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# KDH

Kemptville District Hospital

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- [KDH welcomes new internal medicine specialist, Dr. Rimon Ghattas](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-welcomes-new-internal-medicine-specialist-dr-rimon-ghattas/) - Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is pleased to announce that Internal Medicine specialist Dr. Rimon Ghattas has joined the KDH team of physicians. Dr. Ghattas will be providing general Internal Medicine services as well as assessment and management of chest pain (including referrals for exercise stress testing), atrial and ventricular arrhythmias, congestive heart failure, uncontrolled diabetes
- [Kemptville District Hospital Auxiliary invites you to 62nd annual Hey Day](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kemptville-district-hospital-auxiliary-invites-you-to-62nd-annual-hey-day/) - The Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) Auxiliary is pleased to present the 62nd edition of Hey Day on June 6 and 7. The major fundraising event is being held at the North Grenville Municipal Centre arena (285 County Road 44, Kemptville). Hey Day is a long-standing tradition in Kemptville that dates back to before the hospital
- [Donor matching dollars for new x-ray machine at Kemptville District Hospital](https://www.kdh.on.ca/donor-matching-dollars-for-new-x-ray-machine-at-kemptville-district-hospital/) - Gavin Murphy is challenging the community to match him dollar for dollar to purchase a new x-ray machine for Kemptville District Hospital (KDH). The KDH Foundation is launching a matching fundraising campaign in partnership with Murphy, who has pledged $230,000, or approximately half the cost of the new x-ray. For every dollar that people donate
- [Kemptville District Hospital celebrates 2,000th CT scan](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kemptville-district-hospital-celebrates-2000th-ct-scan/) - Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) celebrated its 2,000th CT scan on Friday, October 10, 2025. This major milestone marks approximately six months since KDH welcomed its first CT patient on April 14, 2025. The Tallman Family CT Scanner Suite has improved access to safe, high quality health care by providing advanced diagnostic imaging close to home.
- [Kemptville District Hospital puts out call for community volunteers](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kemptville-district-hospital-puts-out-call-for-community-volunteers/) - Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is looking for volunteers to join our incredible team. Do you have an interest in contributing to high quality and safe health care for your community? Do you enjoy meeting new people and being part of a team that prioritizes person-centered care? Volunteers have been serving at KDH since it opened
- [Kemptville District Hospital welcomes new volunteer members and officers](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kemptville-district-hospital-welcomes-new-volunteer-members-and-officers/) - KEMPTVILLE, ONTARIO, SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 – Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is pleased to announce that four new members have joined its Board of Directors. These volunteer directors bring a wide variety of invaluable experience and expertise to the hospital’s governing body. The Board also appointed a new Chair, Erin Bonokoski, Vice-Chair, Helen Zipes, and Treasurer,
- [Kemptville District Hospital hosting free seminar for high school students interested in healthcare careers](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kemptville-district-hospital-hosting-free-seminar-for-high-school-students-interested-in-healthcare-careers/) - August 26, 2025 – Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is hoping to inspire the next generation of health care workers. KDH is hosting its inaugural ‘Explore a Future in Healthcare’ seminar for high school students. The one-day seminar is FREE to attend and open to all students in grades 9 to 12. ‘Explore a Future in
- [PUBLIC NOTICE: KDH mammography machine is now operating](https://www.kdh.on.ca/public-notice-kdh-mammography-machine-is-now-operating/) - August 25, 2025 – Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is pleased to announce that its mammography machine is operating again. The technical issues have been resolved and KDH is hoping to welcome back mammography patients starting on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. KDH asks people to please be patient as staff work on returning mammography services for
- [PUBLIC NOTICE: KDH mammography machine currently not operating](https://www.kdh.on.ca/public-notice-kdh-mammography-machine-currently-not-operating/) - July 3, 2025 – Please be advised that the mammography machine at KDH is experiencing technical issues. The service provider has been investigating and trialing different solutions, but has been unable to repair the machine. Sourcing the necessary parts has proven to be challenging due to the age of the equipment. The mammography machine’s computer
- [Kemptville District Hospital celebrates grand opening of Tallman Family CT Scanner Suite](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kemptville-district-hospital-celebrates-grand-opening-of-tallman-family-ct-scanner-suite/) - KEMPTVILLE, ONTARIO, JUNE 26, 2025 – Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) celebrated the grand opening of the Tallman Family CT Scanner Suite on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. The event marked the culmination of extraordinary efforts – spanning several years – by KDH, the KDH Foundation and the hospital’s incredibly supportive community to improve access to quality
- [Hey Day raises over $50,000 for Kemptville District Hospital](https://www.kdh.on.ca/hey-day-raises-over-50000-for-kemptville-district-hospital/) - Hey Day is set up and ready for shoppers on Friday, June 6! KEMPTVILLE, ON, June 12, 2025 – The Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) Auxiliary is pleased to announce that Hey Day raised over $50,000 for the hospital. The sale brought in approximately $47,900 and the 50/50 raffle raised an additional $4,200. This year marked
- [Kemptville District Hospital to launch ‘Healthcare with Heart’ campaign](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kemptville-district-hospital-to-launch-healthcare-with-heart-campaign/) - KEMPTVILLE, ON, Wednesday, April 30, 2025 – Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is pleased to announce the launch of its ‘Healthcare with Heart’ campaign. The campaign is a creative way for KDH to recognize and showcase its excellent health care workers across all departments – including maintenance, scheduling, environmental services, administration, health records, diagnostic imaging and
- [Annual Kemptville District Hospital Memorial Service to honour patients who passed away](https://www.kdh.on.ca/annual-kemptville-district-hospital-memorial-service-to-honour-patients-who-passed-away/) - KEMPTVILLE, ON, April 17, 2025 – Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is hosting its annual Memorial Service to honour patients who have passed away at the hospital. Every spring, family members and friends are invited to gather for the Memorial Service to honour their loved one, and to hear a message of hope and encouragement for
- [Kemptville District Hospital celebrates first CT scan](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kemptville-district-hospital-celebrates-first-ct-scan/) - KEMPTVILLE, ON, Monday, April 14, 2025 – Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is pleased to announce that its CT Scanner is now operational. KDH welcomed its first CT patient to the state-of-the-art Tallman Family CT Scanner Suite today (April 14, 2025). “This is a dream come true for KDH and our community,” said the hospital’s CEO,
- [One patient, one chart: More hospitals join Epic digital health records system in Eastern Ontario](https://www.kdh.on.ca/one-patient-one-chart-more-hospitals-join-epic-digital-health-records-system-in-eastern-ontario/) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO, April 2, 2025 – Patients throughout Eastern Ontario will soon be able to navigate the health-care system more effectively as six hospitals are joining the Atlas Alliance’s digital health records system. Once these additional hospitals are onboarded, by fall 2026, patients and health-care providers at any of the 16 partner organizations will have
- [Kemptville District Hospital Board seeking volunteer directors](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kemptville-district-hospital-board-seeking-volunteer-directors/) - The Board of Directors for Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is currently seeking candidates to fill the position of volunteer director. KDH is governed by a Board of Directors, which includes 12 to 16 unpaid members-at-large. These volunteer directors have diverse backgrounds and bring a variety of skills and areas of expertise to the Board. Directors
- [Save the date! Kemptville District Hospital Auxiliary hosting Hey Day on June 6 & 7](https://www.kdh.on.ca/save-the-date-kemptville-district-hospital-auxiliary-hosting-hey-day-on-june-6-7/) - Hey Day is back for its 62nd year! The Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) Auxiliary invites you to its major fundraising garage sale, which brings in tens of thousands of dollars for the hospital each year. Hey Day is set for Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7 at the North Grenville Municipal Centre arena. “We’re
- [Kemptville District Hospital Foundation gifts $2.3 million for CT Scanner](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kemptville-district-hospital-foundation-gifts-2-3-million-for-ct-scanner/) - The Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) Foundation is pleased to announce it has made a gift of $2.3 million to the hospital to purchase a new CT Scanner. The cheque presentation was held on Friday, January 31 following a very successful 18-month fundraising campaign. The Foundation’s Crossroads Campaign, led by Honorary Chair Louise Tallman, exceeded its goal
- [PUBLIC NOTICE: Delivery of CT Scanner Modular Unit on Wednesday, January 15](https://www.kdh.on.ca/public-notice-delivery-of-ct-scanner-modular-unit-on-wednesday-january-15/) - Please be advised that KDH is expecting delivery of its CT Scanner modular unit on Wednesday, January 15. The unit comes in two sections, each 45 feet long by 15 feet wide, and will be hoisted into place using a large crane. This is very exciting news for KDH and our community, as we get
- [Kemptville District Hospital unveils new x-ray machine](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kemptville-district-hospital-unveils-new-x-ray-machine/) - Kemptville District Hospital’s new General X-Ray machine saw its first patient on Wednesday, November 20. Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is pleased to announce that its new general x-ray machine is operational. The state-of-the-art diagnostic tool saw its first patient on Wednesday, November 20. “The installation of our new x-ray machine marks a significant milestone in
- [Canada’s Chief Nursing Officer visits Kemptville District Hospital](https://www.kdh.on.ca/canadas-chief-nursing-officer-visits-kemptville-district-hospital/) - Dr. Leigh Chapman, Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) of Canada, met with nurses at Kemptville District Hospital on Tuesday, November 19. Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) welcomed Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) of Canada, Dr. Leigh Chapman, on Tuesday, November 19. The visit included a tour of KDH, conversations with nurses and an open forum session with Dr.
