Kemptville District Hospital welcomes 10 new Emergency Department physicians

KEMPTVILLE, ONTARIO, February 12, 2026 – Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is pleased to announce the successful recruitment of 10 new Emergency Department (ED) physicians. KDH launched a recruitment campaign in the late fall of 2025 to grow its roster of ED physicians.

“The addition of ten new emergency physicians is an important step forward for Kemptville District Hospital,” said Dr. Colin Sentongo, KDH Chief of Staff. “It improves stability in our Emergency Department, supports our existing medical staff, and helps ensure that residents of North Grenville and surrounding communities can continue to access high quality emergency care when they need it most.”

Dr. Sentongo noted that KDH’s new CT scanner was a key component in the hospital’s ability to recruit new physicians, referring to the CT as the “gold standard of care.”

“Our Emergency Department team is delighted to welcome new colleagues, who bring invaluable skills and knowledge to the table,” said Dr. Tahereh Hosseini, Chief of KDH’s Emergency Department. “We will continue to recruit emergency physicians because our hospital prioritizes resilience, sustainability, growth, and service excellence.”

Having a full complement of ED physicians will benefit the community by ensuring continuity of emergency care, 24/7. KDH’s Emergency Department serves approximately 20,000 people per year.

“I want to recognize the leadership and dedication of Dr. Hosseini during this recruitment process,” said the hospital’s President and CEO, Frank Vassallo. “Dr. Hosseini worked tirelessly to recruit new physicians for our Emergency Department, which will help stabilize emergency care for our region.”

KDH would also like to recognize the leadership of North Grenville’s Municipal Council for supporting physician recruitment efforts in recent years.

The group of new ED physicians bring years of experience and expertise to KDH’s Emergency Department, and they look forward to serving the community.

About Kemptville District Hospital

Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is an integrated health services organization serving the health needs of North Grenville, the eastern regions of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, and South Ottawa in partnership with other healthcare and community organizations in our region. KDH is part of an approved Ontario Health Team – Ottawa West Four Rivers – comprised of many community services and primary care providers. KDH provides 24-hour emergency care, inpatient care, surgical programs including advanced orthopedic surgery, and outpatient clinics. KDH is committed to our mission of ‘Building Healthier Communities’ based on people-centered care and collaborative partnerships.

Media contact:

Jenn Westendorp, Communications Officer

Kemptville District Hospital

613.258.6133 x 225

Email: jwestendorp@kdh.on.ca