The Ottawa Hospital

What The Ottawa Hospital does

The Ottawa Hospital is one of Canada's largest academic teaching and research hospitals, operating three main campuses (Civic, General, Riverside) and 19 satellite sites across the Champlain region of Eastern Ontario, with 10,000+ staff and physicians. It provides comprehensive acute and specialty care — including cancer, surgery, emergency/trauma, mental health, rehabilitation, women's health, and diagnostic imaging — and runs specialized programs such as the Champlain Indigenous Cancer Program, Hospital at Home acute care delivery, and the NEON neurosurgical education network. The hospital is the Ottawa site for the Biotherapeutics Manufacturing Centre (producing mRNA and advanced therapeutics in partnership with the University of Ottawa) and a YouTube Health content partner, and is currently building a new 641-bed campus — the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the city's history.

Financially, The Ottawa Hospital operates as a public healthcare institution: services covered under OHIP are billed to the Ontario Ministry of Health, with capital projects funded through a mix of provincial grants and a $500M philanthropic campaign (the 'Campaign to Create Tomorrow', 79%+ raised as of 2025). It is not a private or investor-owned entity, has no IPO, and is governed by a Board of Governors reporting to the province. Technology and AI are increasingly embedded into clinical workflows — Dragon Copilot ambient documentation on Microsoft Azure, AI-assisted mammography, the in-house Report-Angel endoscopy LLM, and fluorescence-guided spine surgery — but the core business is patient care delivery, research, and medical education rather than software commercialization.

Name

The Ottawa Hospital

Legal name

The Ottawa Hospital

Website

https://ottawahospital.on.ca

Company type

Public

Founded year

1943

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

The Ottawa Hospital is one of Canada's largest academic teaching hospitals, operating three campuses and 19 satellite sites in the Champlain region with 10,000+ staff, delivering acute, cancer, mental health, and specialty care to Ottawa-area patients under Ontario's public healthcare system.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Acute Care Hospital Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (6221), General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (622110), General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (62211)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Hospitals (8060)

akta.pro primary industry

Academic Medical Centers (AMCs) & Teaching Hospitals (HLAFAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community & Regional General Hospitals (HLAFAAAB), Hospital-Integrated Cancer Centers (Acute Oncology Programs) (HLAFAAAM), Hospital-Based Emergency Departments (EDs) (HLAFADAA), Academic Medical Centers & Teaching Hospitals (University-Affiliated) (EDAHAGAA)

Keywords

• Acute care services
• Hospital clinical services
• Medical research programs
• Patient care delivery
• Health professional education

Headquarters

HQ city

Ottawa

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Ontario Ministry of Health Funding: As a public hospital in Ontario, The Ottawa Hospital is primarily funded through the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. Funding covers operational costs, capital investments, and approved clinical programs.
2. OHIP Patient Services Billing: Services covered under the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) are billed to the provincial government. Patients access services with provincial health cards.
3. Charitable Donations: The Ottawa Hospital Foundation raises funds through donations for equipment, research, and facility improvements. Donation campaigns such as the 'Campaign to Create Tomorrow' targeting $500 million for the new campus.
4. Research Grants: Research funding from federal and provincial agencies, peer-reviewed grants, and industry partnerships. Ontario hospitals contributed to $2.23 billion in research funding for 2023-2024.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Ottawa Hospital is a publicly funded acute care teaching hospital operating three main campuses (Civic, General, Riverside) and 19 satellite sites across Eastern Ontario. It delivers comprehensive clinical services spanning emergency care, cancer treatment, surgery, mental health, rehabilitation, women's health, medical imaging, and Indigenous health, while also conducting medical research and training healthcare professionals in partnership with the University of Ottawa.

Product overview

The Ottawa Hospital operates as a comprehensive acute care hospital system with three main campuses (Civic, General, Riverside) and 19 satellite sites. The hospital offers a broad portfolio of clinical programs and services organized around major care areas including Cancer Care, Medical Imaging, Mental Health, Rehabilitation, Women's Health, and Eye Care. Key service lines include Emergency Medicine, Surgery (including fluorescence-guided surgery), and Hospital at Home acute care delivery. Specialized programs include the Champlain Indigenous Cancer Program and NEON (Neurosurgical Education and Outreach Network). Patient-facing digital services include MyChart (Epic-based patient portal) for health record access. The hospital also operates the Biotherapeutics Manufacturing Centre for clinical trial therapeutics and is developing a new campus with 641 single-patient rooms. AI technologies including Dragon Copilot for ambient documentation and AI-supported mammogram screening are employed to enhance clinical workflows.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cancer Care Program Comprehensive cancer care program offering treatment, surgery, radiation oncology, and specialized cancer services including the Regional Indigenous Cancer Program, for patients in the Ottawa region.
• Medical Imaging Services Advanced medical imaging services including X-ray, MRI, CT scanning, and specialized diagnostic imaging technologies for patient diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Mental Health Services Mental health services including inpatient care, outpatient programs, and specialized units such as the Robin Easey Centre for brain injury support and the OnTrack program for young adults experiencing psychosis.
• Rehabilitation Centre Comprehensive rehabilitation services helping patients recover from stroke, injury, surgery, and chronic conditions across the Champlain region.
• Women's Health Services Women's health services including obstetrics, gynecology, maternal care, and specialized women's health programs for patients in the region.
• Eye Care Centre Ophthalmology and eye care services including cataract surgery, retinal treatments, and specialized eye care for patients requiring vision care.
• Emergency Department Emergency medical services at Civic and General campuses providing trauma care, resuscitation, and urgent care capabilities serving as the regional trauma centre.
• Hospital at Home Acute care services delivered in patients' homes, expanding access to acute medical care outside traditional hospital settings.
• Champlain Indigenous Cancer Program Program established to help improve the cancer care experience of First Nation, Inuit and Métis patients with culturally sensitive and safe care, including Indigenous Patient Navigator services.
• NEON (Neurosurgical Education and Outreach Network) Network supporting rapid access to safe neurosurgical care by building nursing expertise in hospitals without neurosurgery services, providing training and resources across Ontario including the Champlain region.
• MyChart Patient Portal Patient portal allowing patients to access their health records, view test results, schedule appointments, and interact with virtual care services.
• Biotherapeutics Manufacturing Centre (BMC) Facility for biomanufacturing including mRNA therapeutics, part of a partnership with University of Ottawa to establish Ottawa as a Canadian leader in biotherapeutics manufacturing and biodefence.