- [Kemptville District Hospital Auxiliary presents $160,000 cheque to hospital for CT Scanner](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kemptville-district-hospital-auxiliary-presents-160000-cheque-to-hospital-for-ct-scanner/) - Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is pleased to announce a significant contribution from the KDH Auxiliary. The Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) Auxiliary donated $160,000 to KDH on Wednesday, October 30. From left; KDH Foundation Executive Director Joanne Mavis, KDH Auxiliary President André Rancourt, North Grenville Mayor Nancy Peckford, Chair of the Crossroads Campaign Louise Tallman and
- [Construction starting for CT Scanner at KDH](https://www.kdh.on.ca/construction-starting-for-ct-scanner-at-kdh/) - Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is delighted to announce that construction is underway for our new CT Scanner addition. Pre-construction work started on Monday, September 23, 2024 with the removal of the parking island and cement curbs around the new CT Modular Cassette space. The prefabricated addition will be located at the back of the hospital
- [KDH Board of Directors Welcomes Six New Members](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-board-of-directors-welcomes-six-new-members/) - The Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) Board of Directors is pleased to announce that it has welcomed six new members, elected at its 64th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on June 27, 2024. “I am very pleased to welcome Darryl Boyce, George Enei, Gilles LeVasseur, Patrick Snelling, Tedd Wood, and Gordon Wyse to the KDH Board
- [KDH names Katie Hogue as its new VP Nursing/Clinical Services and Chief Nursing Executive](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-names-katie-hogue-as-its-new-vp-nursing-clinical-services-and-chief-nursing-executive/) - Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Katie Hogue, Nurse Practitioner and Certified Healthcare Executive (CHE), as its new Vice President of Nursing/Clinical Services and Chief Nursing Executive (CNE), effective August 19, 2024. Hogue brings to KDH 19 years of progressive leadership experience in the healthcare sector, with six years as
- [KDH announces a new barrier-free parking system](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-announces-a-new-barrier-free-parking-system/) - Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is pleased to announce that its parking system is transitioning to a gateless entry system to improve the flow of traffic and simplify parking for all users. The new ‘Scan to Pay’ format, set to launch on July 8, 2024, will ensure seamless entry and exit for all users and allow
- [KDH to break ground on CT Scanner addition June 17, 2024](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-to-break-ground-on-ct-scanner-addition-june-17-2024/) - Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is pleased to announce that the official ground-breaking ceremony for its future CT Scanner suite will take place on Monday, June 17, 2024 at 4 pm on the front lawn of the hospital. All are welcome to attend the event, which will feature remarks from several dignitaries before the official ceremonial
- [KDH Auxiliary Members honoured at annual Volunteer Appreciation Event](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-auxiliary-members-honoured-at-annual-volunteer-appreciation-event/) - Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) honoured its dedicated volunteers on Friday, April 19, 2024 at a well-attended Volunteer Appreciation Tea held during National Volunteer Week. KDH’s Chief Executive Officer Frank Vassallo welcomed attendees along with Jeff Nolan, Chair of the hospital’s Board of Directors, and several members of nursing staff. North Grenville Mayor Nancy Peckford also
- [Kemptville Hospital's Dietary Department Receives Award](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kemptville-hospitals-dietary-department-receives-award/) - Led by Dietitian Andrea Corbett, the Food and Nutrition Services group is named Morrison’s Regional Unit of the Year JANUARY 19, 2012 – Kemptville District Hospital is committed to a patient-focused approach to healthcare in every department, and recently the dietary unit was honoured with an award for demonstrating that approach. Several members of the
- [Kemptville District Hospital Expands Education and Support Programs to Help Combat the Global Epidemic of Diabetes](https://www.kdh.on.ca/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 23, 2012 - With an emphasis on prevention, Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) has committed staff and resources to help tackle the global epidemic of diabetes: teams at both KDH and
- [Talented teenage artist paints large-scale mural at Kemptville District Hospital](https://www.kdh.on.ca/talented-teenage-artist-paints-large-scale-mural-at-kemptville-district-hospital/) - High school student Dan Williams has created an eye-catching 40-foot mural in the hospital’s Interim Long-Term Care unit that is brightening the days of both residents and staff FEBRUARY 25, 2012 - Follow your passion: this is advice often given to high school students trying to choose a career path. Following your passion can be
- [KDH Board Seeking Volunteer Directors](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-board-seeking-volunteer-directors/) - The Board of Directors of Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is currently seeking candidates to fill the position of Director. KDH is governed by a Board of Directors which includes 12 to 16 unpaid members-at-large. These volunteer Directors have diverse backgrounds and bring a variety of skills and areas of expertise to the Board. Directors must
- [KDH announces start of laparoscopic hysterectomy surgical program](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-announces-start-of-laparoscopic-hysterectomy-surgical-program/) - February 8, 2024 was a landmark day at Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) as obstetrician/gynecologist Dr. Tammy LeRiche performed the first ever laparoscopic hysterectomy at the 40-bed community hospital. Dr. LeRiche is an accomplished surgeon who has been performing laparoscopic hysterectomies for 11 years, having established a successful day surgery laparoscopic hysterectomy program in Brockville as
- [Annual KDH Memorial Service honours patients who have passed away](https://www.kdh.on.ca/annual-kdh-memorial-service-honours-patients-who-have-passed-away/) - “Joy shared is joy multiplied; grief shared is grief diminished,” said Susan Brown, Chair of the Pastoral Care Committee at Kemptville District Hospital (KDH). She was describing the intention of the KDH Memorial Service, held annually to honour patients who have died in the previous year while admitted at the hospital. Every spring, immediate and
- [KDH unveils new Strategic Plan 2022-2026](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-unveils-new-strategic-plan-2022-2026/) - (KEMPTVILLE, ONTARIO) FEBRUARY 7, 2023 – Following extensive stakeholder and community engagement, Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) has released a new Strategic Plan that will guide its way forward in the complex health care environment through 2026. Entitled, Your Hospital, Your Community: Growing Together, the new Strategic Plan was developed in collaboration with more than 800
- [North Grenville COVID-19 Assessment Centre in Kemptville closing its doors March 31, 2023](https://www.kdh.on.ca/north-grenville-covid-19-assessment-centre-in-kemptville-closing-its-doors-march-31-2023/) - KEMPTVILLE, ONTARIO, MARCH 9, 2023 – After two and a half years, 33,000 COVID tests and 44,000 COVID vaccinations, the North Grenville COVID-19 Assessment Centre (NGCAC) in Kemptville is closing on March 31, 2023. “I’m so grateful to our staff, physicians and partners for their commitment to providing COVID testing and assessment in this area
- [MyChart Connects Patients to Their Health Story](https://www.kdh.on.ca/mychart-connects-patients-to-their-health-story/) - MARCH 13, 2023 – Terry MacLellan and his family have lived in Barrhaven for 13 years, but they still think of Winchester District Memorial Hospital as their hospital of choice. In fact, they wouldn’t think twice about driving down Highway 31 for care. Now, Terry says the option to use MyChart to track the care
- [KDH Auxiliary Presents Annual Donation to the Hospital Prior to National Volunteer Week](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-auxiliary-presents-annual-donation-to-the-hospital-prior-to-national-volunteer-week/) - KEMPTVILLE, ONTARIO, April 14, 2023 – The Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) Auxiliary has donated $60,000 to the Hospital in the lead-up to National Volunteer Week, April 16-22, 2023. This year’s annual donation will be used to support the purchase of three new patient beds and a mobile nursing station for the inpatient medical unit, as
- [KDH Auxiliary Members honoured at Volunteer Appreciation Tea](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-auxiliary-members-honoured-at-volunteer-appreciation-tea/) - KEMPTVILLE, ONTARIO, April 28, 2023 – Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) honoured its dedicated volunteers on Friday, April 21, 2023 at a well-attended Volunteer Appreciation Tea held, according to tradition, during National Volunteer Week. KDH’s Chief Executive Officer, Frank J. Vassallo, opened the afternoon’s program with a warm welcome to the dozens of members of the
- [McDougall Brown Insurance donates $3,000 to KDH to replace missing wheelchair](https://www.kdh.on.ca/mcdougall-brown-insurance-donates-3000-to-kdh-to-replace-missing-wheelchair/) - KEMPTVILLE, ONTARIO, July 7, 2023 – When a valuable wheelchair went missing from Kemptville District Hospital (KDH), the hospital’s Chief Financial Officer and VP Operations Brittany Rivard reached out to KDH’s insurance provider, McDougall Insurance Brokers Limited, about making an insurance claim. Account Executive Megan Schooley quickly confirmed that KDH’s deductible was too high to
- [WAY Collaborative promotes self-care as a support for mental health on International Self-Care Day](https://www.kdh.on.ca/way-collaborative-promotes-self-care-as-a-support-for-mental-health-on-international-self-care-day/) - KEMPTVILLE, ONTARIO, JULY 21, 2023 – North Grenville’s WAY (Wellness Access for Youth) collaborative wants to spread the word that July 24 is International Self-Care Day, a day to recognize the importance of self-care for our mental and physical health. “Self-care includes anything that we do to care for our physical, psychological, and emotional health,”
- [KDH welcomes a new Specialist, Obstetrician/Gynecologist Dr. Tammy LeRiche](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kemptville-district-hospital-welcomes-a-new-specialist-obstetrician-gynecologist-dr-tammy-leriche/) - KEMPTVILLE, ONTARIO, SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 – Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is pleased to announce a new specialist providing services in its outpatient clinics: Dr. Tammy LeRiche, a highly respected obstetrician/gynecologist, has recently established a Gynecology Clinic. Dr. LeRiche will be seeing patients from the local communities KDH serves as well as those undergoing Gynecology surgery
- [Planned Network Outage Overnight Saturday, October 21, 2023](https://www.kdh.on.ca/planned-network-outage-overnight-saturday-october-21-2023/) - Please be advised there will be a planned network outage at KDH from 8:00 pm Saturday October 21, 2023 until 4:00 am Sunday October 22, 2023. The outage is required for replacement of a number of core switches as part of a significant IT Infrastructure upgrade. This planned outage entails the shutdown of ALL network services,
- [KDH Foundation funds new anesethesia ventilators](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-foundation-funds-new-anesethesia-ventilators/) - In July 2023, KDH received three new anesthesia ventilators funded by the KDH Foundation. “Anesthesia ventilators are essentially the machinery that keeps the patient alive during surgery,” explained Dr. Colin Sentongo, who served KDH as Chief of Anesthesiology for six years before being appointed Chief of Staff in 2021. “They breathe for the patient; they
- [The Ottawa Hospital and Kemptville District Hospital collaborate to improve access to care](https://www.kdh.on.ca/the-ottawa-hospital-and-kemptville-district-hospital-collaborate-to-improve-access-to-care/) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO, MAY 31, 2023 – The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) and Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) are working together to provide patients across the region with the high-quality care they need. TOH and its Emergency Physician group will begin working with the KDH Emergency Department to coordinate and help support emergency services in Kemptville throughout this
- [KDH names Jennifer Ellis as its new VP Nursing/Clinical Services & Chief Nursing Executive](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-names-jennifer-ellis-as-its-new-vp-nursing-clinical-services-chief-nursing-executive/) - KEMPTVILLE, ONTARIO, MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2021 – Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Ellis, RN, PhD, as its new Vice President of Nursing/Clinical Services and Chief Nursing Executive (CNE), effective January 4, 2022. Ellis brings to KDH 16 years of progressive leadership experience in the healthcare sector. Her areas
- [An open letter to the community from your healthcare workers](https://www.kdh.on.ca/an-open-letter-to-the-community-from-your-healthcare-workers-2/) - December 17, 2021 Dear friends and neighbours across Lanark, Leeds and Grenville, Our communities are facing a very concerning increase of COVID-19 cases. The Omicron variant is here, and it is increasing the pressures on our already fragile health system. Every person carrying the Omicron variant is infecting more than four other people. By comparison,
- [KDH names Brittany Rivard as its new CFO and VP Operations](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-names-brittany-rivard-as-its-new-cfo-and-vp-operations/) - FEBRUARY 2, 2022 – Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Brittany Rivard, CPA, CA as its new Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Operations, effective February 16, 2022. Rivard is an accomplished operations leader who brings to KDH 12 years of progressive experience in a number of industries, with
- [KDH Board seeking new Directors](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-board-seeking-new-directors-2/) - MARCH 7, 2022 – The Board of Directors of Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is currently seeking candidates to fill the position of Director. Made up of dedicated volunteers, the KDH Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing the operations of the Hospital and guiding its future in the health system. The Board determines the Hospital’s
- [KDH celebrates its Volunteers During National Volunteer Week 2022](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-celebrates-its-volunteers-during-national-volunteer-week-2022-2/) - APRIL 23, 2022 – During National Volunteer Appreciation Week, April 24-30, 2022, Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) celebrates and thanks its many dedicated volunteers: the members of the KDH Auxiliary, the KDH Patient and Family Advisory Committee, the KDH Foundation Board of Directors, KDH Board of Directors, and community physicians who volunteer on various medical committees.
- [KDH receives official designation as a CT Site](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-receives-official-designation-as-a-ct-site-2/) - APRIL 27, 2022 – Kemptville District Hospital (KDH)’s initiative to add CT scanning capability to its services took a huge leap forward today with the announcement that the Ontario government has officially designated KDH as a CT Site. “Currently our patients requiring CT have to be transported to Ottawa or Winchester, causing delays in getting
- [North Grenville COVID-19 Assessment Centre transitioning to DIY Collection Centre](https://www.kdh.on.ca/north-grenville-covid-19-assessment-centre-transitioning-to-diy-collection-centre-2/) - DECEMBER 22, 2021 – Effective December 23, 2021, the North Grenville COVID-19 Assessment Centre (NGCAC) is transitioning from a testing centre to a DIY (‘Do It Yourself’) Collection Centre. Patients requiring testing will still need to make an appointment. On arrival at the NGCAC, they will be screened by a physician to ensure they meet
- [KDH and CCHL Establish  New Three-Year Strategic Alliance](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-and-cchl-establish-new-three-year-strategic-alliance/) - New partnership agreement serves as an avenue to promote excellence in the health leadership field Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) has established a new strategic alliance with the Canadian College of Health Leaders (CCHL) to increase the leadership capabilities of health care managers in Canada. Through this agreement, eligible members and KDH employees will work towards
- [Green Light for Ontario Health Team Application](https://www.kdh.on.ca/green-light-for-ontario-health-team-application/) - The Ontario government has given the green light to a group of 70 partners from the Arnprior, North Grenville, Carleton Place, Almonte and West Ottawa regions to submit a full application to become an Ontario Health Team (OHT). OHTs are a new way of delivering people-centered health care, developed as part of the government’s health
- [Outbreak declared at Interim Long-Term Care Unit in Kemptville District Hospital](https://www.kdh.on.ca/outbreak-declared-at-interim-long-term-care-unit-in-kemptville-district-hospital/) - MEDIA RELEASE: Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit April 2, 2021 The Health Unit is working with the Interim Long-Term Care/Convalescent Care Unit at Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) to manage a COVID-19 outbreak. One staff member has tested positive for COVID-19. A single laboratory confirmed case of COVID-19 in a resident or staff member
- [KDH invites public participation in the development of its new Strategic Plan](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kemptville-district-hospital-invites-public-participation-in-the-development-of-its-new-strategic-plan-2/) - Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is inviting people in the communities it serves to be part of the development of its new strategic plan, which will guide the Hospital's path forward for the next number of years. There are several ways for the public to have a voice about what KDH could and should be to
- [KDH Auxiliary presents annual donation to the Hospital prior to National Volunteer Week](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-auxiliary-presents-annual-donation-to-the-hospital-prior-to-national-volunteer-week-3/) - The Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) Auxiliary has donated $40,000 to the hospital in the lead-up to National Volunteer Week, April 18-24, 2021. This year’s annual donation will be used to support the installation of a Negative Pressure Isolation Room in the Inpatient Medical Unit. This gift to the hospital represents an amazing accomplishment for the
- [KDH names Dr. Colin Sentongo as its new Chief of Staff](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-names-dr-colin-sentongo-as-its-new-chief-of-staff/) - KEMPTVILLE, ONTARIO, FRIDAY, JULY 16, 2021 – The Board of Directors of Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Colin Sentongo as the Hospital’s new Chief of Staff, effective July 2, 2021. A highly regarded anesthetist and ER physician, Dr. Sentongo brings to his new role six years of leadership
- [KDH Announces its 2021-2022 Board of Directors](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-announces-its-2021-2022-board-of-directors/) - KEMPTVILLE, ONTARIO, MONDAY, JULY 19, 2021 – Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is pleased to announce that Elizabeth MacPherson has been elected Chair of its Board of Directors, and will be supported in this role by Directors Jeff Nolan, who was elected Vice-Chair, and Stephen Saslove, elected Treasurer. The elections took place at the hospital’s 61st
