36:26)

Episode 44: Step into tomorrow at The Ottawa Hospital

Cutting-edge research at The Ottawa Hospital is transforming how we treat cancer — developing treatments uniquely tailored to each patient. In this episode, Dr. Arif Ali Awan, a medical oncologist and clinical investigator discusses: New ways cancer could be detected in the not-so-distant future.    How our knowledge of cancer is constantly changing. What personalized medicine is and what cancers it’s helping to eliminate. Immunotherapy and how it teaches a patient’s immune system to kill cancer. (29:22) 

Episode 43: The future of personalized cancer treatment

In this episode, you’ll meet Jenna Keindel. Jenna was diagnosed with a rare type of muscular dystrophy when she was 16 years old. For years, Jenna’s doctors at The Ottawa Hospital tried to identify the genetic subtype of the disease because without that information they couldn’t predict how it would progress. Finally, after 23 years, a breakthrough would take Jenna down a very different path. You’ll also hear from neurologist Dr. Jodi Warman who will discuss neuromuscular research advancements, the impact on patient care, and how The Ottawa Hospital is building one of the largest neuroscience research centres in Canada.

Episode 42: Unlocking the MD mystery for one young patient

Giving back to our hospital became an even bigger priority for Mike Bull after his wife, Rie Bull, was rushed to our Emergency Department in 2017 after collapsing due to a ruptured brain aneurysm. Today, Mike continues to incorporate his love of cycling and philanthropy because he's grateful for how our experts tackled his wife's complex case. Listen to find out which doctor Mike calls Rie's hero, the moment he knew his wife would make it, and what VECT stands for in his team name.  

Episode 41: Mike Bull keeps the wheels turning for TOH

Dr. Guillaume Martel is a surgeon from The Ottawa Hospital's liver and pancreas unit. He's also the first Arnie Vered Family Chair in Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Research — appointed in 2019.  In this episode, he discusses complex abdominal surgeries, his research into pancreatic, liver, and bile duct cancers, and the innovative clinical trials providing new hope to patients. 

Episode 40: Research and discovery with Dr. Guillaume Martel from our liver and pancreas unit

Blood clots, or thrombosis, have been a much-discussed health topic during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, Dr. Marc Carrier and Dr. Lana Castellucci help us better understand blood clots, the global impact their research is having on patient care, and how the pandemic thrust their area of expertise into the spotlight. 

Episode 39: All about blood clots — pandemic thrusts thrombosis into spotlight

Five years after stunning results from a clinical trial for MS patients were announced, we check back in with the lead researchers. We also catch up with one of the patients who participated in the trial to get an update on how she is doing today.  Guests:  Dr. Harry Atkins Dr. Mark Freedman Jennifer Molson  

Episode 38: How a serendipitous moment led to transformational MS care

With the vision in her left eye deteriorating quickly in the fall of 2020, Michele Juma travelled from her home in Sault Ste. Marie to The Ottawa Hospital where she received specialized care. Tests revealed the mother of four had a meningioma tumour and time was not on her side to save her vision. 

Episode 37: A tumour leaves mother of four facing blindness

Amy-Lynn Howson has been a nurse for nine years. It was only recently though she became known as the "Singing Nurse" from The Ottawa Hospital. It all started when she brought her guitar into work one night to sing "You are not alone" — a song she wrote four years ago under very different circumstances. 

Episode 36: The Singing Nurse

Go behind the scenes to learn more about Dr. John Sinclair, the Director of Neurosurgical Oncology and the Director of Cerebrovascular Surgery at The Ottawa Hospital.  You'll learn about the innovative technology he's worked to bring to Ottawa to provide better care for brain cancer patients. He also gives us a glimpse inside the OR, his dream for the future, and he'll explain what his initial career plan was after he graduated from high school — it had nothing to do with medicine. 

Episode 35: Behind the scenes with renowned neurosurgeon Dr. John Sinclair

Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer’s, affecting at least 100,000 Canadians. Researchers at The Ottawa Hospital are investigating this disease to learn more to help better care for patients and ultimately to find a cure. In this episode, you'll hear how the power of philanthropy is helping. Guests:  Dr. Julianna Tomlinson, senior research associate Kim Teron, co-chair of PIPR 

Episode 34: Parkinson's research and the power of philanthropy

Meet gynecologic surgeon Dr. Sony Singh. In this episode, he provides insight into the number of people suffering from endometriosis. He also discusses uterine fibroids, minimally invasive surgery, and the impact of donor support advancing patient care. 

Episode 33: One-on-one with women's health advocate Dr. Sony Singh

Pulse will introduce you to the patients, doctors, researchers, and donors of The Ottawa Hospital. You’ll hear how, through their commitment, they are changing the future of medicine through new discoveries, by expanding treatments and improving the patient experience.

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