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June 21, 2022

Choosing wisely takes it to the next level

“Physicians are the key drivers of healthcare utilization. When they have the right balance of personalized support, education, coaching and feedback, they can help reduce unnecessary testing in a variety of health areas,” explains Dr Rohit Gandhi, Research Fellow at the Montfort Knowledge Institute, emergency physician and member of the Choosing with Care committee. Choosing wisely takes it to the next level''

February 24, 2022

From lawyer and physician to associate vice-president-research at Institut du Savoir Montfort

Many would consider the study of law and the study of medicine to be diametrically opposed. However, the career of Institut du Savoir Montfort's new associate vice-president-research shows us that it's easy to swap the gown for the stethoscope when intelligence, determination and altruism come together.

September 25, 2023

ēquilia: an innovative project for the mental health of French-speaking minority communities

Mental health, once confined to the shadows of public discourse by comparison with physical health, has become an essential concern in Canada's social fabric. As a nation known for its rich cultural diversity and progressive values, Canada has profoundly transformed its approach to this issue. There is also a growing recognition of the bi-directional link between mental and physical health.

December 5, 2024

A new research chair to support and develop Ontario's francophone nursing capacity and address workforce challenges

The University of Ottawa and Institut du Savoir Montfort Research Chair in Francophone Health in Ontario opens a new chapter with the appointment of Professor Michelle Lalonde for a five-year term.

April 1, 2025

Improving geriatric care training with the new Nursing Anne simulator

The Institut du Savoir Montfort is equipped with a new simulation dummy.

March 24, 2025

Turning the ice into a learning ground

The Institut du Savoir Montfort (ISM) simulation team, led by Dr. Steve Truong, Co-Director of the Montfort Hospital simulation program, took a step away from the immaculate halls of the simulation laboratory to venture into a very different playground: an ice rink.

May 1, 2025

Journées Montfort: shared knowledge and human ties

On the morning of April 10, 2025, the doors of the Ottawa Conference and Event Centre opened to a stream of healthcare professionals from diverse backgrounds, specialties and histories: doctors, nurses, students, researchers and patients. All came together not only driven by a curiosity for knowledge, but also united by a common goal: to learn, grow and network in French, their language of care.

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