Quantifiable outcome

• Complete tumour removal rates increased from approximately 30% to as high as 70% using fluorescence-guided surgery
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability9 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of OttawacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 January 2026Partnership to relocate The Ottawa Hospital's Biotherapeutics Manufacturing Centre (BMC) to the Advanced Medical Research Centre at uOttawa's Faculty of Medicine campus. The $78 million in grants to both institutions will fund equipment purchases to expand capacity for new therapeutics including mRNA, with the goal of establishing Ottawa as a Canadian leader in biotherapeutics manufacturing, clinical trials, and biodefence.
• March of Dimes CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2024After Stroke Hospital Peer Connections Program partnership providing peer support volunteers who have lived experience as stroke survivors or caregivers to visit stroke patients at The Ottawa Hospital and regional partner hospitals.
• Bruyère HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2024Regional partner in After Stroke Hospital Peer Connections Program, extending peer support services to stroke patients across the Champlain region.
• Cornwall Community HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2024Regional partner in After Stroke Hospital Peer Connections Program, extending peer support services to stroke patients.
• Pembroke Regional HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2024Regional partner in After Stroke Hospital Peer Connections Program, extending peer support services to stroke patients.
• YouTube HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Health education content partnership providing first aid and medical condition videos. The Ottawa Hospital's videos appear pinned at top of search results under 'First Aid from Health Sources' feature launched in Canada. Partnership since early 2024 covering emergency first aid, common medical conditions, and aging well guidance.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationAzure AI services partnership showcasing AI initiatives in healthcare efficiency. The Ottawa Hospital leverages Microsoft's Azure AI services for healthcare applications including ambient voice capture technology to reduce physician burnout and improve documentation.
• Ontario Native Women's AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Indigenous health initiatives, cultural celebrations including National Indigenous Peoples Day, and community healing events. Joint programming for Orange Shirt Day and Truth and Reconciliation.
• Tungasuvvingat InuitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Inuit health services and support, cultural programming, and community events. Supports culturally safe healthcare delivery for Inuit patients.
• CHEO (Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint Indigenous health initiatives and community celebrations. Collaboration on cultural programming including National Indigenous Peoples Day events.
• Champlain Indigenous Cancer Program PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamplain Indigenous Cancer Program established to improve cancer care experience of First Nation, Inuit and Métis patients through culturally sensitive and safe care.
• Diamond Phoenix CreationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst Nation-owned design and silk-screening business supplying Every Child Matters orange t-shirts for hospital staff. Business based in Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg, supports community through employment opportunities.
• Indigenous Peoples Advisory CirclecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvisory circle established in 2021 to guide reconciliation work including initiatives ensuring access to safe healthcare free of discrimination for Indigenous patients and families. Includes Knowledge Keeper from Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Bruyère Health: Regional post-acute and continuing care provider in Ottawa, partnered with The Ottawa Hospital on the After Stroke Peer Connections program. Comparable as a regional Eastern Ontario healthcare provider.
• CHEO (Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario): Pediatric academic health centre serving Eastern Ontario and a known partner of The Ottawa Hospital on Indigenous health and other initiatives. Comparable as a regional academic hospital partner in the same catchment.
• University of Ottawa Heart Institute: Specialty cardiac hospital affiliated with The Ottawa Hospital for cardiology consultations and patient transfers. Comparable academic specialty care operator in the same regional catchment.

Direct peers

• University Health Network (Toronto General Hospital): Toronto-based academic health network and one of Canada's largest teaching and research hospital systems. Closely comparable as a multi-site academic medical center with research intensity, complex specialty care, and university affiliation.
• London Health Sciences Centre: Ontario academic teaching hospital affiliated with Western University, providing complex acute and specialty care across multiple sites. Comparable scale, mission, and provincial funding model.
• Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre: Major Toronto academic health sciences centre affiliated with the University of Toronto. Directly comparable as a large teaching hospital with trauma, cancer, and high-acuity specialty programs serving a regional catchment.
• Vancouver Coastal Health / Vancouver General Hospital: Large academic health system anchored by Vancouver General Hospital, a major BC teaching and research hospital. Comparable as a publicly funded regional academic medical center with research and specialty programs.
• Hamilton Health Sciences: Multi-site academic hospital system in Ontario providing tertiary and quaternary care with strong research and teaching mandates. Comparable as a publicly funded Ontario academic hospital network.
• McGill University Health Centre (MUHC): Major Quebec academic health network affiliated with McGill University, providing quaternary care across multiple sites. Comparable as a bilingual academic teaching hospital system with research intensity.

Broad incumbents

• Alberta Health Services: Single-payer provincial health system responsible for delivering hospital care across Alberta. Comparable as a publicly funded large-scale hospital operator, though much broader in scope and geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@TheOttawaHospital
• Xx.com/ottawahospital
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-ottawa-hospital

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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