- [New Ontario Health Team Approved](https://www.kdh.on.ca/new-ontario-health-team-approved/) - September 17, 2021 - A collaboration of over 60 health system partners from the Arnprior, North Grenville, Carleton Place, Almonte and West Ottawa regions reached an important milestone today in their application to become an Ontario Health Team (OHT), with the Ministry of Health officially approving their application. OHTs, being formed across the province, are
- [KDH introduces mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for visitors](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-introduces-mandatory-covid-19-vaccination-for-visitors/) - Effective October 18, 2021, Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) will implement a new policy that makes it mandatory for all visitors to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The policy is intended to maximize the safety of KDH patients and staff and is consistent with the hospital's mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for staff and aligned with the provincial implementation
- [KDH is currently experiencing an I.T. disruption](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-is-currently-experiencing-an-it-disruption/) - Wednesday, October 20, 2021 KDH is currently experiencing an IT disruption. We are diligently working to get all systems back online. In the meantime - outpatient x-rays and ultrasounds scheduled for tomorrow (October 21, 2021) will be cancelled – you will be called if this affects you; registration of patients in the ER, Clinics and
- [KDH temporarily closes Emergency Department due to I.T. disruption](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-temporarily-closes-emergency-department-due-to-i-t-disruption-2/) - October 20, 2021 Due to an I.T. disruption at the hospital that began early this morning, the Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) Emergency Department will be temporarily closing at 7am tomorrow (October 21, 2021). Anyone requiring immediate medical attention should call 911 and paramedics will transport them to the nearest emergency department for care. The decision
- [KDH reopens Emergency Department in collaboration with local hospital partners](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-reopens-emergency-department-in-collaboration-with-local-hospital-partners/) - Friday, October 22, 2021 | Updated Saturday, October 23, 2021 Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is pleased to announce that its Emergency Department has reopened. Although IT issues remain and the hospital continues to operate under a “Code Grey”, collaboration with local hospital partners has enabled the resumption of Emergency Department services. For local residents, it
- [KDH Board of Directors seeking Chief of Staff](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-board-of-directors-seeking-chief-of-staff-2/) - Located in the municipality of North Grenville, Kemptville is a vibrant, fast-growing community. Kemptville District Hospital is a 40-bed health care facility serving residents in North Grenville and South Ottawa. KDH is accredited with national exemplary standing and offers an array of services, including 24-hour emergency care, advanced orthopaedic surgery, in-hospital care, on-site diagnostic imaging
- [KDH Auxiliary takes major annual fundraiser, Hey Day, online](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-auxiliary-takes-major-annual-fundraiser-hey-day-online/) - The Kemptville District Hospital Auxiliary (KDHA)’s annual giant garage sale, Hey Day, has been their single largest fundraising effort for over 60 years. Hey Day Co-ordinator, Jolene Stover, today announced that the KDHA has stepped up to the challenge and their Hey Day 50/50 fundraiser is going online to benefit Kemptville District Hospital (KDH). Tickets
- [Electric vehicle charging stations installed at KDH courtesy of Tesla Canada](https://www.kdh.on.ca/electric-vehicle-charging-stations-installed-at-kemptville-district-hospital-courtesy-of-tesla-canada/) - KEMPTVILLE, ONTARIO, SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 - Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is pleased to announce that its upper parking lot has recently been equipped with three electric car charging stations thanks to Tesla. The charging stations (connectors) – two made for Tesla vehicles and a third that is for all EV brands (J1772) – are available
- [KDH working to restore systems following cybersecurity incident](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-working-to-restore-systems-following-cybersecurity-incident/) - Update November 25, 2021: Mammography and Bone Mineral Density patients, please be advised that pre-booked appointments are not able to proceed at this time due to residual effects of the cyber incident. Our Bookings Department will call you to reschedule. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2021 Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is working to restore its systems and
- [Update on Postponed Surgeries and other non urgent services](https://www.kdh.on.ca/update-on-postponed-surgeries-and-other-non-urgent-services/) - June 2, 2020 - With the Province’s decision to allow healthcare providers to resume services that had been deferred by COVID-19, hospitals in the Champlain Region are taking a coordinated approach to resuming scheduled surgeries, procedures, and other non-urgent clinical services. Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is working closely with other hospitals in the region to
- [WAY Collaborative offers tips to help children and youth manage their mental health through the COVID-19 pandemic](https://www.kdh.on.ca/way-collaborative-offers-tips-to-help-children-and-youth-manage-their-mental-health-through-the-covid-19-pandemic/) - Amid ongoing concerns around the COVID-19 pandemic, North Grenville’s WAY Collaborative is offering some basic tips to support children and youth experiencing heightened stress and anxiety manage their mental health. “It’s normal to feel worried and overwhelmed during these uncertain times,” said Lorena Crosbie, Executive Director of Children’s Mental Health of Leeds and Grenville, a
- [KDH Auxiliary cancels what would have been its 60th annual ‘Hey Day’ fundraiser](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-auxiliary-cancels-what-would-have-been-its-60th-annual-hey-day-fundraiser-2/) - The Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) Auxiliary has made the difficult decision to cancel Hey Day 2020, scheduled for June 12thand 13th. This would have been the historic sixtieth edition of the Auxiliary’s major annual fundraiser for KDH. “In light of the amount of advance preparation involved and the uncertainty around the duration of the COVID-19
- [KDH ‘lights it blue’ to honour essential workers throughout the North Grenville community](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-lights-it-blue-to-honour-essential-workers-throughout-the-north-grenville-community/) - Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is joining the global “Light It Blue” movement to honour and thank all essential workers in the North Grenville community for their ongoing efforts during the COVID-19 crisis. Starting this evening, the garden at the front of the hospital will be bathed in the glow of blue floodlights in a tribute
- [Municipality of North Grenville proclaims June, 2020 “KDH Month” in recognition of its 60th Anniversary](https://www.kdh.on.ca/municipality-of-north-grenville-proclaims-june-2020-as-kemptville-district-hospital-month-in-recognition-of-its-60th-anniversary/) - Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is delighted to announce that the Municipality of North Grenville has proclaimed June, 2020 as “Kemptville District Hospital Month” in honour of its 60th Anniversary. The month of June was chosen for this tribute as KDH’s doors officially opened on June 29, 1960. On that day, members of the KDH Auxiliary
- [Invitation to KDH's 60th Anniversary Virtual Open House](https://www.kdh.on.ca/invitation-to-kdhs-60th-anniversary-virtual-open-house-2/) - Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is proud to be celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2020. Long before the coronavirus was on the radar, we had planned a series of events throughout the year to celebrate our first 60 years. The highlight of the year was to be a Strawberry Social Open House on the hospital grounds
- [Kemptville District Hospital Board seeking new Directors](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kemptville-district-hospital-board-seeking-new-directors/) - The Board of Directors of Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is currently seeking candidates to fill the position of Director. Made up of dedicated volunteers, the KDH Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing the operations of the Hospital and guiding its future in the health system. The Board determines the Hospital’s mission and strategic direction,
- [Local Rural Hospitals Collaborate to Study Transitions in Care](https://www.kdh.on.ca/local-rural-hospitals-collaborate-to-study-transitions-in-care-2/) - ‘Transitions in care’ happen as patients move from one setting to the next. Transitions are times when patients can fall through the cracks and experience setbacks that can result in unnecessary readmissions and complications. A new multi-site evaluation and quality improvement study is hoping to change that. An alliance of three rural hospitals in Ontario
- [KDH seeking Emergency Department Chief](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kemptville-district-hospital-seeking-emergency-department-chief-2/) - Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is accepting applications for the position of Chief of the Emergency Department. This is a part-time position, with a time commitment of between 10 and 20 hours per month. The Chief of Department, reporting to the Chief of Staff, is responsible for the supervision of the clinical care provided by the
- [North Grenville COVID-19 Assessment Centre open as per normal Monday, October 5, 2020](https://www.kdh.on.ca/north-grenville-covid-19-assessment-centre-open-as-per-normal-monday-october-5-2020-2/) - The North Grenville COVID-19 Assessment Centre will be open as per normal on Monday, October 5, 2020 and onwards. The Assessment Centre is located at 15 Campus Drive, Kemptville (30 minutes from South Ottawa, 35 minutes from West Ottawa) and is open Monday through Friday from 7am to 3pm. Here is how it works: Step
- [North Grenville COVID-19 Assessment Centre transitioning to full assessment and treatment centre on October 7, 2020](https://www.kdh.on.ca/north-grenville-covid-19-assessment-centre-transitioning-to-full-assessment-and-treatment-centre-on-october-7-2020/) - On Wednesday, October 7, 2020, the North Grenville COVID-19 Assessment Centre (NGCAC) in Kemptville will be transitioning to a full assessment and treatment centre while also changing its hours to 9:00 am to 5:00 pm for added convenience. As a full assessment and treatment centre, the NGCAC will provide assessment by a physician, testing, and
- [New North Grenville COVID-19 Assessment Centre will receive proceeds from KDH Foundation's Catch the Ace Fundraiser](https://www.kdh.on.ca/new-north-grenville-covid-19-assessment-centre-will-receive-proceeds-from-kemptville-district-hospital-foundations-catch-the-ace-fundraiser/) - The newly opened North Grenville COVID-19 Assessment Centre (NGCAC) was conceived, organized, and opened to the public thanks to Rideau Crossing Family Health Centre, Kemptville District Hospital, the Lanark, Leeds and Grenville District Health Unit, the Municipality of North Grenville, and Leeds Grenville Paramedic Service. To get the site up and running, hospital staff and others
- [KDH bids farewell to long-serving CFO Andrew Pinhey and announces successor, Marcus Hewitt](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-bids-farewell-to-long-serving-cfo-andrew-pinhey-and-announces-successor-marcus-hewitt-2/) - Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is bidding farewell to its long-serving Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and VP of Operations, Andrew Pinhey, who has announced his retirement after 29 years at the eastern Ontario hospital. Starting as an Accounting Payroll Officer in 1991, Pinhey was promoted to Manager of Finance in 1996 and Director of Finance in
- [Hospitals in the Champlain Region slowly and safely increasing scheduled hospital activity](https://www.kdh.on.ca/hospitals-in-the-champlain-region-slowly-and-safely-increasing-scheduled-hospital-activity/) - This is a joint message from chiefs-of-staff at hospitals in the Champlain Region OTTAWA – June 10, 2020 – Hospitals in the Champlain Region are taking a safe, coordinated and gradual approach to increasing scheduled services, which were postponed at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. While hospitals and their clinicians are eager to care
- [New COVID-19 Assessment Centre opens in Kemptville](https://www.kdh.on.ca/new-covid-19-testing-assessment-centre-opens-in-kemptville/) - Beginning Thursday, September 24, 2020 North Grenville residents will have access to a community-based COVID-19 Assessment Centre, located at Bell Hall on Kemptville Campus. Hours of operation will be from Monday to Friday 7:00 am – 3:00 pm. The North Grenville COVID-19 Assessment Centre is a collaboration of five community partners: Rideau Crossing Family Health
- [Diabetes Educators at KDH Give People the Tools They Need to Live Well with Diabetes](https://www.kdh.on.ca/diabetes-educators-at-kdh-give-people-the-tools-they-need-to-live-well-with-diabetes-2/) - To mark World Diabetes Day 2020, November 14, the Diabetes Education & Support Program at KDH would like to take the opportunity to raise awareness about the condition and explain their role in providing patients with the tools they need to live well with diabetes. Thanks to KDH’s Diabetes Dietitian Educator, Julia Hicks R.D., C.D.E.,
- [KDH’s new automated parking gate system set to launch](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kemptville-district-hospitals-new-automated-parking-gate-system-set-to-launch/) - Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is pleased to announce that its new automated parking gate system will be fully operational the week of September 17, 2018. The state of the art new system will be both highly efficient and easy to use, according to KDH's Manager of Building Services, Tammy Buehlow. "The new system will provide
- [KDH issues call for artifacts for 60th Anniversary Historical Display](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kemptville-district-hospital-issues-call-for-artifacts-for-60th-anniversary-historical-display/) - KDH is creating a permanent historical display to celebrate its first 60 years and is asking for the community’s help, seeking artifacts of all kinds – from nurses’ uniforms to antique stethoscopes, photos and even memories from the period. The installation of the display in the spring of 2019 will coincide with the sixtieth anniversary
- [KDH Auxiliary’s bridal fashion show and tea a huge success](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-auxiliarys-bridal-fashion-show-and-tea-a-huge-success/) - Dressed to the nines, 175 ‘wedding guests’ who filled the pews at St. John’s United Church in Kemptville, Ontario on September 23, 2018 shared an afternoon of memories, laughter and even a few tears at the Kemptville District Hospital Auxiliary (KDHA)’s sold-out event, “Celebrating Decades of Bridal Gowns and Engaging in High Tea”. The event,
- [New Friends and Family Quiet Space opens at KDH](https://www.kdh.on.ca/new-friends-and-family-quiet-space-opens-at-kdh/) - We are delighted to announce that, thanks to a generous donation from Jean and the late Keith Newans of Oxford Mills, Ontario, a beautiful new quiet space for friends and family has opened at KDH. The new family gathering space was designed to provide a calm refuge from the stress of a loved one's hospitalization,
- [KDH and Lanark Renfrew Lung Health Program partner to offer new Cardiopulmonary Rehab Program](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-and-lanark-renfrew-lung-health-program-partner-to-offer-new-cardiopulmonary-rehab-program-for-north-grenville/) - In the lead-up to World COPD Day, November 21, 2018, Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) and the Lanark Renfrew Lung Health Program are delighted to announce that they have partnered to provide a new cardiopulmonary rehabilitation (‘rehab’) program at KDH. Designed for people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and heart disease, the new cardiopulmonary rehab
- [KDH physicians answer the question, ‘What does Patient and Family Centred Care mean to you?’](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-physicians-answer-the-question-what-does-patient-and-family-centred-care-mean-to-you/) - Several years ago, Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) made a commitment to Patient and Family Centred Care, pledging to treat all of its patients and families with respect and dignity, to share information with them, and to encourage them to participate in decisions about their care at the level they choose. Recently, KDH asked several of
- [KDH and Lanark Renfrew Lung Health celebrate Grand Opening of New COPD Program](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-and-lanark-renfrew-lung-health-celebrate-grand-opening-of-new-copd-program/) - The annual recognition of World COPD Day took on special significance at Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) on November 21, 2018 as a large gathering of staff and members of the community celebrated the Grand Opening of the hospital’s new program for people with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) and heart disease. Significant among the attendees
- [KDH and WDMH announce research and quality improvement partnership](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-and-wdmh-announce-research-and-quality-improvement-partnership/) - Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) and Winchester District Memorial Hospital (WDMH) are pleased to announce that they have entered into a new partnership for collaborative research and quality improvement. The two hospitals have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to ensure seamless cooperation on quality improvement and rural research. Work has already started on their first
- [KDH Auxiliary donates $70,000 to the Hospital days before Volunteer Week celebrations](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-auxiliary-donates-70000-to-the-hospital-days-before-volunteer-week-celebrations/) - Beating its own annual record, the Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) Auxiliary donated $70,000 to the Hospital in the lead-up to National Volunteer Week, celebrated April 7 to 13, 2019. The funds will be used primarily to purchase two new ‘smart beds’, which can monitor a patient’s health while they sleep and alert a healthcare provider
- [KDH CEO responds to Ontario government’s health system overhaul](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-ceo-responds-to-ontario-governments-health-system-overhaul/) - Frank J. Vassallo, the CEO of Kemptville District Hospital (KDH), is optimistic about the potential for the Ontario government’s new community-based healthcare delivery system to provide better care for the province’s patients and families. “Although lacking in specifics, the planned healthcare delivery system paves the way for a patient and family centred system that will
- [KDH honours it volunteers at annual Volunteer Appreciation Tea](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-honours-it-volunteers-at-annual-volunteer-appreciation-tea/) - Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) honoured its dedicated volunteers on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at a well-attended Volunteer Appreciation Tea held, according to tradition, during National Volunteer Week. After event organizer and staff coordinator of volunteers Emilee VanderHoek had welcomed the dozens of members of the KDH Auxiliary to the North Grenville Municipal Centre, Frank J.
