Dr. Rebecca Auer – One of Canada's 100 Most Powerful Women
The Ottawa Hospital is a global research powerhouse. How fitting that our research leader, Dr. Rebecca Auer , is being recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women by the Women’s Executive Network (WXN) in the Professionals category.
Recently appointed the CEO and Scientific Director at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute as well as the Executive Vice-President, Research and Innovation at The Ottawa Hospital (TOH), Dr. Auer is being celebrated for her bold leadership, which has made transformative impacts in medicine and in our community.?
Reflecting on WXN’s theme, “Be Bold,” Dr. Auer said, “Being a bold leader means creating an environment in which everyone feels comfortable bringing bold and disruptive ideas forward. That’s the kind of environment I’ve always tried to create, whether it’s in the lab, the operating room or the board room. Now, I’m focused on implementing bold ideas to ensure that The Ottawa Hospital is a leader in integrating research into patient care.”
Dr. Auer’s approach is a beacon of what we aspire to achieve for The Ottawa Hospital: a place where groundbreaking research and innovative patient care go hand in hand, bringing hope for a healthier future. Her bold vision also aligns with our Campaign to Create Tomorrow — promising to not only advance research, treatment, and care at our hospital but also to impact lives across Canada and beyond.
Please take a moment to read the full press release and share Dr. Auer’s achievement on?X,?Facebook,?Instagram?or?LinkedIn. Let's celebrate this moment with pride as we continue to build a healthcare future that attracts, supports, and celebrates leaders like Dr. Auer.
CTV News Ottawa turns to TOH expert for lifesaving guidance ?
On October 28, CTV News Ottawa consulted The Ottawa Hospital’s Dr. Dar Dowlatshahi, a leading stroke neurologist, to share heart and stroke warning signs that while helpful to everyone, could prove crucial for people with limited access to family doctors. It's another great example of how the media continues to rely on our hospital’s role as a trusted healthcare authority — dedicated to advancing public health knowledge and supporting our community’s needs.
Celebrating Sindy Hooper’s legacy
As featured in the Ottawa Citizen on October 30, friends and family will gather on November 9 for "Sindy's Run", a moving tribute to the remarkable life and legacy of Sindy Hooper. Known as a fierce triathlete, loving partner, and unwavering supporter of our Foundation, Sindy raised over $500,000 for cancer research. She inspired countless people with her resilience, positivity, and commitment to helping others navigate their own cancer journeys with strength and courage. Her husband, Dr. Jon Hooper, shared that this event is the perfect way to celebrate Sindy’s wish for people to come together in active remembrance, carrying forward her spirit and mission to make every moment count.
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Our 2024 year-end Campaign launches to “give the gift of a better tomorrow”
It's official! On November 1, the Foundation's marketing team launched our 2024 Year-End Campaign, running until December 31, with the goal of inspiring the community to "give the gift of a better tomorrow". Central to the campaign is an incredible $500,000 gift match from donors Sam and Uttra Bhargava. The extensive campaign is multi-media and multi-channel, and will reach and engage our community through direct mail, digital ads, social media, print and radio ads, email and text appeals, telemarketing, and more.
Re-told and re-shared?
Many of the inspiring stories we've highlighted in recent issues of this Weekly are continuing to make waves in the media, underscoring their lasting impact and relevance.
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