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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 healthier, more sustainable future. Healthcare systems rely heavily on energy, water, and materials, and addressing their environmental impact is critical to protecting both patient health and the well-being of…
Three years ago, avid skater Michelle Schafer was out on a skating track in Gatineau, Quebec, with her children when a fall temporarily changed the way she stayed active. After breaking her femur, she did not immediately realize the severity of the injury and even skated nearly a kilometre back before driving home and seeking medical attention. The next day, she was admitted to Queensway Carleton…
Lessons from Emergency Psychiatry: Reflections from a Medical Student Elective at Queensway Carleton Hospital Author: Shelly Palchik Prolonged stays in the Emergency Department can quietly erode a patient’s sense of feeling seen. While healthcare providers know that patients continue to receive active care even as labs, imaging, specialty consultations, or reassessments are pending, the interim…
Congrats to the stores clerks, who have been awarded The Golden Q by the dietitians. Read the kind message the dietitians shared with the stores clerks team during the award handover: "When it comes to working in healthcare, many essential behind‑the‑scenes roles contribute significantly to patient care. As dietitians, we know that access to food is fundamental, and while there are many steps…
For Social Work Month this March, the team created a cookbook filled with recipes from their own members. Each recipe tells a story and reflects the teamwork, care and creativity that make QCH’s social work team so special. The cookbook, which can be found here . The social work team at QCH is a tight-knit group of specialized professionals who are more than colleagues - they’re friends united by…
For first-time parents, pregnancy and birth can come with a mix of excitement, questions, and understandable anxiety. For Luka and Gabriella, their experience welcoming their son, Vigo, at Queensway Carleton Hospital (QCH) on October 22, 2025, was defined by compassion and a team that showed up for them at every step. From the first worried phone call to post-discharge care, they felt reassured.…
We’re pleased to introduce Q-Tips , a new video series to share informational tips provided by clinical experts on our Geriatrics and Acute Care for the Elderly (ACE) teams. Our first Q-Tips video focuses on delirium , a sudden change in thinking or awareness that can occur in older adults, particularly during illness or hospitalization. The video highlights key signs to watch for and encourages…
At Queensway Carleton Hospital, people aren’t just part of our work, they are at the center of everything we do. Two of our incredible clinicians are leading the way in transforming and elevating dementia care in acute care hospital settings. On December 17, 2025, the Meaningful Engagement Resource Guide (MERG), a provincial, evidence-based tool for dementia care, was showcased in a national…
At Queensway Carleton Hospital, some of the smallest patients are being wrapped in a whole lot of love, one stitch at a time. This holiday season, our Birthing Unit received a beautiful donation of handmade car seat blankets and festive Christmas and Hanukkah hats for newborns born at QCH. These thoughtful gifts were lovingly created by Shirley Arnold, a family friend of one of our team members, a…
Oct. 5, 2026, will mark the 50th anniversary of QCH — a remarkable milestone! Since opening our doors in 1976, we’ve evolved from a small community hospital to a 3000-person team that uses kindness and expertise to care for half a million people every year. This milestone is a chance to reflect on five decades of care, innovation, and community spirit. We’re releasing 50 unique stories over 50…