- [Hospitals want you to register as organ and tissue donor](https://www.kdh.on.ca/hospitals-want-you-to-register-as-organ-and-tissue-donor-2/) - Brockville General Hospital (BGH) and Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) are asking for the community’s help. Together, the hospitals are working closely with the Trillium Gift of Life Network (TGLN) to raise awareness about the value of donor registration. According to the TGLN website, every three days someone dies in Ontario because the life-saving organ transplant
- [KDH and CMHLG announce Mental Health Walk-In Clinic for Children and Youth in North Grenville](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-and-cmhlg-announce-mental-health-walk-in-clinic-for-children-and-youth-in-north-grenville/) - Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) and Children’s Mental Health of Leeds and Grenville (CMHLG) are pleased to announce a new mental health walk-in clinic for children and youth in North Grenville. Housed at CMHLG’s Kemptville office at 3-5 Clothier Street, the walk-in clinic is the first new service introduced by the 20-partner collaborative formed to create
- [Children’s Mental Health of Leeds and Grenville and KDH emphasize that new walk-in mental health clinic for children and youth in North Grenville has the capacity to see more clients](https://www.kdh.on.ca/childrens-mental-health-of-leeds-and-grenville-and-kdh-emphasize-that-new-walk-in-mental-health-clinic-for-children-and-youth-in-north-grenville-has-the-capacity-to-see-more-clients/) - It’s a sad fact of life that mental health problems are common in children and youth today. Often families and service providers are unsure of where to go for service and at times there is also a wait for services. Children’s Mental Health of Leeds and Grenville (CMHLG) and Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) want to
- [KDH Diabetes Education Program presents special guest speaker Dr. Melanie Atkinson, Chiropodist](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-diabetes-education-program-presents-special-guest-speaker-dr-melanie-atkinson-chiropodist/) - The Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) Diabetes Education and Support Program is pleased to present Chiropodist Dr. Melanie Atkinson as a guest speaker on the topic of “Diabetes and Foot Care” on June 19, 2019 at 6:30 pm in the hospital’s Courtyard Lounge. Atkinson will discuss the early signs of diabetic foot complications, what to look
- [Brockville General Hospital and KDH celebrate their successful “Be A Donor” campaign](https://www.kdh.on.ca/brockville-general-hospital-and-kdh-celebrate-their-successful-be-a-donor-campaign/) - In recognition of BeADonor month, Brockville General Hospital (BGH) and Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) held a friendly month-long competition to register as many new organ and tissue donors as they could. As part of the challenge, the hospital that recorded the least number of new donor registrations in April would see its CEO spend a
- [Development of KDH-sponsored Ontario Health Team continues following Ministry of Health assessment](https://www.kdh.on.ca/development-of-kdh-sponsored-ontario-health-team-continues-following-ministry-of-health-assessment/) - Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) CEO Frank J. Vassallo announced today that development of its proposed partner-driven Ontario Health Team (OHT) will continue, informed by a formal response received from the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (‘the Ministry). In a letter dated July 18, 2019, the Ministry advised that it had assessed the KDH-sponsored
- [KDH Auxiliary celebrates 60 years of volunteering with an Anniversary Tea](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-auxiliary-celebrates-60-years-of-volunteering-with-an-anniversary-tea/) - The Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) Auxiliary will celebrate its Diamond Jubilee with a 60th Anniversary Tea at KDH on Thursday, September 19, 2019 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. “All are welcome!” declared KDH Auxiliary Vice President Linda Carnegie. “It will be a great opportunity to learn more about our history and visit with past and
- [Mental Health and Addictions Health Hub for Children and Youth in North Grenville reports progress on further development of the Hub](https://www.kdh.on.ca/mental-health-and-addictions-health-hub-for-children-and-youth-in-north-grenville-reports-progress-on-further-development-of-the-hub-2/) - The Mental Health and Addictions Health Hub for Children and Youth in North Grenville (the Hub) is pleased to report that progress on increasing access to services has continued at a steady pace since the opening of a weekly walk-in clinic in Kemptville on April 17, 2019. On June 5, 2019, the 20-partner Hub collaborative
- [KDH achieves Silver in the 2018 Green Hospital Scorecard](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-achieves-silver-in-the-2018-green-hospital-scorecard-2/) - Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is pleased to announce it has been awarded Silver status in the Green Hospital Scorecard (GHS) measuring participating hospitals’ annual environmental performance. “We are delighted that our ongoing sustainability efforts have been rewarded with the Silver rating for the fourth year running,” said the hospital’s Building Services Manager, Tammy Buehlow. “And
- [KDH takes proactive steps to mitigate risk around COVID-19](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kemptville-district-hospital-takes-proactive-steps-to-mitigate-risk-around-covid-19-2/) - Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) has taken a number of proactive steps with the aim of mitigating risk around COVID-19 (coronavirus). With the safety of KDH’s patients and families, staff, physicians and volunteers in mind, the following decisions have been made: Restrictions have been placed on visiting patients until further notice. Many non-acute outpatient clinics (specialist
- [Kemptville District Hospital: “We’re here for the residents of North Grenville”](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kemptville-district-hospital-were-here-for-the-residents-of-north-grenville-2/) - “We’ve taken the appropriate measures to be prepared for COVID-19 and we’re here for the residents of North Grenville,” is the message from Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) today. “KDH has taken a number of steps to ensure that during the COVID-19 pandemic the hospital remains as safe as possible for our patients, staff and visitors,”
- [KDH joins Ontario Breast Screening Program](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-joins-ontario-breast-screening-program/) - Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is pleased to announce that it has been granted official Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP) affiliate status. For women in the communities that KDH serves, this means enhanced services for breast health close to home. As an OBSP affiliate, KDH will provide screening mammograms to women every one to two years,
- [KDH achieves a rare perfect score and earns the highest rating, Exemplary Standing, in its Accreditation Canada survey](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kemptville-district-hospital-achieves-a-rare-perfect-score-and-earns-the-highest-rating-exemplary-standing-in-its-accreditation-canada-survey/) - Accreditation Canada has recognized Kemptville District Hospital (KDH)’s clinical and operational performance with its highest rating, Exemplary Standing, for the second time running. KDH achieved a rare perfect score in its recent onsite accreditation survey, conducted November 28 through December 1, 2016, meeting 100 percent of the 1,666 criteria that Accreditation Canada used to measure
- [KDH’s new ER Chief, Dr. Jonathan Rathwell, explains what goes on behind the scenes in a busy Emergency Room](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdhs-new-er-chief-dr-jonathan-rathwell-explains-what-goes-on-behind-the-scenes-in-a-busy-emergency-room/) - Hospital emergency rooms (ERs) are often in the headlines – due to wait times, record numbers of patients during flu season, aggression toward ER staff, and more. What is missing from most of these news stories is a discussion of how ERs function from day to day. People who come to Emergency are very conscious
- [KDH recognizes a new kind of volunteer: the Patient and Family Advisor](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-recognizes-a-new-kind-of-volunteer-the-patient-and-family-advisor/) - As National Volunteer Week is celebrated across Canada, Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is acknowledging a new kind of hospital volunteer: the Patient and Family Advisor. Patient and Family Advisors at KDH partner with staff and physicians to provide direct input into policies, programs and practices that affect patient care and services. Their contributions include sharing
- [Auxiliary donates $65,000 to KDH to enhance patient care](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-auxiliary-donates-65000-to-the-hospital-to-enhance-patient-care/) - The Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) Auxiliary has donated $65,000 to KDH to enhance patient care at the busy North Grenville, Ontario hospital. The Auxiliary has chosen to have their donation go toward the purchase of pain pumps for palliative patients, a new endoscope for the OR, equipment to help monitor carbon dioxide levels for patients
- [What to expect on a visit to the KDH ER](https://www.kdh.on.ca/what-to-expect-on-a-visit-to-the-kdh-er/) - On arrival, please speak to any member of our staff if your condition is life-threatening (you are experiencing shortness of breath or chest pains, for example). You will see the triage nurse immediately. If your condition is not life-threatening, please take a number and have a seat in our waiting area. You will see the
- [KDH celebrates its Auxiliary Members with annual Volunteer Appreciation Event](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdhl-celebrates-its-auxiliary-members-with-annual-volunteer-appreciation-event/) - In conjunction with National Volunteer Week, Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) celebrated its Auxiliary members and volunteers on April 27, 2017 with a Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon held in nearby Burritts Rapids, Ontario. Dozens of volunteers packed Lock 17 Bistro overlooking the historic Rideau Waterway, where the event began with a few words of thanks from the
- [KDH, celebrating with the Ottawa Heart Institute: 10 years of offering smoking cessation support to patients!](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-celebrating-with-the-ottawa-heart-institute-10-years-of-offering-smoking-cessation-support-to-patients/) - Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is celebrating today ten years of partnership with the Ottawa Heart Institute’s Ottawa Model for Smoking Cessation (OMSC). Since implementation of the OMSC at KDH, approximately 250 smokers have been reached through personalized, best practice tobacco dependence treatment, resulting in increased quit attempts and long-term cessation. An estimated 100 smokers are
- [KDH announces plans to double its clinic space](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-announces-plans-to-double-its-outpatient-space/) - Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is pleased to announce a major modernization project that will double the current array of outpatient services offered by the busy hospital, located 20 minutes south of Ottawa. The project was driven by public consultations undertaken in 2016 that indicated an increasing demand in the region for outpatient services focused on
- [KDH one of the first to attain Silver Status in the Healthy Foods in Champlain Hospitals Initiative](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kemptville-district-hospital-one-of-the-first-to-attain-silver-status-in-the-healthy-foods-in-champlain-hospitals-initiative/) - Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) has once again been recognized by the Healthy Foods in Champlain Hospitals initiative, this time for its achievement of Silver status in the program, which aims to create a healthy food environment in hospitals within the Champlain Local Health Integration Network (LHIN). KDH is the second of the 20 Champlain hospitals
- [KDH names Dr. Penny McGregor as its new Chief of Staff](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-names-dr-penny-mcgregor-as-its-new-chief-of-staff/) - The Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Penny McGregor as the Hospital's new Chief of Staff, effective July 3, 2017. Dr. McGregor brings to KDH 14 years of experience in patient-centred family medicine, combined with close to a decade of administrative experience gained as Clinical Chief
- [KDH Board of Directors welcomes new members Bryonie Baxter and Elizabeth MacPherson](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-board-of-directors-welcomes-new-members-bryonie-baxter-and-elizabeth-macpherson/) - KDH Board of Directors is pleased to announce that it has welcomed two new members: Bryonie Baxter and Elizabeth MacPherson. Bryonie Baxter brings more than a decade of leadership in the education and not for profit sectors to the skills-based KDH Board. She is currently the Executive Director of The Elizabeth Fry Society of Ottawa,
- [KDH invites the public to attend the Grand Opening of its new state of the art clinic space](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-invites-the-public-to-attend-the-grand-opening-of-its-new-state-of-the-art-clinic-space/) - After months of planning and construction, Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is pleased to announce the Grand Opening of the new Clinics at KDH on September 29, 2017 from 4 to 6 pm. The community at large is invited to attend this special event, which will include tours of the state of the art new clinic
- [KDH Celebrates Grand Opening of New Clinic Space](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kemptville-district-hospital-celebrates-grand-opening-of-new-clinic-space/) - September 29, 2017 was a day of celebration as Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) held the Grand Opening of its state-of-the-art new clinic space. The new clinic wing is located on the upper level of the hospital, where 4,000 square feet of under-utilized space was modernized to effectively double KDH’s current array of outpatient services. The
- [KDH completely smoke-free as of January 1, 2018](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-to-be-completely-smoke-free-as-of-january-1-2018/) - As of January 1, 2018, Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) will be entirely smoke-free – both inside the hospital and on its grounds – in compliance with provincial legislation. This means that patients, visitors and staff will have to leave hospital property if they want to smoke. “For the past two years, we’ve been permitted under
