Women In Philanthropy
Members Advance Training and Cardiac Care at QCH
Through their incredible generosity, QCH Foundation’s Women In Philanthropy members donated $86,351 in 2025 to support priorities for the care of QCH patients. At their December meeting, after informative presentations from hospital leaders, and a close and thoughtful vote, members allocated $56,000 to support the purchase of a geriatric simulation mannequin, and $30,351 to purchase a cardiac ultrasound machine.
Geriatric Simulation Mannequin is a full-size, training tool with life-like features and programmable systems that simulate real healthcare conditions of elderly patients. In realistic, simulated scenarios, nurses and healthcare professionals learn and practice clinical skills in a safe, interactive environment with feedback, guidance and support. Thanks to this technology, QCH staff will improve their expertise, ensuring that older patients receive safer, more personalized care, while fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence.
Cardiac Ultrasound Machine provides a safe, painless test that uses sound waves to create real-time pictures of the heart, helping doctors see how it’s functioning and spot problems like heart disease or valve issues early. For patients, this means faster, more accurate diagnosis without invasive procedures. At QCH, having this technology allows the care team to tailor treatments to each patient, improve recovery, and provide better long-term heart health.
This machine also adds to the impact of a previous Women In Philanthropy investment. The new ultrasound machine is fully compatible with the Transesophageal (TEE) probe funded by members in 2024, strengthening cardiac care across Queensway Carleton Hospital.
Together, these investments reflect the shared values of Women In Philanthropy members and the power of collective, informed giving. Through leadership, generosity, and a commitment to impact, members are advancing education, innovation, and patient care at Queensway Carleton Hospital.
Thank you to the Women In Philanthropy group for investing in world-class care at QCH.
To learn more about Women In Philanthropy, please contact Nadine Fowler at nfowler@qch.on.ca or by calling 613-721-4731.
Join this impressive group of philanthropists
We are pleased to welcome new members to our Women In Philanthropy group. To join, you are asked to confirm a high-impact annual donation of $1,200 ($100/month), or $600 ($50/month) for women under 40 years of age. A charitable tax receipt will be provided for the full amount of your donation.
Membership Benefits
Members receive invitations to behind-the-scenes hospital tours and special events with hospital leaders and have the opportunity to vote on projects to support with their collective giving.
December 2024
Women In Philanthropy Members support Rapid Infusers for ED & ICU
Thanks to the collective efforts of QCH Foundation’s Women In Philanthropy group. The members raised a total of $81,112 in 2024 through monthly giving and donations, and in December they gathered together for the annual voting meeting to decide where they would allocate those funds.
Every project is a high priority at Queensway Carleton Hospital, and, after three compelling presentations, choosing one over the others was not easy. Once the votes were counted, the group decided to put their $62,400 towards the purchase of a two Rapid Infusers for Emergency Department (ED) & Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
Rapid infusers rapidly deliver controlled amounts of blood, fluids and drugs to patients experiencing severe blood loss, shock, hypothermia or trauma. These life-saving devices are essential in the Emergency Departments and Intensive Care Units to stabilize patients and improve outcomes in critical care situations. Rapid infusers rapidly deliver controlled amounts of blood, fluids and drugs to patients experiencing severe blood loss, shock, hypothermia or trauma. These life-saving devices are essential in the Emergency Departments and Intensive Care Units to stabilize patients and improve outcomes in critical care situations.
The remaining funds totaling $18,712 will support the purchase of five CADD pumps.
Continuous Ambulatory Delivery Devices (CADDs) are small, portable, programmable pumps that continuously deliver a safe amount of pain medication from a small, locked infusion bag through a needle inserted under the skin. Pumps allow patients to self-administer safe doses of medication, as needed, or can be pre-programmed to deliver medication at prescribed intervals or rates.
December 2023
Women In Philanthropy Members support lifesaving equipment for the ICU
Queensway Carleton Hospital will be receiving two new pieces of equipment, thanks to the collective efforts of QCH Foundation’s Women In Philanthropy group. The members raised close to $65,000 in 2023 through monthly giving and donations, and in early February they gathered together for the annual voting meeting to decide where they would allocate those funds.
Once the pitches had been made from three hospital leaders, the group decided to put their $64,536 towards the purchase of a Transesophageal Echo (TEE) Probe and a Bedside Cardiac Monitor for the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
A TEE probe is a specialized device that creates clean, crisp, real-time images of the heart. Using ultrasound waves, the probe – which is inserted into the esophagus – measures how well the heart is functioning. The probe is used alongside other technology for thorough cardiac assessments. The probe allows physicians to make diagnoses at the bedside, in real time, ensuring patients receive treatment faster and more effectively.
The Bedside Cardiac Monitors are essential equipment in the ICU. They constantly track and display information about heart function and trigger an alarm when there is an issue so the medical team can intervene quickly and provide appropriate care.
Last year, close to 1,200 patients were admitted to the ICU at Queensway Carleton Hospital. Patients in the ICU are very sick, and at risk of getting worse. They are often too fragile to be moved to another area of the hospital for testing and monitoring. Having the TEE probe and cardiac monitors in the ICU brings advanced technology to the patient’s bedside to quickly, safely and accurately monitor the heart and identify life-threatening conditions such as severe shock, valve disorders, arrythmias, blood clots, and heart failure.
Thank you to the Women In Philanthropy group for investing in world-class care at QCH.