Feb 12, 2026
When sudden, severe abdominal pain led to a diagnosis of an aggressive and rare “double‑hit” lymphoma, Ted Wagstaff found himself facing the unthinkable. Pulse follows Ted’s journey through intensive, highly personalized treatment at The Ottawa Hospital, guided by hematologist Dr. Kevin Imrie and a collaborative...
Jan 14, 2026
Melanie Adams opens her first episode as host of Pulse by welcoming a familiar face — former host Shelley McLean — for a heartfelt conversation about her many years with The Ottawa Hospital Foundation and the deeply personal experiences that connect her to the hospital.
Shelley reflects on how her family’s...
Dec 3, 2025
Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng is Head of Critical Care at The Ottawa Hospital. He's also a researcher and advocate for patients, through media interviews and his own podcast — Prevention Over Prescription. On top of all that, he’s a co-chair of The Ottawa Hospital Foundation's $500 million Campaign to Create Tomorrow.
In...
Oct 1, 2025
Annie Grenon has strong ties to The Ottawa Hospital. She was a patient for kidney care years ago and, more recently, for a pulmonary embolism. She’s also seen both of her grandchildren born at the Civic Campus, and her late husband received cancer care.
It was when her husband was diagnosed with a rare cancer...
Jul 2, 2025
Ottawa businesswoman Helen Tang knows what it means to reinvent yourself and to find your passion in life. Today, her passion includes leading with purpose, and that’s why she’s joined the Campaign to Create Tomorrow.
In our conversation, Helen discusses her connection to our hospital and how it compelled her to...