2013
January 3, 2013: Kemptville Hospital CEO Takes a Provincial Leadership Role
The Eastern Ontario hospital’s chief, Colin Goodfellow, recently added membership on the OHA Executive Committee to his provincial involvement
2012
December 11, 2012: Kemptville District Hospital Administrative Residency Student Wins Prestigious Scholarship
Julia Koulik was awarded the Michel Lalonde Master of Health Administration Scholarship from the University of Ottawa’s Telfer School of Management in recognition of her energy and passion for health care and leadership
November 8, 2012: KDH wins Green Award from its supplier of OR linens
Kemptville District Hospital has been selected as one of five recipients of the Booth Centennial Green Award for its commitment to going green and using reusable textiles in the Operating Room
November 5, 2012: Kemptville District Hospital’s Total Joint Replacement Program Named a “Leading Practice in Improving Patient Access to Care” by the Ontario Hospital Association
The Hospital’s orthopedic surgery program recognized for providing timely access to the highest quality hip and knee replacements
October 31, 2012: Introducing Dr. Tania Zakhem
The newest family doctor at the Kemptville Health Centre has made a fulltime commitment to Kemptville
October 15, 2012: Kemptville District Hospital Diabetes Education and Support Team Relocates to the University of Guelph Kemptville Campus
In an example of hospital and community integration, Kemptville District Hospital and the University of Guelph Kemptville Campus have partnered to move hospital diabetes services into the community.
October 1, 2012: Jane Petricic wins the Kemptville District Hospital Foundation’s Masters Raffle prize of a trip for two to the Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia
Congratulations to Jane Petricic, who will be heading to Augusta, Georgia in April for the 2013 Masters Golf Tournament!
September 30, 2012: Kemptville District Hospital Nurse Sally MacInnis Travels to Cameroon to Observe Infection Control Practices
The surgeon was in the middle of a tonsillectomy when the power went off; after a few long moments, a generator kicked in...
September 6, 2012: Urgent Care Centre at Rideau Valley Health Services Complex in Barrhaven Now Open
State of the art facility will treat 80 percent of the ailments normally treated in a hospital ER with shorter wait times.
August 20, 2012: Peter W. Currie Joins Kemptville District Hospital’s Board of Directors
The Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) Board of Directors has named Peter W. Currie to its Board effective June 28, 2012. The addition of Currie brings the total number of Directors to 18.
July 25, 2012: Caring Kemptville District Hospital Volunteer Creates Colourful Gowns for Kids
Having an x-ray or ultrasound at the hospital can be a stressful experience. You are in an unfamiliar place; you have to put on a hospital gown and then you are told to sit or lie still.
June 14, 2012: Kemptville District Hospital Board of Directors Receives Award from the United Counties of Leeds-Grenville
Board Chair Jean-Jacques Rousseau accepts the Bill Thake Economic Development Leadership Award on behalf of the hospital’s entire Board of Directors.
June 1, 2012: Kemptville Hospital grows its Rehab Department to keep pace with the influx of patients to its expanded Orthopaedic Surgery Program
Additional Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy professionals have been hired to fully staff Kemptville Hospital’s expanded Total Joint Replacement program, which reduces wait times for hip and knee replacement patients throughout the region.
May 28, 2012: Kemptville Hospital becomes first hospital client of Smiths Falls’ Hart Laundry Service
Kemptville District Hospital recently signed a contract with Hart Laundry Service/Booth Centennial Healthcare Linen Services for both general and sterile operating room linen services, increasing process efficiency in the hospital.
April 30, 2012: Kemptville District Hospital Auxiliary presents cheque for $50,000 to the Hospital
The Auxiliary makes an invaluable contribution to Kemtpville Hospital, both fundraising for the direct benefit of patients, and providing volunteers for every area of the hospital
April 20, 2012: Kemptville Hospital expands orthopaedic surgery program
The addition of hip replacements reduces wait times for patients throughout the region and cuts down on overcrowding in The Ottawa Hospital
April 9, 2012: Kemptville District Hospital Foundation welcomes new Executive Director
New Foundation head John Bouza has ties to the community and commitment to KDH
March 21, 2012: Beth Donovan Hospice moves into new office space at Kemptville District Hospital
As part of its focus on being an integrated health hub for the community, Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) has partnered with Beth Donovan Hospice to offer the palliative care provider new office space at the hospital.
March 7, 2012: Kemptville Hospital releases video celebrating launch of new joint replacement services
In the same week that its 100th orthopaedic surgery patient received her new knee, Kemptville District Hospital has released a video celebrating the launch of the program in late 2011, when it became one of a handful of small hospitals in North America performing this type of surgery.
January 31, 2012: Kemptville District Hospital Expands Education and Support Programs to Help Combat the Global Epidemic of Diabetes
Demonstrating its continued focus on population health issues in its catchment area, the hospital has announced expanded services for people with diabetes and pre-diabetes
January 19, 2012: Kemptville Hospital's Dietary Department Receives Award
Led by Dietician Andrea Corbett, the Food and Nutrition Services group is named Morrison's Regional Unit of the Year
January 3, 2012: KDH Executives Contracts
Kemptville District Hospital values transparency and accountability. For this reason, in conjunction with hospitals across Ontario, we have made public the contracts of our current executive team
Appropriate compensation is a key element in attracting and retaining the kind of leaders we need at KDH. Our executive compensation consists of salary plus standard employee benefits.