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

Feb 23, 2026 | Research

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

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

Feb 4, 2026 | Research

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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More Ontarians are being diagnosed with psychosis than those born in earlier decades

Feb 2, 2026 | Research

A new study suggests that people born more recently are being diagnosed with psychotic disorders (e.g., schizophrenia) more often and at younger ages compared with people born earlier.

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

Jan 20, 2026 | Research

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 | Research

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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New Living Lab aims to reimagine an integrated health system

Dec 19, 2025 | Research

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 | Research

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

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Bruyère Health Ranks as Number One Canadian Hospital in its Tier for Research Spending Growth for Second Consecutive Year

Dec 4, 2025 | Research

Bruyère Health is proud to stand among the hospitals, universities, and colleges in the region, highlighting the strength of Ottawa’s health and life science research environment.

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Canadian health leaders launch digital initiative to prepare for new wave of Alzheimer's therapies

Dec 2, 2025 | Research

A coalition of Canada's top dementia experts will test the Foresight™ platform by Canadian-based Perceiv Research Inc.

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The Art of a Good Death

Nov 5, 2025 | Research

National Art Exhibition Inspires Canadian Artists to Reimagine the End of Life

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