In order to reduce risks related to COVID-19, some programs/activities have switched from in-person to virtual services, some have been modified, and some have been temporarily suspended. Our focus is on limiting group gather
What are hospital-acquired infections?
Hospital-acquired infections are infections that patients contract during hospital stays. C. difficile is one of the most common hospital-acquired infections.
For the 16th consecutive year, the Royal Ottawa Foundation is hosting the Leaders for Mental Health Breakfast, presented by TechInsights.
For more than a century, The Royal has been dedicated to caring for families and people. That has made us who we are today. It’s not the years that count, it’s the lives made better that matter most to us.
Nurses from The Royal are innovative clinical leaders with rewarding complex roles and responsibilities who provide exceptional care in the community 365 days a year and 24 hours a day.
Who we areThe Royal is one of Canada’s foremost mental health care, teaching and research hospitals. Our mandate is simple: to help more people living with mental illness and addiction into recovery faster.
The Royal’s new recovery apartment opened in June and has already had clients from The Royal’s Integrated Schizophrenia Recovery Program successfully pass through on their road to recovery.
A new kitchen in The Royal’s Youth Inpatient Unit is a little taste of home and a chance to learn life and recovery skills for young people living with mental illness.
Change is happening at The Royal — change that is transforming the way that mental health care is delivered.
In December 2020, The Royal announced its new organizational strategy: Access, Hope and New Possibilities. President and CEO, Joanne Bezzubetz, referred to it as the beginning of a five-year conversation, one that reinforces collaboration with clients and families and guarantees them a seat at the table.
As the world grappled with the magnitude of the COVID-19 pandemic, The Royal’s Community Mental Health Program (CMHP) faced a difficult decision. How do we stay connected to our clients while the world shuts down?
Why mood disorders research matters.
While mood disorders like depression or bipolar disorder are treatable conditions, many individuals do not respond to conventional prescription medications or talk therapies.
In late 2020, The Royal launched its 2020-2025 strategy aimed at Co-creating access, hope and new possibilities by integrating lived expertise and experience into all facets of care, education and research.
OTTAWA, March 25, 2019 - The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group (The Royal) has selected Patrick D. Smith, PhD as CEO for the Centre of Excellence on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Related Mental Health Conditions. As its first CEO, Dr.
Joanne Bezzubetz PhD was appointed president and CEO of The Royal in August, 2018.
Tips from our experts
Our experts are answering your questions about coping and mental health during the COVID-19 outbreak. Check out what they are saying.
This week is National Nursing Week. It is an opportunity to reflect on the impact nurses have every day, not only here at The Royal, but across the globe. This year’s theme is #WeAnswerTheCall, which reflects the pivotal role of nurses in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Below you will find links to resources relevant to clients and families of The Royal. Please note that some resources are site-specific, so please refer to the correct location when navigating this webpage.