Post -- Queensway Carleton Hospital Did you know that healthcare contributes to nearly 5% of global carbon emissions?   This Earth Day, the 2026 theme-“Our Power, Our Planet”-reminds us of the role each of us plays in shaping a he...

🌍 Celebrating Earth Day - Caring for Patients and the Planet.

On this Earth Day, we’re reminded that healthcare contributes nearly 5% of global carbon emissions, and that every action counts in building a healthier, more sustainable future.
www.qchblog.com/news/2026/4/...

#EarthDay2026 #QCH

Ottawa pilot project connects hundreds of newborns to family doctors At the Queensway Carleton Hospital, a quiet but impactful pilot project is helping solve a growing problem for new parents – finding a primary care provider for their newborn.

Each year, hundreds of newborns discharged from QCH and Almonte General Hospital leave hospital without having access to a family doctor.

CTV News Ottawa sits down with one of the first families to benefit from this Program that launched this January.
www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...

Meet our Dietitians! Today is Registered #Dietitian (RD) day and March is Nutrition Month! In honour of the celebration, meet the team that keeps QCH fueled and learn what fuels them. Below, each RD responded to the question, "Nutrition fuels my..."

Post -- Queensway Carleton Hospital A Sense of Hope   On March 10, 2021, QCH opened its COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic, marking a significant moment in the pandemic response and offering a sense of hope.    

On March 10, 2021, QCH opened its COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic, marking a significant moment in the pandemic response and offering a sense of hope – Story 18 of 50 in our countdown to our 50th anniversary in October.

www.qchblog.com/50-stories-i...

Post -- Queensway Carleton Hospital Operation Evening Star   On September 13, 1990, “Operation Evening Star” kicked off with simulated disasters including a train derailment with 107 mock casualties and an explosion at the Carp ar...

“Operation Evening Star” kicked off on September 13, 1990, with simulated disasters including a train derailment with 107 mock casualties and an explosion at the Carp arena. Story 19 of 50 in the countdown to our 50th anniversary. www.qchblog.com/50-stories-i...

Post -- Queensway Carleton Hospital The Birth of the QCH Childbirth Program

Story 20 of 50: The Birth of the Childbirth Program

Dr. Lisa Rosenkrantz takes us on a tour of QCH's Childbirth Unit.

Watch the full video: www.qchblog.com/50-stories-i...

QCH is #hiring Operating Room Nurses!

We’re looking for five Registered Nurses to join our mighty team.

Know someone who’d be a great fit? Share this with your network!
www.qch.on.ca/Careers

#RegisteredNurse #OR #OperatingRoom #ORNurse #QCHOttawa #OttawaHealth #NursingJobs

Post -- Queensway Carleton Hospital For 47 of the hospital’s 50-year history, the QCH Staff Association has helped build connection and community among QCH staff through events that include: dances and talent shows, trivia and paint nig...

For 47 of the hospital’s 50-year history, the QCH Staff Association has helped build connection and community among QCH staff through events that include:
Read the full story on our blog: www.qchblog.com/50-stories-i...

In January 2015, surgical staff at Queensway Carleton Hospital joined Team Broken Earth on their first mission to Haiti: Story #13 from our “50 stories in 50 weeks” — counting down to our 50th anniversary in October 2026.
Read the full story www.qchblog.com/.../surgical....

Post -- Queensway Carleton Hospital In March 2020, Ottawa confirmed its first COVID-19 case, declared a state of emergency, and imposed lockdowns. To support the growing needs of patients and COVID-19 testing, QCH opened the Moodie COVI...

In March 2020, Ottawa confirmed its first COVID-19 case, declared a state of emergency, and imposed lockdowns. To support the growing needs of patients and COVID-19 testing, QCH opened the Moodie COVID-19 Care & Testing Centre

Watch the interview: www.qchblog.com/50-stories-i...

Post -- Queensway Carleton Hospital A Rent Increase That Threatened Patient Care   In 2004, Queensway Carleton Hospital faced a potential rent increase that would pull funding away from patient care and planned service expansions...

In 2004, QCH faced a potential rent increase that would pull funding away from patient care and planned service expansions. In 2006, the lease was amended to extend through July 2048 at an annual cost of $1.

Read more on our blog www.qchblog.com/50-stories-i...

#QCH50Years

The QCH Emergency Department team was gifted these wonderful handmade holiday/thank-you cards from Grade 7 students at All Saints Catholic High School. 💙❤️ Thank you so much for this thoughtful and caring gesture.

#ThankYou #ED #QCHOttawa

Post -- Queensway Carleton Hospital Honouring Daniel Bissessar   As we approach the New Year, we reflect on the 2015 unveiling of the stained-glass tribute dedicated in memory of Daniel Bissessar, who passed away suddenly on Janua...

Unveiled in 2015, the stained-glass window was dedicated in memory of Daniel Bissessar, who passed away suddenly on January 1, 2012, at the age of four and a half. Former QCH Chaplain Barbara Zerter shares the story: qchblog.com/50-stories-i...

#QCH50Years #QCHOttawa #OttawaHealth

Post -- Queensway Carleton Hospital Healing Beyond Medicine   Ed Montano, Spiritual Care Practitioner, has been with QCH for almost six years. In that time, he has supported patients and families through some of their most vulnera...

