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Celebrating Rehabilitation Day with a story of hope and recovery

Sep 16, 2024 | Patient Stories

We celebrate Rehabilitation Day today with a Bruyère success story. Our rehabilitation services worked together to kindle hope and restore quality of life to a patient who experienced a debilitating neurological disorder.

Annual public information meeting Thursday September 26

Annual public information meeting Thursday September 26, 2024

Sep 11, 2024 | Patient Stories

All are welcome to attend Bruyère ‘s annual public information meeting, online or in-person, on Thursday September 26.

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Former Bruyère patient performs piano recital July 18

Jul 12, 2024 | Patient Stories

Thiago was a complex care patient at the Bruyère Saint Vincent Hospital from August 2023 to January 2024 due to a severe neurological disease that left him completely paralyzed and unable to even breathe without assistance.

Bruyère’s John and Jennifer Ruddy Geriatric Day Hospital

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

Apr 22, 2024 | Patient Stories

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

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A stroke recovery story - Rehabiliation Day

Sep 20, 2023 | Patient Stories

In Ottawa, September 20 is not just an ordinary day; it's a day dedicated to celebrating the power of rehabilitation.

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Orleans Leading Women and Girls Recognition Award

Mar 31, 2022 | Patient Stories

Bruyère Village is very proud to announce that three of our tenants were the recipients of the 2022 Orleans Leading Women and Girls Recognition Award.

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Remembering Rob

Mar 1, 2022 | Patient Stories

It is with heavy hearts that we share that our dear friend and former Bruyère patient, Rob Cairns, passed away in Barrhaven on Saturday, February 12, 2022.

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Helping you get your health back on track

Nov 25, 2021 | Patient Stories

November is diabetes month. Read about the signs and what you can do to protect your health.

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Bruyère creates system capacity, provides additional learning and research opportunities

Nov 15, 2021 | Patient Stories

Marking a year of Transitional Care Unit at Greystone Retirement Village.

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Who knows? Essential Care Partners do.

Oct 25, 2021 | Patient Stories

Healthcare Excellence Canada has declared the theme of the 2021 Canadian Patient Safety Week…

Who knows? Essential Care Partners do.