KDH’s mammography machine has reached the end of its life and urgently needs replacement. Due to its age and recurring technical issues, the machine was out of service for several weeks in the summer of 2025, directly impacting patient care. Finding compatible parts and software has become increasingly difficult and will soon be impossible.

KDH is exploring the purchase of a 3D Tomosynthesis mammography system, which offers significant advantages, including:

• Earlier detection of small breast cancers that may be hidden on 2D mammograms
• Greater accuracy in identifying the size, shape, and location of abnormalities
• Fewer unnecessary biopsies and follow-up tests
• Improved detection of multiple breast tumors, which occur in about 15% of breast cancer patients

KDH urgently requires a new X-ray machine to ensure timely and accurate diagnostics. One of the machines vital to patient care is nearly 16 years old, well past its 10-year life cycle, and has been deemed end-of-life. It must be replaced soon to avoid service disruption and maintain essential imaging capacity.

A new, modern X-ray machine with advanced features, including AI technology, will deliver faster results, clearer images, and greater diagnostic accuracy across all departments. This upgrade will reduce wait times, improve patient outcomes, and strengthen the quality of care our community depends on. Every dollar donated toward the new X-ray machine will be matched, doubling your impact and helping us reach this urgent goal even faster.

The KDH Foundation pleased to announce a matching fundraising campaign to purchase a new x-ray machine thanks to a generous donor.

Gavin Murphy understands the importance of high quality, safe health care. He pledges to match every dollar people donate to the campaign – up to $230,000 – doubling every donation! This isn’t the first time Murphy has supported healthcare initiatives regionally; he also donated $500,000 to The Ottawa Hospital Foundation.

Murphy, an Ottawa resident, had hip surgery at KDH just before Christmas last year, and was impressed by the staff, physicians and volunteers, who he referred to as “wonderful people.”

One of the x-ray machines that KDH relies on to deliver vital patient care is approaching 16 years in operation, which far exceeds the typical life cycle of 10 years. The x-ray machine has reached its end of life and must be replaced.

On June 25th, we proudly celebrated the Grand Opening of the Tallman Family CT Scanner — a monumental milestone for our hospital and community. The evening featured a special ribbon-cutting ceremony, a first look at our brand-new donor wall, and guided tours of the state-of-the-art Tallman Family CT Scanner Suite.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us, to the Tallman Family, and to all the generous donors to the Crossroads Campaign who made this incredible addition to our hospital possible. 

The 15th Annual KDH Foundation Corporate Golf Classic was held on Tuesday, July 29th at the beautiful eQuinelle Golf Course — and what a day it was! We are thrilled to share that this year’s tournament raised over $75,000 in support of local healthcare initiatives.

This incredible achievement would not have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors, participants, volunteers, and silent auction donors.

Our Sponsors:

Presenting Sponsor

Canadian Tire Kemptville

Gold Sponsor

Harvex Agromart

Silver Sponsors

CIBC Wood Gundy – Usher Ballard Wealth Advisory, DR Howell Electric Inc., Giant Tiger
Kemptville Retirement Living, McDougall Brown Insurance and Financial, Myers Kemptville

Bronze Sponsors

BMR Group, D&C Masonry, Evergreen Concepts, Jansen Law, Jim Perry Motors
Jonsson’s Independent, Kriska, MacEwen, Marlborough Pub and Eatery, Pirate Cove Marina, VS Landscape

Hole Sponsors

Baker Tilly, Grahame’s Bakery, Kemptville Brewing Company, Kollard Associates Engineers
Lacasse Building Solutions, Lockwood Brothers Construction, PJ Trailers Canada Inc.

Silent Auction Donors

Thank you to all our generous Silent Auction donors who contributed to the success of the auction!

We are delighted to share that an incredible $23,281.88 was raised through this year’s Smile Cookie Week (April 28 – May 4, 2025) for the Kemptville District Hospital Foundation.

A heartfelt THANK YOU to our amazing local Tim Hortons restaurants, their hardworking teams, our volunteer cookie icers, and everyone in the community who bought a cookie (or a dozen!) to support youth mental health and wellness.

Your smiles truly make a difference.

Breaking news! We are thrilled to announce that 9-year-old Beneshi's haircut on November 23 for the CT Scanner has raised - to date - $5,467! Additionally, his cut hair has been donated for a cancer patient's wig. Thank you to Beneshi, his parents and all the generous donors who made this impressive result possible. To read more about Beneshi's initiative, read the previous Media Release. 

Fifteen years ago Andy Csiffary suggested to the golf captain that the eQuinelle Men’s Golf League could support the local community with 50/50 Draws.

Since then, Andy has organized the Draws and the League has donated over $20,000.00 to various causes. Approximately 160 members in the Men’s League vote to select the charity they will support that year. Andy said, “I have been told that the donations have been well received and greatly appreciated.”

For the last two years, the League has chosen the CT Scanner Campaign. It was recognized that this valuable diagnostic tool will benefit the entire community and bring urgent care closer to home. The League’s grand total of Campaign gifts for 2023 and 2024 is $6,635.

On December 4, O'Farrell Financial team presented $10,000 to the CT Scanner Campaign. Receiving the donation were Margret Norenberg, KDH Foundation Board Chair and Joanne Mavis, KDH Foundation Executive Director, who expressed their sincere gratitude for the donation. The team includes two past KDH Foundation Board Chairs, Dermid O'Farrell and Hugh O'Neill.  Thank you O'Farrell Financial for helping us bring this important diagnostic tool to Kemptville District Hospital!