Queensway Carleton Hospital and Foundation

11/20/2025

QCH is hiring a Retail Pharmacy Manager!

This role oversees the planning, supervision, and daily operations of Retail Pharmacy. The role ensures efficient workflow, regulatory compliance, and exceptional patient service while managing staff, inventory, and budgets.

Interested or know someone who might be? Visit our website for more information: https://www.qch.on.ca/Careers

11/19/2025

Pope John Paul II made history as the first Pope to visit Canada during his pilgrimage from September 9 – 20, 1984. Hear more about it in story #4 from our “50 stories in 50 weeks” — counting down to our 50th anniversary in October 2026.

The Pope concluded his visit in Ottawa, where QCH's Emergency Department played a special role helping set up MASH tents to support his mass on LeBreton Flats. With around 400,000 mass attendants, QCH was ready to provide care and support for anything that came their way.

Photos provided by Brenda Edwards, Retired Emergency RN

Read more on our blog! https://www.qchblog.com/50-stories-in-50-years/2025/11/18/story-4-remember-when-the-pope-visited-ottawa

11/18/2025

Look who’s checking out the Wish Book 👀 Respiratory Therapist AK!

His wish? 💜 Ventilators — life saving medical devices funded by you, our generous donors.

Thanks to our incredible Holiday Heroes, your gift will be matched, doubling your impact.

Check out the Wish Book and donate today: qchfoundation.ca/wishes

Our Holiday Wishes Campaign is proudly presented by Caivan ✨

11/18/2025

It's World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week and this year's theme is “Act Now: Protect Our Present, Secure Our Future."

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) happens when bacteria and viruses stop responding to the medicines that normally treat them. Our very own QCH Antimicrobial Stewardship (QASP) team works hard to help battle this critical health concern.

This year, we would like spotlight on our “Gold Star Physicians," for their appropriate antibiotic use, patient safety, and collaboration with QCH teams. Thank you for all your hard work!

Learn more: https://amraware.ca/ and https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-amr-awareness-week

11/17/2025

‎Get your Smile Cookie at QCH Tims and make a real difference! Every cookie helps fund life-saving equipment for patients at Queensway Carleton Hospital. 💜🍪

11/17/2025

Last week, our Emergency Department held a simulation training session focused on identifying early signs of hypo-delirium (which can be harder to detect than hyper-delirium).

The session featured a simulated live “patient” and family following a script, allowing staff to practice recognizing signs such as drowsiness, inactivity, confusion and more.

This ongoing training supports QCH’s learning culture, helping our teams stay prepared for a wide range of situations—big or small—so we can continue providing the best possible care for our patients.

11/16/2025

Caught Registered Nurse, Renee, taking a look 👀 at the QCH Holiday Wish Book.

Her wish? 💜 Life-saving equipment for her patients in the Intensive Care Unit — but she needs you.

And right now, your gift is matched by our Holiday Heroes up to $50,000, helping your impact go even further.

Now it’s your turn — check out the Wish Book and help Renee save lives.

Our Holiday Wishes Campaign is proudly presented by Caivan ✨

🔗 qchfoundation.ca/wishes

11/14/2025

🎁 Dive into the magic and help bring QCH’s Holiday Wishes to life!

Peek inside our Holiday Wish Book to discover the vital equipment our hospital is wishing for this year — the very medical devices that support patients and empower our frontline teams.

And there’s even more magic: thanks to our incredible Holiday Heroes, every gift you make will be matched up to $50,000! Proudly presented by Caivan, this year’s Holiday Wish Book turns your generosity into double the impact. 💜

Let’s make holiday wishes come true for our patients and care teams.
🔗 Donate now: qchfoundation.ca/wishes

11/12/2025

On November 4, 1993, a gr***de was brought into the QCH Emergency Department. Hear more about it in story #3 from our “50 stories in 50 weeks” — counting down to our 50th anniversary in October 2026.

Retired staff members, Marlene Ghattas (Emergency Director), Brenda Edwards, and Sheila Armitage (ED nurses), reflect on that unforgettable day when they led the evacuation and kept patients safe. Dr. Andrew Falconer was present, guiding conversations between the Nepean Police and the man with the gr***de.

Read more on our blog! https://www.qchblog.com/50-stories-in-50-years/2025/11/10/story-3-the-gr***de-incident

11/11/2025

Remembrance Day is a time to respect, reflect and remember. It is a time to honour the fallen, reflect on the impact of armed conflict, and pay tribute to those who have served and continue to serve our country. Let us take a moment of silence to reflect on their sacrifices and express our gratitude. May we continue to strive for peace and unity in their honour.

11/10/2025

✨ Life-changing moments happen every day at Queensway Carleton Hospital — thanks to the incredible care of the QCH team.

Want to say a special thank you to a nurse, doctor, team, support staff, or volunteer who made a real difference in your life? You can honour them as a ✨Champion of Care✨ 💜 — they’ll receive a special pin and a personalized message from you.

This year, we’re thrilled to announce Chartwell Retirement Residences as our presenting sponsor — matching donations up to $15,000! That means your gratitude goes twice as far. 💜

Nominate your Champion of Care today 🔗qchfoundation.ca/champion

11/10/2025

Our dietitians play a vital role in patient care at QCH.

From improving patient safety with the deployment of the ENFIT feeding system, to supporting wound healing, guiding patients with gestational diabetes and advancing mental health through nutrition education—they continue to elevate care across the hospital.

We’re grateful for their compassion and dedication to better patient outcomes every day.

Congrats on being nominated for the "Golden Q" award.

Read more about the team in our latest blog: https://www.qchblog.com/news/2025/11/10/the-golden-q-goes-to-the-dietitians

Dietitians play a vital role in advancing patient care and health outcomes, and their dedication at QCH is evident through ongoing innovation, education, and advocacy for best practices in nutrition. Leading the way in patient safety, our dietitians have championed the deployment of the ENFIT enter