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OutCare Fund invests $1.5M to strengthen palliative care across the region, including transformative gift to Bruyère Health

Mar 25, 2026 | News

Bruyère Health is honoured to be among 10 organizations receiving support from the OutCare Fund, which today announced more than $1.54 million in funding for palliative care across the National Capital Region

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Poor sleep quality associated with clinical depression for older adults

Mar 19, 2026 | News

Older adults with poor sleep 1.6 times more likely to have depression within 6 years.

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Psilocybin for psychological distress tested in palliative care for the first time

Feb 23, 2026 | News

Researchers test microdoses of psychedelics to alleviate distress near end of life.

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Bruyère Health masking update – February 18, 2026

Feb 17, 2026 | News

On February 18, 2026, Bruyère Health will be updating our masking practices and removing our current red and teal masking zones.

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Social Vital Sign Program brings together hospitals, community organizations to address social isolation

Feb 4, 2026 | News

A new cross-sector partnership is taking a bold step to address one of the most pressing challenges facing older adults across Canada: social isolation and loneliness.

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Understanding where people with opioid use disorder die: why palliative care setting matters

Jan 20, 2026 | News

A new study published in the Journal of Palliative Care examines how receipt of palliative care relates to the location of death among adults with opioid use disorder.

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The Roots of Wisdom explores end-of-life decision-making

Jan 14, 2026 | News

The Roots of Wisdom is on display in the atrium of Bruyère Health’s Saint-Vincent Hospital from January 11 – February 12, 2026.

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Bruyère Health masking update

Dec 22, 2025 | News

Today, Bruyère Health updated our masking practices.

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New Living Lab aims to reimagine an integrated health system

Dec 19, 2025 | News

Michelle LA Nelson, PhD joins Bruyère Health Research Institute and Brain-Heart Interconnectome.

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Happy Holidays from Bruyère Health!

Dec 16, 2025 | News

As 2025 draws to a close, we’re reflecting on an extraordinary year of exceptional care, innovation, and partnership.

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