Story 18: Opening of the COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic

A Sense of Hope 

On March 10, 2021, QCH opened its COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic, marking a significant moment in the pandemic response and offering a sense of hope.  

Voices Featured 

In the video, Joe Dagenais (Head of the Multidisciplinary Clinic and Director of Pharmacy) and Dorota Nowodwoski (Lead Physician, COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic) discuss planning the clinic, implementing security measures, and maximizing vaccine distribution. 

The Impact 

The QCH clinic supported the regional vaccine rollout and was part of multiple vaccine strike teams in retirement and long-term care homes across Ottawa. The clinic administered over 62,000 doses before closing in January 2022 when vaccines became more widely available in the community.