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Bruyère’s John and Jennifer Ruddy Geriatric Day Hospital

Bruyere’s Geriatric Day Hospital program featured in the Ottawa Citizen

Apr 22, 2024 | In the Community

Elizabeth Payne with the Ottawa Citizen recently visited Bruyère’s John and Jennifer Ruddy Geriatric Day Hospital.

Music professor and composer Jesse Stewart playing percussion

Musically omnivorous professor leads concert at Saint-Vincent Hospital

Mar 26, 2024 | In the Community

On March 27, Carleton University music professor Jesse Stewart brings his multi-faceted rhythms to Saint-Vincent Hospital. He's been a regular there since January and will be leading a concert with a group of musicians.

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Bruyère Foundation announces successful completion of $6M Celebrating Life at Every Stage Campaign

Dec 7, 2023 | In the Community

Bruyère Foundation announces successful completion of $6M Celebrating Life at Every Stage Campaign.

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New model of care builds on strength of Bruyère’s palliative and complex care programs

Jun 26, 2023 | In the Community

Bruyère colocating palliative and complex care programs at Saint-Vincent campus, ensuring a seamless approach to care.

Anick and Tom

We're facing a defining moment

Jun 10, 2022 | In the Community

The last two years have made it clear: there’s much opportunity for improvement in our healthcare system. You can help make a difference.

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Bruyère to require vaccination for hospital visitors

Sep 23, 2021 | In the Community

Hospitals in the Champlain region are supportive of Ontario’s plan to require proof of vaccination to access businesses.

the ace has been caught

Foundation lotteries support innovation in patient care and research

Sep 21, 2021 | In the Community

Lucky winner Lise Tremblay drew the ace, winning a jackpot of $265,583 in the Bruyère Foundation’s Catch the Ace progressive, multiple-draw raffle.

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Happy Rehabilitation Day!

Sep 15, 2021 | In the Community

Today, Mayor Watson proclaimed September 15, 2021, “Rehabilitation Day”.

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Bruyère to require COVID-19 vaccination

Aug 24, 2021 | In the Community

Effective Tuesday, September 7, 2021, vaccination will be required for everyone who works, learns, does research, volunteers and is a member of the Designated Care Partner program at Bruyère. 

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Everyone transitions home

Aug 16, 2021 | In the Community

Rob Cairns is no stranger to navigating the healthcare system and its many levels of care. Not once, but twice he has experienced major health events that could have resulted in admission to long-term care.