The University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) presents its third annual "Sharing is Caring" event this Thursday, February 26, 2026. Your Morning Ottawa host speaks with Dr. Karen Bouchard, Associate Scientist and Director of the Social Connections Lab, and heart surgery patient Stephen Stuart about the importance of accessible medical research. The hybrid event features presentations on family-centered care, artificial intelligence in heart failure, and the psychological impact of heart disease on families. Stuart shares his personal journey from an atrial fibrillation diagnosis to a transformational 12-week rehabilitation program.