- [KDH staff recognized for their hard work during the busy winter period](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-staff-recognized-for-their-hard-work-during-the-busy-winter-period/) - Canadian winters – with snow, sleet and freezing rain causing hazardous driving conditions outside and keeping people inside where germs abound – present additional challenges for hospitals across the country. With each winter season comes an increase in influenza cases, motor vehicle accidents, hospital bed shortages, and more. In recognition of the extra effort required
- [KDH welcomes two new specialists, Dr. Kate Kelly, Skin Cancer and Reconstructive Surgeon, and Dr. Irfan Moledina, Consultant Paediatrician](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-welcomes-two-new-specialists-dr-kate-kelly-skin-cancer-and-reconstructive-surgeon-and-dr-irfan-moledina-consultant-paediatrician/) - Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is pleased to announce two new specialists providing services in its newly redesigned outpatient clinic wing: Dr. Kate Kelly, Skin Cancer and Reconstructive Surgeon, and Dr. Irfan Moledina, Consultant Paediatrician. Dr. Kelly will serve local patients referred by their family doctor or specialist physician, offering surgical treatment for skin lesions suspicious
- [KDH receives funding for a Mental Health and Addictions Health Hub for Children and Youth](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-receives-funding-for-a-mental-health-and-addictions-health-hub-for-children-and-youth/) - Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) has received funding to help develop a Mental Health and Addictions Health Hub for children and youth in North Grenville. The funding, from the Champlain Local Health Integration Network (LHIN)’s Small Hospital Transformation Fund, will enable KDH to work with a variety of community partners to develop the health hub. The
- [KDH Patient and Family Advisor Bob Hale appointed to the Ontario Health Minister’s new PFAC](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-patient-and-family-advisor-bob-hale-appointed-to-the-ontario-health-ministers-new-pfac/) - Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is very pleased to announce that Bob Hale, Co-Chair of its Patient and Family Advisory Committee, has been appointed to the Ontario Health Minister’s own Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) Comprised of a Chair and 15 members, the new PFAC of the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC)
- [KDH Auxiliary donates $65,000 to the Hospital in lead-up to National Volunteer Week](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kemptville-district-hospital-auxiliary-donates-65000-to-the-hospital-in-lead-up-to-national-volunteer-week/) - Kemptville District Hospital (KDH)’s volunteer organization, the KDH Auxiliary, has donated an impressive $65,000 to enhance patient care at the Hospital just days before National Volunteer Week is celebrated April 15 to 21, 2018. “This is the fourth year in a row that the Auxiliary’s annual donation has totaled $65,000, and we couldn’t be more
- [In recognition of Parkinson’s Awareness Month, KDH spreads the word about its innovative Parkinson’s program](https://www.kdh.on.ca/in-recognition-of-parkinsons-awareness-month-kdh-spreads-the-word-about-its-innovative-parkinsons-program/) - As Parkinson’s Awareness Month is recognized across Canada, Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is spreading the word about its unique program for people with the neurodegenerative illness. For a number of years, KDH has been offering a weekly Parkinson’s Exercise and Movement Group that focuses on strengthening and balance exercises – last year KDH moved the
- [Community Paramedic Program at KDH helps high risk patients live independently longer](https://www.kdh.on.ca/community-paramedic-program-at-kdh-helps-high-risk-patients-live-independently-longer/) - A new Community Paramedic Program launched by the Leeds Grenville Paramedic Service, in partnership with Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) and the Champlain Local Health Integration Network (LHIN), is helping seniors and other people with complex health issues get the care they need. Through the program, specially trained paramedics make scheduled house calls to people who
- [KDH honours its volunteers with annual Volunteer Appreciation Tea](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-honours-its-volunteers-with-annual-volunteer-appreciation-tea/) - With some attendees decked out in hats and gloves, several dozen Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) volunteers gathered at Southgate Community Church on April 19, 2018 to be honoured at the hospital’s annual Volunteer Appreciation Tea. Frank J. Vassallo, KDH’s Chief Executive Officer, welcomed the volunteers and thanked them on behalf of all KDH staff, physicians,
- [Kemptville District Hospital Auxiliary recognizes long-serving volunteers at its 58th annual Hey Day fundraiser](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kemptville-district-hospital-auxiliary-recognizes-long-serving-volunteers-at-its-58th-annual-hey-day-fundraiser/) - As the last pieces of furniture were lined up, shoes unpacked from boxes, and pieces of silver were polished, KDH Auxiliary took a few moments on the afternoon of June 8, 2018 to recognize the contributions of the long-serving volunteers at its major yearly fundraiser, Hey Day. Set-up was now complete for the 58th annual
- [KDH Diabetes Education Program presents guest speaker Dr. Carla Eamon on June 28, 2018](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-diabetes-education-program-presents-guest-speaker-dr-carla-eamon-on-june-28-2018/) - KDH Diabetes Education and Support Program is pleased to present Dr. Carla Eamon as a guest speaker on the subject of “Diabetes and Eyes” on June 28, 2018 at 7 pm in the hospital’s Courtyard Lounge. Dr. Eamon’s presentation will describe diabetic damage in the eye, the potential complications of diabetes on the eyes and
- [KDH announces its 2018/19 Board of Directors](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kemptville-district-hospital-announces-its-2018-19-board-of-directors/) - Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is pleased to announce that Robert Morais has been elected Chair of its Board of Directors, and the Board has welcomed three new members: Jeff Nolan, Andrew Vignuzzi, and Amy E. Yee. The elections took place at the hospital’s June 28, 2018 Annual General Meeting, Morais, who is the cofounder and
- [KDH Diabetes Education Program presents guest speaker Dr. Shelly Stack on July 12, 2018](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-diabetes-education-program-presents-guest-speaker-dr-shelly-stack-on-july-12-2018/) - The Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) Diabetes Education and Support Program is pleased to present Dr. Shelly Stack as a guest speaker on the subject of “Diabetes and Oral Health” on July 12, 2018 at 7 pm in the hospital’s Courtyard Lounge. Dr. Stack’s presentation will describe how a healthy mouth and diabetes control are a
- [KDH's Sustainability Efforts Recognized with Two 2017 Ontario Green Health Care Awards](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdhs-sustainability-efforts-recognized-with-two-2017-ontario-green-health-care-awards/) - Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is the proud recipient of two 2017 Ontario Green Health Care Awards in the small hospital category, having been recognized with both the Green Hospital of the Year Award and the Waste Award during a virtual awards ceremony hosted by the Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care on June 26, 2018.
- [KDH seeks feedback on new Patient Declaration of Values](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-seeks-feedback-on-new-patient-declaration-of-values/) - Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is seeking feedback on the draft Patient Declaration of Values developed by its Patient and Family Advisory Committee (PFAC). The Patient Declaration of Values is a series of statements designed to reflect what patients and families value in their healthcare experience; for example, “I value being treated with courtesy and respect
- [Registered Nurses: OR/Clinics – Permanent Part-time & Casual](https://www.kdh.on.ca/registered-nurses-orclinics-permanent-part-time-casual/) - KDH is seeking permanent part-time and casual Registered Nurses for our Operating Room/Clinics departments. The successful candidates will share our commitment to Patient and Family Centred Care and possess the following qualifications and related experience. Qualifications: Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario; Current BCLS & ACLS Certificates; Operating Room Certificate (mandatory); Recent
- [Kemptville District Hospital’s Emergency Department is in the top 10% in Ontario According to Patients](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kemptville-district-hospitals-emergency-department-is-in-the-top-10-in-ontario-according-to-patients/) - The newly released National Research Corporation report on top performing hospitals recognizes the Kemptville hospital for patient satisfaction with its Emergency Department NOVEMBER 26, 2013 – Released the week of November 11, the second annual National Research Corporation Canada (NRCC) report on top performing hospitals in the areas of patient satisfaction recognizes Kemptville District Hospital
- [Kemptville District Hospital Excels in Ontario Laboratory Accreditation Audit](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kemptville-district-hospital-excels-in-ontario-laboratory-accreditation-audit/) - DECEMBER 30, 2013 – The laboratory at Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) did exceedingly well at its recent accreditation audit, achieving a score of more than 97 percent. With a staff of six, the KDH lab provides round the clock service, analyzing blood, urine and tissue samples for patients in every unit of the hospital, from
- [A Time to Heal](https://www.kdh.on.ca/a-time-to-heal/) - Kemptville District Hospital’s new Convalescent Care program gives patients the care they need to return home quickly FEBRUARY 25, 2014 – A sudden misstep on a staircase in her home landed Kemptville resident Joyce Charter in an operating room at Ottawa’s Montfort Hospital. During her complex surgery, plates and screws were required to repair the
- [Kemptville District Hospital commended for good stewardship of Ontario’s blood supply](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kemptville-district-hospital-commended-for-good-stewardship-of-ontarios-blood-supply/) - MARCH 31, 2014 – In a recent review of Ontario hospitals’ management of the province’s donated blood supply, Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) was cited for delivering excellent results. The annual review was led by the Ontario Regional Blood Coordinating Network (ORBCoN), a Ministry of Health and Long-Term care funded organization that coordinates blood management in
- [Patients Rate KDH in the Top 10% in Ontario for Acute Care](https://www.kdh.on.ca/patients-rate-the-kemptville-district-hospital-acute-care-inpatient-experience-in-the-top-10-in-ontario/) - A new National Research Corporation Canada Report on patient satisfaction recognizes Kemptville Hospital for overall care of inpatients and their likelihood to recommend the hospital MAY 5, 2014 – Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) has been rated in the top 10 percent in Ontario for inpatient care, according to a report released last week by National
- [KDH Announces 2014/15 Board of Directors](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-announces-201415-board-of-directors/) - New Board Chair Lis Angus welcomes four newly elected Directors, Paul-Emile Cloutier, Chris Dickson, Ann Hysert and Robert Morais, along with one new ex-officio Board Member, Jane Wolfe, President of the KDH Auxiliary AUGUST 19, 2014 – Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is pleased to announce that former telecommunications consultant Lis Angus has been appointed chair
- [KDH announces a new program and special education session to mark Diabetes Awareness Month](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kemptville-district-hospital-announces-a-new-program-and-special-education-session-to-mark-diabetes-awareness-month/) - NOVEMBER 10, 2014 – November is Diabetes Awareness Month and Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is placing a special emphasis on the condition with a new program and a special education session. These efforts are designed to address the fact that many people in North Grenville and South Ottawa have diabetes or pre-diabetes and don’t know
- [Patients rate Kemptville District Hospital in the top 10 percent in Ontario for Inpatient Care](https://www.kdh.on.ca/patients-rate-kemptville-district-hospital-in-the-top-10-percent-in-ontario-for-inpatient-care/) - FEBRUARY 17, 2015 – In its fourth annual report of patient ratings of Ontario hospitals, National Research Corporation Canada (NRCC) has recognized Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) in the top 10 percent for inpatient care. Patients who were surveyed following an inpatient stay at KDH ranked the hospital in the top 10 percent of the province’s
- [KDH seeks stakeholder input regarding its new Strategic Plan](https://www.kdh.on.ca/3301-2/) - MARCH 26, 2015 - Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is inviting its stakeholders to participate in a short survey that will inform the development of its new Strategic Plan, for 2015 to 2018. The Hospital is seeking input from a wide variety of stakeholders, including members of the community, its volunteers, KDH employees and medical staff, members of its Board
- [Kemptville District Hospital Board of Directors announces the departure of its Chief Executive Officer](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kemptville-district-hospital-board-of-directors-announces-the-departure-of-its-chief-executive-officer/) - MARCH 30, 2015 – The Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) Board of Directors today announced the departure of the organization’s Chief Executive Officer, Colin Goodfellow. “On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to thank Mr. Goodfellow for his significant contributions to KDH over the past ten years,” said Board Chair, Lis Angus, “and
