University of Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation

08/31/2026

08/28/2026

Stuck at your desk all day? Let's change that!

Clinical Physiologist and Health Coach Courtney Westcott invites you to break up sedentary routines and move your way this September. Just 30 minutes of daily activity can make a lasting difference for your heart.

Join the JUMP IN™ challenge and discover how easy daily movement can be.

08/28/2026

30 minutes. 30 days. In September.

A 30-day movement challenge for women's heart health and a special walk to bring the community together.

Heart disease is 80% preventable. Women's heart disease is under-diagnosed, under-treated and under-researched.

Prevent the problem, be part of the solution. Register today at JumpInNow.ca

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30 minutes. 30 jours. En septembre.

Un défi d’activité physique de 30 jours pour la santé cardiaque des femmes et une marche spéciale pour rallier la communauté.

80 % des maladies cardiaques sont évitables. Chez les femmes, les maladies cardiaques sont sous-diagnostiquées, sous-traitées et encore insuffisamment étudiées.

Agissez pour la prévention et faites partie de la solution! Joignez-vous au mouvement, appuyez la cause et faites avancer la santé cardiaque des femmes.

Inscrivez-vous dès aujourd'hui : defisautezdanslaction.ca

08/28/2026

Heart disease is largely preventable—and taking the first step starts together.

Scientist Kerri Mullen highlights how simple daily movement can lower risk and protect women's heart health.

Join the JUMP IN™ movement this September, commit to 30 minutes of daily activity, and help create a healthier future.

08/28/2026

It only takes 30 minutes a day of regular activity for your heart health.

Registered Nurse Donna MacLeod shares how simple, everyday movement can support long-term cardiovascular wellness. No complex workouts required—just 30 minutes a day.

Join JUMP IN™ for Women's Heart Health this September and take one step toward a healthier tomorrow.

08/27/2026

A rainy morning couldn't dampen the spirit of the Ottawa Police Veterans Association Charity Golf Tournament. ☔⛳

The University of Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation is honoured to be one of this year's beneficiary charities. We are deeply grateful to the Ottawa Police Association and Ottawa Police Veterans Association for their commitment to supporting heart health research, prevention, and care.

Heart disease has been the leading cause of on-duty deaths among police officers, making this support especially meaningful. Today, we recognize and thank the frontline workers who dedicate their lives to keeping our communities safe every day.

A special thank you to the Ottawa Police Mounted Unit for stopping by and helping make the day even more memorable.

Rain or shine, community, service, and support were on full display. ❤️

08/25/2026

What if 30 days could change your heart health—and your future?

Foundation President Lianne Laing invites you to JUMP IN™ for Women's Heart Health this September. Commit to 30 days of movement, and join us for our first-ever Heart-to-Heart Walk on September 29th!

Register today at JumpInNow.ca to get your exclusive JUMP IN™ socks and help fund life-saving research and care.

07/24/2026

⛳ The 2nd Annual Lopes Ladies Nine and Dine raised $12,000 for cardiac care.

Hosted at Irish Hills Golf and Country Club and organized by Daphne Lopes, the event brought women together for a great cause. Thank you to Daphne, the sponsors, and every woman who came out to make it possible.

07/24/2026

On July 23, we welcomed representatives from the Vankleek Hill Curling Club for the unveiling of a plaque recognizing their community's support of cardiac care.

Every February during Heart Month, the club hosts its Heart Institute Curling Bonspiel, which reached eleven years earlier this year. Thank you to Bruce MacNaughton, Pitt Paquette, and the volunteers, participants and supporters behind it.

The plaque now has a permanent home at the Institute.