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....

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...

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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... @ottawahospital.on.ca @hopitalmontfort.bsky.social @qchottawa.bsky.social

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...

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!) 1/3

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...

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

NHL Playoff Fever Friday! Check out some of the jerseys we spotted today around Queensway Carleton Hospital 👀   #GoSensGo! #Ottawa @senators.bsky.social

Dr. Simms, an ER Psychiatrist at QCH, spoke to @vulture.com about @streamonmax.bsky.social #ThePitt. "The Pitt gets so much accurate that it feels like a missed opportunity to represent mental-health care in a way that really emulates the standard of care." 🔗: www.qchblog.com/news/2025/4/...

Elaine is an RPN on D4 & has worked at QCH for 18 years. “My favorite part about working here is I never know what the day is going to entail. Every shift is different from one day to the next & I really like helping people get better.” Read more at www.qchblog.com/news/2025/4/... #HumansOfQCH

Would you like to lend a helping hand? Become a part of QCH’s incredible volunteer team today! 🔗 Submit your application at qch.on.ca/Volunteers

March is Pharmacy Appreciation Month! 💊 Our incredible Pharmacy Team is behind every medication given to patients! From verifying orders to restocking 20,000 meds a week! Shoutout to our 51 Pharmacy Techs & 20 Pharmacists who make it all happen. We appreciate you! ❤️

QCH hosted a Geriatric Interdisciplinary Skills Day! 20 different skills stations where staff could learn more about QCH’s integrated geriatric patient care continuum – from ED assessment, to admission, transition, discharge, and outpatient services. Read more: www.qchblog.com/news/2025/3/...

AMAZING hospital. Well beyond expectations on patient care, all the way around. Everyone we interacted with was professional, helpful and went beyond call of duty. From the front desk, to nurses & doctor, for a day surgery. Congrats, amazed the whole crew is singing from the same quality handbook.

Whether you're a patient or visitor, our goal is to make your time at QCH as pleasant as possible. To help us provide the best care, please remember to: ✔️ Bring your health card. ✔️ Bring a list of your current medications. ❌ Avoid wearing scented products or bringing highly scented flowers.