Kemptville District Hospital celebrates opening of new CT scanner suite

Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) officially opened its new CT scanner suite on Wednesday, marking a major milestone in improving local access to diagnostic imaging.

Hospital staff, community members and donors gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new Tallman Family CT Scanner Suite, which began operating earlier this spring. The event included tours of the new facility and the unveiling of the Crossroads Campaign donor wall.

The suite is home to a GE Revolution Ascend CT Scanner, which uses AI technology to produce fast, 3D images that help doctors make quicker and more accurate diagnoses. Since it began operating on April 14, nearly 1,000 scans have been completed at KDH.

“This hospital is the heart of our community,” said KDH CEO Frank J. Vassallo, who acknowledged the support of the Tallman family and the wider community. “We wouldn’t be here today if it weren’t for our wonderful community, which stood behind us every step of the way.”

The CT scanner was funded through a combination of community support and municipal contributions. The KDH Foundation’s Crossroads Campaign exceeded its $2.2 million goal, raising $2.3 million. Additional funding came from the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville and the Municipality of North Grenville, which each contributed $900,000.

Margret Norenberg, chair of the KDH Foundation Board, said the community’s response to the campaign was no surprise.

“Our donors and sponsors rose to the occasion once again,” she said. “The Foundation is so grateful to all the individuals, service groups and local businesses throughout North Grenville and beyond who contributed to the campaign.”

Hospital officials say the new suite is already reducing regional wait times and improving patient care by cutting down the number of transfers for imaging.