- [Kemptville District Hospital set to honour its volunteers](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kemptville-district-hospital-set-to-honour-its-volunteers/) - APRIL 8, 2015 – With National Volunteer Week rapidly approaching, Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is set to recognize its volunteers for their significant contributions to patient care and comfort. KDH’s annual Volunteer Appreciation Tea, scheduled for Thursday, April 16, 2015, will celebrate the 10,000-plus hours of volunteer time given to the hospital this past year,
- [KDH Board announces the appointment of Michel Bilodeau as Interim CEO](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kemptville-district-hospital-board-of-directors-announces-the-appointment-of-michel-bilodeau-as-interim-ceo/) - APRIL 20, 2015 – The Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) Board of Directors today announced the appointment of an Interim Chief Executive Officer: Michel Bilodeau, past CEO of both Bruyere Continuing Care and the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario. “We are delighted that Mr. Bilodeau has agreed to serve in this interim capacity,” said Lis Angus,
- [KDH celebrates dedicated volunteers at its annual Volunteer Appreciation Tea](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kemptville-district-hospital-celebrates-its-dedicated-volunteers-at-its-annual-volunteer-appreciation-tea/) - APRIL 21, 2015 – In celebration of National Volunteer Week, Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) honoured and thanked its 100-plus volunteers with a Volunteer Appreciation Tea at the North Grenville Municipal Centre on April 16. “This Tea is a very special event in the yearly life of the hospital as it provides us with an opportunity
- [KDH honouring its nurses during National Nursing Week](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-celebrating-its-nurses-during-national-nursing-week-2015/) - May 11, 2015 - Along with hospitals across Canada, Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is honouring its dedicated nursing professionals during National Nursing Week 2015, May 11 to 17. A week of special events and activities is planned to celebrate the invaluable contributions of the hospital's nurses, recognized by patients for their professionalism and compassion. In surveys
- [KDH scores in the top 5% of Canadian hospitals for adoption of electronic medical records](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kemptville-district-hospital-scores-in-the-top-5-percent-of-canadian-hospitals-for-adoption-of-electronic-medical-records/) - MAY 28, 2015 – Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) has just achieved Stage 4 in the internationally-recognized Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model (EMRAM) process that charts a healthcare organization’s path through eight stages, 0 to 7, to a fully paperless patient environment. KDH staff are excited and proud to have reached Stage 4 – only 5.2
- [KDH Auxiliary's 55th Annual Hey Day a great success](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kemptville-district-hospital-auxiliarys-55th-annual-hey-day-a-great-success/) - The heavy rain on Friday, June 12 could not stop the crowds from lining up outside the North Grenville Curling Club, anxious to have first crack at the large selection of treasures, furniture, clothing, and more. Thanks to this kind of support, the 55th annual yard sale organized by the Kemptville District Hospital Auxiliary once again raised significant
- [Kemptville District Hospital Board welcomes new Directors Carolyn Chisholm and Robert Noseworthy](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kemptville-district-hospital-board-welcomes-new-directors-carolyn-chisholm-and-robert-noseworthy/) - The Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Carolyn Chisholm to the Board, effective June 25, 2015. The Board also welcomes a new ex-officio member, Mr. Robert Noseworthy, who joins in his capacity as the new Chair of the KDH Foundation. Ms. Chisholm brings two decades of
- [KDH identifies its strategic priorities for the current fiscal year](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-identifies-its-strategic-priorities-for-the-current-fiscal-year/) - At Kemptville District Hospital we are committed to advancing our mission – to build healthier communities – and achieving our vision: a world of healthy communities. Our Strategic Plan guides us in this work, mapping the direction we need to take as we move forward toward these goals. Like all Ontario hospitals, we develop a
- [KDH Board of Directors announces new CEO Frank J. Vassallo](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kemptville-district-hospital-board-of-directors-announces-new-ceo-frank-j-vassallo/) - The Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) Board of Directors today announced the appointment of Frank J. Vassallo as the hospital’s new Chief Executive Officer. “We are delighted that Frank will be joining the organization,” said Lis Angus, Chair of the Board of Directors. “With more than two decades of experience in both private and public health
- [KDH achieves Bronze Status in the Healthy Foods in Champlain Hospitals Initiative](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-achieves-bronze-status-in-the-healthy-foods-in-champlain-hospitals-initiative/) - Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) has been recognized for its commitment to providing a healthy work environment and promoting healthy lifestyle choices among staff, visitors and patients. The hospital has achieved Bronze status in the Healthy Foods in Champlain Hospitals initiative, which sees hospitals across the region making healthier food available in their cafeterias, gift shops,
- [KDH Auxiliary introduces Comfort Kits for inpatients](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-auxiliary-introduces-comfort-kits-for-inpatients-who-need-them/) - In late April 2015, the Kemptville District Hospital Auxiliary introduced 'Comfort Kits' for people admitted to KDH without a supply of personal care items that are not provided by the hospital. The comfort kits contain everyday necessities like a toothbrush and toothpaste, deoderant, shampoo, hand lotion, lip balm and a notebook. The comfort kits are specific to women
- [Planning for Your Healthy Future: KDH's New Strategic Plan](https://www.kdh.on.ca/your-hospital-your-healthy-future/) - Your Hospital - Your Healthy Future is a strategic planning process that began in February 2016. It was designed with a robust stakeholder engagement component to provide the public, organizational partners, and KDH staff, physicians and volunteers with a variety of opportunities to contribute their input. Like all Ontario hospitals, KDH develops a new strategic
- [KDH recognized for environmental performance](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-recognized-for-environmental-performance/) - In late October, 2015, KDH’s efforts to improve our environmental performance were rewarded with a Silver Seal in the Ontario Hospital Association (OHA)’s Green Hospital Scorecard. KDH is one of only 31 hospitals in the province to be awarded a Silver Seal; just two hospitals reached Gold, the highest level. The Green Hospital Scorecard shows
- [KDH receives funding boost through the Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kemptville-district-hospital-receives-funding-boost-through-the-health-infrastructure-renewal-fund/) - Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) will receive $416,737 this year through the provincial government’s Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund (HIRF) for repairs and upgrades. This funding is part of a $175 million investment in hospitals across Ontario in 2016/17 to keep them in a state of good repair so patients can continue to receive “high quality care
- [KDH announces 2016/17 Board of Directors](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-announces-201617-board-of-directors/) - Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is pleased to announce that Karen Cooper has been appointed Chair of its Board of Directors and the Board has welcomed two new members: Margaret Harrison and Stephen Saslove. Cooper, a distinguished lawyer who practices charity and not-for-profit law, succeeds outgoing Board Chair, Lis Angus. Cooper thanked Angus for her dedication
- [KDH honours its Retirees and Long Service Award Recipients](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-honours-its-retirees-and-long-service-award-recipients/) - Almost two dozen dedicated Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) staff members were honoured last week at the Hospital’s annual Retirement and Long Service Awards Banquet. The 2016 event, held at the Rideau Restaurant in Kemptville, Ontario, on October 6, recognized the professional milestones of six retirees and 15 Long Service Award recipients. This year’s retirees are
- [KDH CEO presents at national healthcare conference](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-ceo-presents-at-national-healthcare-conference/) - KDH's Chief Executive Officer, Frank J. Vassallo, was a key presenter at the 'Patient and Family Centred Care' session at Health Achieve, the Ontario Hospital Association's annual national healthcare conference held the second week of November, 2016, in Toronto. Vassallo was one of three hospital CEOs sharing their strategies and lessons learned in effecting culture change
- [KDH honours its oldest volunteer, 108-year-old Katy Pominville](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kemptville-hospital-honours-its-oldest-volunteer-108-year-old-katy-pominville/) - 1907: Wilfred Laurier was Prime Minister of Canada. Early automobiles shared the road with horses and buggies. It was the year that Marconi initiated commercial transatlantic radio communications, and the passenger liner RMS Lusitania made its maiden voyage from Liverpool to New York City. 1907 is also the year that Katy Pominville, Kemptville District Hospital
- [Kemptville District Hospital mammography unit is the preferred unit for detecting breast cancer](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kemptville-district-hospital-mammography-unit-is-the-preferred-unit-for-detecting-breast-cancer/) - Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is reassuring its patients that its mammography machine is the type that is most effective at detecting breast cancer. JUNE 27, 2013 – This is in response to the Ontario government’s decision to scrap nearly one-quarter of the mammography machines in the province after a new study revealed they are significantly
- [Kemptville District Hospital is “Exemplary” according to Accreditation Canada](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kemptville-district-hospital-is-exemplary-according-to-accreditation-canada/) - Kemptville District Hospital has been awarded Accreditation Canada’s highest ranking, “Accreditation with Exemplary Standing”, a measure of the quality of care and services it provides. MAY 6, 2013 – Already rated the best small hospital in Ontario by both patients and staff, Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) now joins an elite group of Canadian hospitals awarded
- [Kemptville District Hospital reaches out to a community in need half a world away](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kemptville-district-hospital-reaches-out-to-a-community-in-need-half-a-world-away/) - A 40-foot container of medical supplies that recently arrived in war-torn Syria included items donated by Kemptville District Hospital APRIL 22, 2013 – Known for its mission, to build healthier communities, Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) a year ago enlarged its vision to encompass “a world of healthy communities”. Hospital staff are finding ways to live
- [Kemptville Hospital CEO Takes a Provincial Leadership Role](https://www.kdh.on.ca/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 JANUARY 3, 2013 – Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) CEO Colin Goodfellow was elected to the Executive Committee of the influential Ontario Hospital Association (OHA) at the organization’s recent annual convention. Goodfellow is the only Eastern Ontario
- [Kemptville District Hospital Administrative Residency Student Wins Prestigious Scholarship](https://www.kdh.on.ca/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 healthcare and leadership DECEMBER 11, 2013 – Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) Administration Residency Student Julia Koulik was awarded the prestigious Michel Lalonde Master of Health Administration
- [KDH wins Green Award from its supplier of OR linens](https://www.kdh.on.ca/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 8, 2012 – Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) was chosen to receive the esteemed Booth Centennial Healthcare Linen Services Green Award for its overall
- [Kemptville District Hospital’s Total Joint Replacement Program Named a “Leading Practice in Improving Patient Access to Care” by the Ontario Hospital Association](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kemptville-district-hospitals-total-joint-replacement-program-named-a-leading-practice-in-improving-patient-access-to-care-by-the-ontario-hospital-association/) - The Hospital’s orthopaedic surgery program has been recognized for providing timely access to the highest quality hip and knee replacements NOVEMBER 5, 2012 – The Total Joint Replacement (TJR) program at Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) has achieved Ontario Hospital Association (OHA) designation as a “Leading Practice for Improving Access to Care”. KDH is one of
- [Introducing Dr. Tania Zakhem](https://www.kdh.on.ca/introducing-dr-tania-zakhem/) - The newest family doctor at the Kemptville Health Centre has made a fulltime commitment to Kemptville OCTOBER 31, 2012 – Dr. Tania Zakhem is the newest physician at the busy Kemptville Health Centre on the Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) campus. She opened her family medicine clinic at the KDH Health Centre on October 1 and
- [Kemptville District Hospital Diabetes Education and Support Team Relocates to the University of Guelph Kemptville Campus](https://www.kdh.on.ca/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 15, 2012 – Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) has collaborated with the University of Guelph (UoG) to expand its diabetes education and support services out into the
- [Kemptville District Hospital Board of Directors Receives Award from the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kemptville-district-hospital-board-of-directors-receives-award-from-the-united-counties-of-leeds-and-grenville/) - Board Chair Jean-Jacques Rousseau accepts the Bill Thake Economic Development Leadership Award on behalf of the hospital’s Board of Directors JUNE 14, 2012 – Late last week the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville presented the Bill Thake Economic Development Leadership Award to Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Chair of the Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) Board of Directors.