A Final Wish Granted: The Unforgettable Baptism. Read the full story: qchblog.com/50-stories-i...

Spiritual Care During the #Holidays - Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need support. qch.on.ca/SpiritualCare

#QCH50Years #QCHOttawa

Post -- Queensway Carleton Hospital A Bold New Look  

In May 2004, QCH finalized the branding and logo that we know and recognize today!

Read more on our blog! qchblog.com/50-stories-i...

#QCH50Years #QCHOttawa #OttawaHealth #QueenswayCarletonHospital #OttawaHistory #50stories50weeks #QandYou50andForward

Post -- Queensway Carleton Hospital Opening of the Childbirth Program The QCH Childbirth Program opened on November 24, 1999, carrying forward the 95-year legacy of The Grace Hospital's maternal and newborn care. 

Since the opening of our Childbirth Program in 1999, QCH has welcomed more than 62,000 babies 💗

Read more in our latest blog for our 50 stories in 50 weeks series: qchblog.com/50-stories-i...

#QCHCares #QCHBirth #OttawaHealth #BehindTheNumbers

Collaboration and continuous learning are shaping the future of older adult care at @qchottawa.bsky.social. Over 250 staff took part in Geriatric Interdisciplinary Skills Day to help enhance safety and quality of care for older adults across the hospital. Learn more: www.oha.com/news/adv...

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Post -- Queensway Carleton Hospital Before the first patients arrived, there were the Hard Hatters.

Unlocking the Capsule: Oct. 5, 2026, will mark the 50th anniversary of QCH.💙 🏆
To honour and reflect on the last five decades at the Q, we’re releasing 50 unique stories over 50 weeks. Story 1: Before the first patients arrived, there were the Hard-Hatters. www.qchblog.com/50-stories-i...

QCH was recently featured in the Ontario Hospital Association Older Adult Care Issue, highlighting our #Geriatric #Interdisciplinary Skills Day, held back in March.
Read more about the importance of this skills day and advancing care for older adults: www.oha.com/.../advancin....
#QCHOttawa

Post -- Queensway Carleton Hospital This World Mental Health Day on October 10, we take this opportunity to recognize the incredible work being done by our mental health teams across both Outpatient and Inpatient services. Whether it's ...

This World Mental Health Day, we take this opportunity to recognize the incredible work being done by our mental health teams across both Outpatient and Inpatient services. Read more in our recent blog: www.qchblog.com/news/2025/10...
#MentalHealth #QCHOttawa #ottawaHealth #Outpatient

News Release Ottawa Public Health (OPH), CHEO, and local birthing hospitals – including The Ottawa Hospital, Hôpital Montfort, and Queensway Carleton Hospital – are urging parents to immunize eligible infants and high-risk children against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) this fall.

The RSV immunization is now available for eligible infants and high-risk children.
Learn more and read the full news release: ottawa.ca/en/city-hall...

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VP and CIO Lindsay Wyers Gets Her First Mammogram at 40! 💗 YouTube video by Queensway Carleton Hospital

Did you know women aged 40+ in Ontario can now self-refer for their yearly #mammogram, no doctor's referral needed? A mammogram takes just 10 minutes and early detection saves lives.
October is #BreastCancerAwareness Month. 💗 Book your appointment at QCH: 613-721-4711 ext. 3

QCH in the #News: Interested in becoming a #volunteer in our Emergency Department? One of our Clinical Managers and a volunteer, joined CTV Morning Live Ottawa to talk all about this new volunteer role. www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/video...

Volunteer information: www.qch.on.ca/BecomingVolu...
#OttawaNews

The Wabano Centre for Indigenous Health & QCH are excited to announce a new partnership agreement to strengthen collaboration & support Indigenous health equity & culturally safe care for First Nations, Métis, Inuit, & urban Indigenous communities in Ottawa.
 
🔗: www.qch.on.ca/newsroom?new...

Environmental Services is hard at work doing a thorough clean in the unit. Fans are in operation to further clean the air and Occupational Health and Safety is doing frequent checks of air quality.

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Laboring moms can continue to come to the unit’s triage for assessment. Unfortunately, scheduled C-sections and appointments for the afternoon are being rebooked.

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An electrical plug in our Childbirth Unit caught fire and a Code Red was called. A nurse quickly swooped in and extinguished the fire, and all our patients and staff are safe.  (A huge call out to nurses on Nursing Week – they truly do it all — even firefighting!)

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QCH hosted @canadanurses.bsky.social Pres. Kimberly LeBlanc to kick off #NationalNursingWeek & celebrate leadership in skin & wound care, led by Andrea Trainor. As an APN in the specialized field, Andrea’s commitment to excellence has garnered national recognition.

🔗: www.qch.on.ca/newsroom?new...

What you need to know about measles YouTube video by Queensway Carleton Hospital

Ottawa has officially seen its first cases of #measles. QCH Infectious Disease expert Dr. Greg Rose shares what you need to know: youtu.be/kdqngu1ylu4

🔗 More information and resources: www.qch.on.ca/newsroom?new...

🔗 Ottawa Public Health’s PSA: www.ottawa.ca/en/city-hall...

#Ottawa #OttNews