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[[ | [[File:Cf-health-center.jpg|thumb]] {{Infobox hospital | ||
| name = National Defence Medical Centre | |||
| org/group = [[Canadian Armed Forces]] | |||
| location = [[Ottawa]], [[Ontario]], [[Canada]] | |||
| healthcare = Military | |||
| type = Teaching | |||
| affiliation = [[University of Ottawa]] | |||
| founded = 1961 | |||
| closed = 1994 | |||
}} | |||
The '''National Defence Medical Centre''' (NDMC) | The '''National Defence Medical Centre''' (NDMC) was a prominent military hospital located in [[Ottawa]], [[Ontario]], [[Canada]]. It served as a key medical facility for the [[Canadian Armed Forces]] and was an important site for medical education and research. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The | The National Defence Medical Centre was established in 1961 to provide comprehensive medical services to members of the [[Canadian Armed Forces]] and their families. It was strategically located in Ottawa to facilitate coordination with other military and governmental institutions. | ||
The NDMC was not only a hospital but also a teaching facility affiliated with the [[University of Ottawa]]. It played a crucial role in training military medical personnel and conducting research in military medicine. | |||
In 1994, the NDMC was closed as part of a broader restructuring of military medical services in Canada. Its functions were transferred to other facilities, including the [[Civic Campus of The Ottawa Hospital]]. | |||
==Facilities and Services== | ==Facilities and Services== | ||
The NDMC | The NDMC was equipped with a wide range of medical services, including: | ||
* | |||
* | * Emergency care | ||
* | * Surgery | ||
* | * Internal medicine | ||
* | * Psychiatry | ||
* Rehabilitation services | |||
The | The hospital also had specialized units for treating combat-related injuries and conducting research on military-specific health issues. | ||
== | ==Educational Role== | ||
As a teaching hospital, the NDMC was affiliated with the [[University of Ottawa]]'s Faculty of Medicine. It provided clinical training for medical students, residents, and other healthcare professionals. The centre was involved in various research projects, particularly those related to military medicine and trauma care. | |||
== | ==Closure and Legacy== | ||
The NDMC | The closure of the NDMC in 1994 marked the end of an era for military medical services in Canada. However, its legacy continues through the training and research programs it supported. Many of its functions were absorbed by civilian hospitals, which continue to serve military personnel and their families. | ||
== | ==Also see== | ||
* [[Canadian Armed Forces]] | * [[Canadian Armed Forces]] | ||
* [[University of Ottawa]] | |||
* [[Military medicine]] | * [[Military medicine]] | ||
* [[ | * [[The Ottawa Hospital]] | ||
{{Canadian Armed Forces}} | |||
{{Hospitals in Canada}} | |||
[[Category:Military hospitals in Canada]] | |||
[[Category:Defunct hospitals in Canada]] | |||
[[Category:Hospitals established in 1961]] | |||
[[Category:Hospitals disestablished in 1994]] | |||
[[Category:Teaching hospitals in Canada]] | |||
Revision as of 00:51, 9 December 2024
| Location | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
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| Website | [ Official website] |
The National Defence Medical Centre (NDMC) was a prominent military hospital located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It served as a key medical facility for the Canadian Armed Forces and was an important site for medical education and research.
History
The National Defence Medical Centre was established in 1961 to provide comprehensive medical services to members of the Canadian Armed Forces and their families. It was strategically located in Ottawa to facilitate coordination with other military and governmental institutions.
The NDMC was not only a hospital but also a teaching facility affiliated with the University of Ottawa. It played a crucial role in training military medical personnel and conducting research in military medicine.
In 1994, the NDMC was closed as part of a broader restructuring of military medical services in Canada. Its functions were transferred to other facilities, including the Civic Campus of The Ottawa Hospital.
Facilities and Services
The NDMC was equipped with a wide range of medical services, including:
- Emergency care
- Surgery
- Internal medicine
- Psychiatry
- Rehabilitation services
The hospital also had specialized units for treating combat-related injuries and conducting research on military-specific health issues.
Educational Role
As a teaching hospital, the NDMC was affiliated with the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Medicine. It provided clinical training for medical students, residents, and other healthcare professionals. The centre was involved in various research projects, particularly those related to military medicine and trauma care.
Closure and Legacy
The closure of the NDMC in 1994 marked the end of an era for military medical services in Canada. However, its legacy continues through the training and research programs it supported. Many of its functions were absorbed by civilian hospitals, which continue to serve military personnel and their families.
Also see
| Canadian Armed Forces | ||||||||||
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* Category
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