When You Sign Up for QCares, Your Monthly Gift:
- Ensures sustainability: A regular and predictable source of funding that we can rely on each month ensures we can purchase the life-saving equipment needed to best serve our community.
- Helps us plan for the future: A dependable source of funding gives us a greater ability to commit to long-term projects that will help our community for years to come.
- Saves money: Monthly donations reduce paperwork and administrative costs, making monthly giving one of the most cost-effective and environmentally friendly ways to support Queensway Carleton Hospital.
Your monthly donation is more than a gift—it’s a promise that the tools our medical teams need will be there, every time.
Monthly Giving Provides Better Care for Your Community
When new mom Sarah gave birth at Queensway Carleton Hospital, she never expected to face a life-threatening complication. But thanks to the quick action and exceptional care of the QCH team, Sarah survived—and today, she’s thriving with her baby boy, George, at their home in Kanata.
Your monthly donation to Queensway Carleton Hospital ensures we can respond to healthcare challenges the moment they arise. While QCH provides care to 50% of Ottawa’s population, we rely on community support to upgrade medical equipment and deliver exceptional care.
Monthly giving is one of the most powerful ways to help. It provides a reliable and cost-effective source of funding that allows us to plan, invest, and act. When you become a QCares Monthly Donor, you’re not just giving—you’re building a healthier future for your community.
“Being a monthly donor just felt right. It’s a way to know that my support is continuous. I don’t have to worry about making a large donation; I know that I’m contributing consistently, which helps QCH in ways I can’t even imagine.”
— Carole, QCares Monthly donor for 16 years
See How Monthly Donors Are Making a Difference
These devices use high-frequency electricity to create heat in tissues, allowing for precise and controlled interventions during surgeries and endoscopic procedures. ESUs have advanced technology that lets them create different types of electrical waves, which can be adjusted for specific surgeries, making them more precise with less damage.
Birthing beds are specialized medical beds designed to provide comfort, flexibility, and safety during the labor and delivery process. These beds offer a mom a variety of options for birthing positions including upright, reclined, or semi-reclined. By providing a range of positioning options, birthing beds can aid in pain management and advance labor progression, ensuring a smoother and more comfortable birthing experience for mothers.
The patient beds are designed for comfort and durability, often covered with easy-clean vinyl for hygiene maintenance. One of the key features of hospital beds is their ability to be adjusted, allowing patients or caregivers to raise the head and foot sections independently.
Vital sign monitors continuously track important aspects of a patient’s health. They keep an eye on things like breathing rate, oxygen levels, heart rate, blood pressure, and temperature. By giving real-time updates on these vital signs, medical staff can closely monitor a patient’s condition and be notified of any changes, allowing for timely intervention.
Endoscopy video tower systems are advanced setups that improve the quality and efficiency of endoscopic procedures. The video processor delivers high-quality images with advanced imaging techniques, while the light source ensures vivid and colorful visuals. The durable, easy-to-handle endoscopes are used in gastroenterology and respirology. These towers play a crucial role in detecting and removing polyps before they become cancerous, preventing the need for surgery, aiding respirologists in bronchoscopy, and stopping life-threatening bleeds. Although they require regular updates, endoscopy video tower systems are indispensable for enhancing procedure efficiency, image quality, and patient safety.
Stretchers are essential as they provide a safe and cushioned platform with rails to keep patients secure during moves. They are crucial for transferring patients from ambulances to emergency rooms and between hospital areas. Designed to be easy to move, stretchers are especially helpful for patients who have trouble moving on their own.