- [Kemptville District Hospital grows its Rehab Department to keep pace with the influx of patients to its expanded Orthopaedic Surgery Program](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kemptville-district-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 the hospital’s expanded total joint replacement program, which reduces wait times for hip and knee replacement patients throughout the region JUNE 1, 2012 – The launch of the total joint replacement program at Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) in October 2011 created growth in
- [Kemptville District Hospital becomes the First Hospital Client of Smiths Falls' Hart Laundry Service](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kemptville-district-hospital-becomes-the-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 MAY 28, 2012 – Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is the first hospital to join with the team of Hart Laundry Service and Booth Centennial Healthcare
- [Kemptville District Hospital Auxiliary presents cheque for $50,000 to the Hospital](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kemptville-district-hospital-auxiliary-presents-cheque-for-50000-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 30, 2012 - A short time ago, the Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) Auxiliary presented Kemptville Hospital with a cheque for $50,000. The money will be used to buy
- [Kemptville Hospital expands orthopaedic surgery program](https://www.kdh.on.ca/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 20, 2012 - Surgeons at Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) performed hip replacement surgery there for the first time this week, thanks to an expansion of the hospital’s orthopaedic surgery program. This week’s
- [Kemptville District Hospital Foundation welcomes new Executive Director](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kemptville-district-hospital-foundation-welcomes-new-executive-director/) - New Foundation head John Bouza has ties to the community and commitment to KDH APRIL 9, 2012 - The Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Executive Director: Mr. John Bouza. One of the top fundraising professionals in Canada for decades, Bouza brings to the Foundation over 30
- [Beth Donovan Hospice moves into new office space at Kemptville District Hospital](https://www.kdh.on.ca/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 21, 2012 – On March 21, 2012, Beth Donovan Hospice is moving into repurposed space in the hospital’s
- [Kemptville Hospital releases video celebrating launch of new joint replacement services](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kemptville-hospital-releases-video-celebrating-launch-of-new-joint-replacement-services/) - MARCH 7, 2012 - 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. The entire organization
- [KDH Board welcomes new Director Doreen Ulrichsen](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-board-welcomes-new-director-doreen-ulrichsen/) - Ms. Ulrichsen brings to the Board a wealth of experience in long-term care and community health JULY 15, 2013 – The Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) Board of Directors has named Doreen Ulrichsen to its Board effective June 27, 2013. A Registered Nurse, Ms. Ulrichsen brings to the KDH Board a wealth of experience in the
- [Kemptville District Hospital consolidates expanded Diabetes Services at the Hospital](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kemptville-district-hospital-diabetes-education-and-support-team-consolidates-expanded-diabetes-services-at-the-hospital/) - The Diabetes Team has returned from the University of Guelph Kemptville Campus to the Hospital in order to co-locate its education and support services with its new Chiropody Foot Care Clinic JULY 29, 2013 – After eight months of offering its services at the W.B. George Centre at the University of Guelph’s Kemptville Campus, the Kemptville
- [Kemptville District Hospital Celebrates the Valuable Contributions of its Building Services Department](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kemptville-district-hospital-celebrates-the-valuable-contributions-of-its-building-services-department/) - The Hospital is highlighting the work of this important team with its first annual Building Services Week, September 23-27, 2013 SEPTEMBER 23, 2013 - When we think of hospitals, we often think of the doctors, nurses and other medical staff who keep us well. What we might not be aware of is the dedicated team
- [Auxiliary Gives $1 Million to Kemptville District Hospital](https://www.kdh.on.ca/auxiliary-gives-1-million-to-kemptville-district-hospital/) - Since its founding in 1959, the Kemptville District Hospital Auxiliary has provided volunteers for the hospital and raised much-needed funds, now totalling more than $1 Million SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 – September 2013 marks a very special milestone for the Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) Auxiliary: it has now donated over $1 Million to KDH since the
- [November Is Diabetes Awareness Month](https://www.kdh.on.ca/november-is-diabetes-awareness-month/) - NOVEMBER 5, 2013 - The Kemptville District Hospital Diabetes Team can help people Live Well with Diabetes, whether they have just been diagnosed or they have been living with diabetes for years. A diagnosis of diabetes can be overwhelming. Along with the diagnosis comes lots of new information, about blood glucose levels, nutrition, medication, blood
- [Jane Adams wins the Kemptville District Hospital Foundation’s Masters Raffle prize of a trip for two to the Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia](https://www.kdh.on.ca/jane-adams-wins-the-kemptville-district-hospital-foundations-masters-raffle-prize-of-a-trip-for-two-to-the-masters-golf-tournament-in-augusta-georgia/) - The winning ticket was chosen at the Foundation’s fourth annual Corporate Golf Classic held September 19th at eQuinelle Golf Club in Kemptville OCTOBER 1, 2012 – Congratulations to Jane Adams, who will be heading to Augusta, Georgia in April for the 2013 Masters Golf Tournament! Adams is the lucky winner of the Kemptville District Hospital
- [Kemptville District Hospital Nurse Sally MacInnis Travels to Cameroon to Observe Infection Control Practices](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kemptville-district-hospital-nurse-sally-macinnis-travels-to-cameroon-to-observe-infection-control-practices/) - The infection control nurse's trip to the West African country - where regular outbreaks of cholera occur due to a lack of adequate sanitation - was eye-opening SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 – The surgeon was in the middle of a tonsillectomy when the power went off; after a few long moments, a generator kicked in and
- [Urgent Care Centre at Rideau Valley Health Services Complex in Barrhaven Now Open](https://www.kdh.on.ca/urgent-care-centre-at-rideau-valley-health-services-complex-in-barrhaven-now-open/) - The state of the art facility will treat 80% of the ailments normally treated in a hospital ER with shorter wait times SEPTEMBER 6, 2012 – The new Urgent Care Centre located within the Rideau Valley Health Services (RVHS) complex at 1221 Greenbank Road in Ottawa, Ontario opens Monday, September 10 to address the urgent
- [Peter W. Currie Joins Kemptville District Hospital’s Board of Directors](https://www.kdh.on.ca/peter-w-currie-joins-kemptville-district-hospitals-board-of-directors/) - Former CFO of Nortel and RBC Has a Wealth of Senior Executive and Governance Experience AUGUST 20, 2012 – 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. Currie has had a
- [Caring Kemptville District Hospital Volunteer Creates Colourful Gowns for Kids](https://www.kdh.on.ca/caring-kemptville-district-hospital-volunteer-creates-colourful-gowns-for-kids/) - Having an x-ray or ultrasound at Kemptville District Hospital is less stressful for children since Auxiliary Volunteer Sylvia Johnston created a variety of hospital gowns in fun patterns just for kids JULY 25, 2012 – Having an x-ray or ultrasound at the hospital can be a stressful experience. You are in an unfamiliar place; you
- [Health hub model has Kemptville District Hospital bursting at the seams, says CEO](https://www.kdh.on.ca/health-hub-model-has-kemptville-district-hospital-bursting-at-the-seams-says-ceo/) - The Hospital's commitment to becoming an integrated health hub has resulted in growth and change: hub partner Beth Donovan Hospice has moved out of the hospital into a house on the grounds, and the Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit is moving in MARCH 21, 2013 – As a result of its focus on
- [Kemptville District Hospital celebrates its attainment of Exemplary Standing with Accreditation Canada](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kemptville-district-hospital-celebrates-its-attainment-of-exemplary-standing-with-accreditation-canada/) - The Hospital recognizes the important contributions of staff, physicians, volunteers and Board members with the unfurling of a banner and a celebratory BBQ JULY 2, 2013 – Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) last week celebrated its recent achievement of Accreditation with Exemplary Standing – the highest ranking bestowed by Accreditation Canada. At 1 pm on June
- [Talented teenage artist paints large-scale mural at Kemptville District Hospital](https://www.kdh.on.ca/talented-teenage-artist-paints-large-scale-mural-at-kemptville-district-hospital-2/) - High school student Dan Williams has created an eye-catching 40-foot mural in the hospital’s Interim Long-Term Care unit that is brightening the days of both residents and staff FEBRUARY 25, 2012 - Follow your passion: this is advice often given to high school students trying to choose a career path. Following your passion can be
- [TOH and KDH collaborate to improve access to care](https://www.kdh.on.ca/toh-and-kdh-collaborate-to-improve-access-to-care/) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO, MAY 31, 2023 – The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) and Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) are working together to provide patients across the region with the high-quality care they need. TOH and its Emergency Physician group will begin working with the KDH Emergency Department to coordinate and help support emergency services in Kemptville throughout this
- [KDH and surrounding hospitals experiencing increased pressures on EDs and ambulance offload processes](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-and-surrounding-hospitals-experiencing-increased-pressures-on-eds-and-ambulance-offload-processes/) - Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) and surrounding hospitals are experiencing increased pressures on both Emergency Departments (EDs) and ambulance offload processes. This is primarily due to COVID-19 outbreaks, combined with staffing shortages related to COVID-19 illness or exposure. Hospitals are adapting to these pressures to ensure that patients receive the care they need. If you need
- [In honour of Nursing Week: Four KDH Nurses who “Answered the Call”](https://www.kdh.on.ca/in-honour-of-nursing-week-four-kdh-nurses-who-answered-the-call/) - The theme for National Nursing Week 2022, May 9-15, is, “We Answer the Call”. It offered an excellent opportunity to ask Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) nurses, ‘Why did YOU become a nurse?’ We were delighted and grateful to hear from four nurses who generously shared their unique stories. Fallon Gluck, RN, Manager of Nursing Services.
- [KDH Historical Display at The History Hub in downtown Kemptville will mark Nursing Week](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-historical-display-at-the-history-hub-in-downtown-kemptville-will-mark-nursing-week/) - Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is delighted to announce that its Communications team is mounting a 'mini' historical display celebrating National Nursing Week, May 9-15, 2022, in downtown Kemptville! The display will be in the front window of the brand new 'History Hub' at 148B Prescott Street (next to Bubba and Bugs Coffee Bar). The History
- [KDH volunteers return with the Grand Reopening of their Gift Shop and Coffee Bar](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-volunteers-return-with-the-grand-reopening-of-their-gift-shop-and-coffee-bar/) - KDH Volunteers returned to the Hospital this week after a two-year COVID-driven absence with the triumphant Grand Reopening of the KDH Auxiliary’s Gift Shop and Coffee Bar. “We are thrilled to be back!” enthused KDH Auxiliary President, Linda Carnegie. “We have very much missed all the different ways we interact face to face with staff
- [KDH maintains masking mandate](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-maintains-masking-mandate/) - KEMPTVILLE, ONTARIO, JUNE 9, 2022 – Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is maintaining its masking mandate beyond the expiration of the provincial masking requirement on June 11, 2022. “As a hospital, we have a duty to care for and protect our patients, staff, and communities,” said Chief of Staff, Dr. Colin Sentongo. “Masking requirements will remain
- [To better serve patients, three Eastern Ontario hospitals are implementing ‘Epic’ new health information system](https://www.kdh.on.ca/to-better-serve-patients-three-eastern-ontario-hospitals-are-implementing-epic-new-health-information-system/) - Deep River & District Hospital (DRDH), Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) and Winchester District Memorial Hospital (WDMH) will be going live with the Epic health information system in November 2022, ushering in tremendous benefits for patients and their care providers. Epic is a powerful digital health information system that uses the latest technology to securely store,
- [KDH Board of Directors Welcomes Five New Members](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-board-of-directors-welcomes-five-new-members/) - KEMPTVILLE, ONTARIO, MONDAY, JULY 18, 2022 – The Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) Board of Directors has welcomed five new members, elected at its 62nd Annual General Meeting on June 23, 2022. “I am pleased to welcome Ginette Bebeung, Erin Bonokoski, Jeff Panciuk, Dr. Yves Pelletier, and Helen Zipes to the Board of Directors and look forward
- [KDH Auxiliary recruiting student volunteers](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-auxiliary-recruiting-student-volunteers/) - KEMPTVILLE, ONTARIO, JULY 28, 2022 – As it rebuilds its volunteer program after a two-year Covid-driven hiatus, the Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) Auxiliary has put out a call for student volunteers. “Volunteering at a hospital is a great way for high school students to get in the volunteer hours they need to graduate,” said Connie
- [KDH experiencing Emergency Department capacity pressures](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-experiencing-emergency-department-capacity-pressures/) - FRIDAY, JULY 29, 2022 – Kemptville District Hospital (KDH), like many hospitals across Ontario, is currently experiencing high patient volumes in our Emergency Department combined with staffing shortages. If you are able to seek medical attention for a mild ailment (non-urgent) at a walk-in clinic or book an appointment with your primary care provider, we
- [KDH announces temporary partial closure of its Emergency Department](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kemptville-district-hospital-announces-temporary-partial-closure-of-its-emergency-department/) - KEMPTVILLE, ONTARIO, AUGUST 31, 2022 – The Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) Administration has made the very difficult decision to put in place a temporary partial closure of its Emergency Department (ED) due to ongoing staffing shortages. The KDH Emergency Department will be closing nightly from 7PM to 7AM from August 31, 2022 to September 5,
- [KDH Emergency Department to reopen as planned after six-night closure](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-emergency-department-to-reopen-as-planned-after-six-night-closure/) - KEMPTVILLE, ONTARIO, SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 – The Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) Emergency Department will resume 24-hour operations on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 as planned. The hospital had announced on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 that its Emergency Department would be closed from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. for six nights as a result of a staffing
- [‘Epic’ health information system at three Eastern Ontario hospitals ready to launch on November 5th](https://www.kdh.on.ca/epic-health-information-system-at-three-eastern-ontario-hospitals-ready-to-launch-on-november-5th/) - SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 – On November 5th, the new Epic health information system will be launched at Deep River & District Hospital (DRDH), Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) and Winchester District Memorial Hospital (WDMH). Training is now underway as staff and physicians prepare for a new way of caring for our patients. “November 5th is just
- [‘Epic’ countdown has begun at three Eastern Ontario hospitals](https://www.kdh.on.ca/epic-countdown-has-begun-at-three-eastern-ontario-hospitals/) - OCTOBER 31, 2022 – Excitement is building as Deep River & District Hospital (DRDH), Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) and Winchester District Memorial Hospital (WDMH) conduct final preparations for the November 5, 2022 launch of the Epic health information system at each hospital. The three hospitals are asking the public for patience during the transition to
- [North Grenville COVID-19 Assessment Centre increasing hours to help manage challenging viral season](https://www.kdh.on.ca/north-grenville-covid-19-assessment-centre-increasing-hours-to-help-manage-challenging-viral-season/) - KEMPTVILLE, ONTARIO, NOVEMBER 10, 2022 – The early arrival of the flu, a resurgence in respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, and the continued spread of COVID-19 have created a challenging ‘viral season’. In an effort to help manage this challenge, The North Grenville Covid-19 Assessment Centre (NGCAC) has expanded its hours to Monday through Friday
- [KDH receives Green Health Care Awards as Top Performer in Leadership, Pollution Prevention, and Waste ](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kemptville-district-hospital-receives-green-health-care-awards-as-top-performer-in-leadership-pollution-prevention-and-waste/) - Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care honours one of Canada’s greenest health care organisations (KEMPTVILLE, ONTARIO) NOVEMBER 30, 2022 – In recognition of its commitment to environmental stewardship and greening its internal health care practices, Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) has won three Green Health Care Awards as top performer in the categories of Leadership, Pollution Prevention, and
- [Three Eastern Ontario hospitals announce successful launch of ‘Epic’ health information system](https://www.kdh.on.ca/three-eastern-ontario-hospitals-announce-successful-launch-of-epic-health-information-system/) - DECEMBER 15, 2022 – Deep River & District Hospital (DRDH), Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) and Winchester District Memorial Hospital (WDMH) are delighted to announce the successful launch of the Epic digital health information system at all three hospitals on November 5, 2022. “Epic has ushered in a new era in health care at our hospitals,
- [Kemptville District Hospital increases surgical capacity by moving endoscopy to clinic space](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kemptville-district-hospital-increases-surgical-capacity-by-moving-endoscopy-to-clinic-space/) - June 22, 2026 – Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is taking steps to reduce surgical wait times for the region. At the beginning of June 2026, KDH moved endoscopy procedures from its Operating Rooms to the hospital’s Clinics. Relocating endoscopy services allows KDH to better utilize hospital space and resources, creating additional Operating Room capacity and
- [Kemptville District Hospital partners with West Ottawa HART Hub to offer mobile consultation services for substance use and homelessness](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kemptville-district-hospital-partners-with-west-ottawa-hart-hub-to-offer-mobile-consultation-services-for-substance-use-and-homelessness/) - January 7, 2026 – Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is pleased to announce the launch of mobile consultation services in partnership with the West Ottawa Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub, starting today (January 7, 2026). The HART Hub is a new model of care launched by the provincial government to assist individuals seeking care
- [Kemptville District Hospital closing Interim Long-Term Care/Convalescent Care Unit](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kemptville-district-hospital-closing-interim-long-term-care-convalescent-care-unit/) - January 12, 2026 – Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) has made the difficult decision to close its Interim Long-Term Care (ILTC)/Convalescent Care Programs (CCP) unit, targeting a closure date of June 30, 2026. The unit was opened in 2006 to address a severe shortage of LTC beds in the community at that time. However, KDH’s mandate
- [Save the date! Kemptville District Hospital Auxiliary hosting Hey Day on June 5 & 6](https://www.kdh.on.ca/save-the-date-kemptville-district-hospital-auxiliary-hosting-hey-day-on-june-5-6/) - February 26, 2026 – Hey Day is celebrating its 65th anniversary this year – the first Hey Day was held in June of 1961! The Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) Auxiliary invites you to its major fundraising garage sale, which brings in tens of thousands of dollars for the hospital each year. Hey Day is set
- [X-ray matching fundraising campaign in support of Kemptville District Hospital surpasses $460,000 goal](https://www.kdh.on.ca/x-ray-matching-fundraising-campaign-in-support-of-kemptville-district-hospital-surpasses-460000-goal/) - January 22, 2026 – The Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) Foundation is pleased to announce that the x-ray matching fundraising campaign has surpassed its goal of $460,000. Gavin Murphy, an Ottawa lawyer and philanthropist, was the catalyst for the campaign; he generously offered to match every donation – up to $230,000 – to purchase a new
- [Kemptville District Hospital welcomes 10 new Emergency Department physicians](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kemptville-district-hospital-welcomes-10-new-emergency-department-physicians/) - 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
- [Annual Kemptville District Hospital Memorial Service to honour patients who passed away](https://www.kdh.on.ca/annual-kemptville-district-hospital-memorial-service-to-honour-patients-who-passed-away-2/) - April 21, 2026 – Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is hosting its annual Memorial Service to honour patients who have passed away at the hospital. Every spring, family members and friends are invited to gather for the Memorial Service to honour their loved one, and to hear a message of hope and encouragement for those who
- [Ontario Connecting 6,400 People to Primary Care in North Grenville](https://www.kdh.on.ca/ontario-connecting-6400-people-to-primary-care-in-north-grenville/) - April 28, 2026 — As part of its Primary Care Action Plan to connect everyone in Ontario to a publicly funded family doctor or primary care team by 2029, the Ontario government is investing $2,605,100 this year to connect up to 6,400 people to primary care in North Grenville and surrounding communities. Steve Clark, MPP
- [Kemptville District Hospital Auxiliary invites you to celebrate 65th anniversary of Hey Day](https://www.kdh.on.ca/kemptville-district-hospital-auxiliary-invites-you-to-celebrate-65th-anniversary-of-hey-day/) - May 5, 2026 – The Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) Auxiliary is pleased to celebrate the 65th anniversary of Hey Day, which was first held in June of 1961. The major fundraising event is set for June 5th and 6th at the North Grenville Municipal Centre arena (285 County Road 44, Kemptville). Hey Day is the
- [Hey Day raises over $55,000 for Kemptville District Hospital](https://www.kdh.on.ca/hey-day-raises-over-55000-for-kemptville-district-hospital/) - June 12, 2026 – The Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) Auxiliary is pleased to announce that Hey Day raised over $55,000 for the hospital. The sale brought in more than $50,000 and the 50/50 raffle raised an additional $4,750. This year marked the 65th anniversary of Hey Day, which is a long-standing tradition in Kemptville dating
- [Dr. Johnny Brisebois wins first Kemptville District Hospital Physician Excellence Award](https://www.kdh.on.ca/dr-johnny-brisebois-wins-first-kemptville-district-hospital-physician-excellence-award/) - May 12, 2026 – Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is pleased to announce the winner of its first annual Physician Excellence Award. Dr. Johnny Brisebois was selected as the 2026-2027 recipient after being nominated for the award by his peers. Dr. Brisebois is one of KDH’s longest-serving physicians and has been a cornerstone of the hospital’s

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- [Ex-Officio Board Members](https://www.kdh.on.ca/about-kemptville-district-hospital/board-of-directors/ex-officio-board-members/) - Ex-Officio Board Members Open ProfileStaff ProfileSteveMaintenance Mechanic, Stationary Engineering Team LeadRead Profile 42, 429ultrasounds performed at KDHsince 2009 Find a Clinic or Service I'm looking for: “I would like to thank and compliment all the staff we encountered at our visit to the ER yesterday with our 11-year-old son. Everyone we encountered was wonderful from
- [Elected Board Members](https://www.kdh.on.ca/about-kemptville-district-hospital/board-of-directors/elected-board-members/) - Elected Board MembersMeet Our Board Open ProfileStaff ProfileKellySurgical Care Unit & Clinics Team Leader & Registered Nurse (RN) Read Profile 19,127 patients seen in the KDH ER last year Find a Clinic or Service I'm looking for: “I wanted to tell you how truly grateful I am for the Clinics at KDH. Almost a year of
- [In-Hospital Care](https://www.kdh.on.ca/services/in-hospital-care/) - In-Hospital CareAt KDH, we are dedicated to providing safe, patient and family centred health services embodying compassion, respect, and accountability. We will do our utmost to make your inpatient stay as comfortable and healing as possible. While you are here, please let us know about any needs you have. Be involved in your healthcare. Speak
- [Public Disclosure](https://www.kdh.on.ca/about-kemptville-district-hospital/accountability-transparency/public-disclosure/) - Public DisclosureFinancial Statements Financial Statements for the year ended March 31, 2026 Financial Statements for the year ended March 31, 2025 Financial Statements for the year ended March 31, 2024 Financial Statements for the year ended March 31, 2023 Financial Statements for the year ended March 31, 2022 Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Kemptville District
- [About Kemptville District Hospital](https://www.kdh.on.ca/about-kemptville-district-hospital/) - About Kemptville District HospitalKemptville District Hospital came into being with the arrival of universal health insurance and our communities’ recognition that we had the capacity and privilege of caring for each other in common. We’re proud to be a cornerstone public service that reaffirms our collective safety, care and well-being! Now in our seventh decade,
- [Contact Us](https://www.kdh.on.ca/contact-us/) - Contact UsInquiring about a patient? Call 613.258.6133. General Inquiries Call 613.258.6133 or email info@kdh.on.ca. Please read the information below to see if it answers your question. Thank you! APPOINTMENTS Specialist Appointments: A referral from a physician or nurse-practitioner is required to see a specialist at KDH. To cancel/reschedule a booked appointment, please contact the specialist
- [Parking](https://www.kdh.on.ca/patients-visitors/parking/) - ParkingKDH has a ‘Scan to Pay’ gateless entry parking system; the cost is a $6 flat rate for up to 24 hours. Users pay on arrival by scanning the QR code on our parking signs or sending a text as indicated on the signs. Alternatively, there are cash payment meters in the ER entrance, Clinics
- [Services](https://www.kdh.on.ca/services/) - ServicesKemptville District Hospital is a fully accredited healthcare facility offering an array of services, including 24-hour emergency care, advanced orthopaedic surgery and in-hospital care. We offer state of the art diagnostic imaging and a wide variety of medical and surgical specialists’ clinics. We also provide an expanding list of education and wellness programs for our
- [MyChart](https://www.kdh.on.ca/patients-visitors/mychart/) - MyChartMyChart is a secure, online patient portal that makes it easy for you to access your health information from anywhere, at any time and at no cost. Using MyChart can help you to manage and engage in your health care. MyChart Tip Sheet: How to Download the MyChart app and Set Up Two-Factor Authentication With
- [Governance Documents](https://www.kdh.on.ca/about-kemptville-district-hospital/accountability-transparency/governance-documents/) - Governance DocumentsClick on any of the links below to learn more about the operations, governance policies and procedures, and strategic directions of Kemptville District Hospital. Board Committee Terms of Reference Audit Sub-Committee Terms of Reference Corporate Services Committee Terms of Reference Executive Committee Terms of Reference Fiscal Advisory Committee Terms of Reference Governance Committee Terms
- [KDH Foundation](https://www.kdh.on.ca/about-kemptville-district-hospital/kdh-foundation/) - KDH FoundationThe Kemptville District Hospital Foundation (KDHF) is the registered charitable organization that supports KDH by fundraising for essential medical equipment that our care teams need to care for patients. The KDHF has raised more than $15 Million for the hospital since its founding in 1979. Visit the Foundation’s website. Contact Cindy Smith, KDH Foundation Executive
- [Patient & Family Advisory Committee](https://www.kdh.on.ca/about-kemptville-district-hospital/patient-family-advisory-committee/) - Patient & Family Advisory CommitteeAs part of our organizational commitment to Patient and Family Centred Care, we established a Patient and Family Advisory Committee (PFAC) several years ago. In addition to the work of the PFAC listed below, we are proud to have a Patient and Family Advisor helping to govern KDH as a member
- [Diagnostic Imaging](https://www.kdh.on.ca/services/diagnostic-imaging/) - Diagnostic ImagingWe provide a variety of diagnostic imaging services. Choose from the list below to learn more. For each test, please check in at our Patient Welcome Centre in the Emergency Department. Please bring your requisition and your health card to your appointment. Remember to allow time for registration, filling out paperwork and changing into
- [Patients & Visitors](https://www.kdh.on.ca/patients-visitors/) - Patients and VisitorsThank you for visiting Kemptville District Hospital. If you are coming to KDH to visit a patient admitted to the hospital, click here. If you are coming as a patient, please keep reading. Booklet: Information for Our Patients, Families and Caregivers MyChart Tip Sheet: How to Download the MyChart app and Set Up Two-Factor Authentication
- [Careers](https://www.kdh.on.ca/careers/) - CareersOur product is health. Our strength is our people. We are looking for a few great people committed to building a healthy future. KDH staff demonstrate a deep commitment to Patient and Family Centred Care, based on the principles of dignity and respect, information sharing, participation and collaboration. We provide a work environment that supports
- [Our Strategic Plan](https://www.kdh.on.ca/about-kemptville-district-hospital/our-strategic-plan/) - Our Strategic PlanThe KDH vision is a hospital that is much more than a place for treating illness: it is a vital and compassionate part of a larger, integrated health system, supporting the mental, physical and social health and wellness of the people and communities we serve. To achieve our vision, KDH has a clear and
- [Board of Directors](https://www.kdh.on.ca/about-kemptville-district-hospital/board-of-directors/) - Board Of DirectorsMade up of dedicated volunteers from our communities, the Board of Directors of Kemptville District Hospital is responsible for overseeing the operations of the Hospital and guiding its future in the health system. The Board determines the Hospital’s mission and strategic direction, and supports their advancement. The Board is also responsible for the
- [Hospital Maps](https://www.kdh.on.ca/patients-visitors/hospital-maps/) - Hospital MapsFind our campus map as well as upper and lower level floor plans on this page. News & Media Kemptville District Hospital increases surgical capacity by moving endoscopy to clinic space June 22, 2026 Hey Day raises over $55,000 for Kemptville District Hospital June 12, 2026 Open ProfileOpen ProfileStaff ProfileKellySurgical Care Unit & Clinics
- [Directions](https://www.kdh.on.ca/patients-visitors/directions/) - DirectionsKemptville District Hospital is located at 2675 Concession Road, Kemptville, ON. Visit Google Maps for directions. Call 613-258-6133 if you’re still unsure where to go. Thank you! News & Media Kemptville District Hospital increases surgical capacity by moving endoscopy to clinic space June 22, 2026 Hey Day raises over $55,000 for Kemptville District Hospital June
- [Visiting a Patient](https://www.kdh.on.ca/patients-visitors/visiting-a-patient/) - Visiting a PatientStudies have shown that having visitors while in hospital can help speed up a patient’s recovery. We ask you to follow these guidelines. COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses continue to circulate in the communities KDH serves. Please follow the signage in the building regarding masking and hand-washing. Currently, masking is recommended for visitors,
- [EPIC: Our Health Information System](https://www.kdh.on.ca/patients-visitors/epic/) - EPIC: Our Health Information SystemEpic is a powerful digital health information system that uses the latest technology to securely store, organize, and access patient records while maintaining patient privacy. Epic gives patients better access to their own health information and more seamless care from their providers: With Epic’s private MyChart portal, patients can see their
- [History of Kemptville District Hospital](https://www.kdh.on.ca/history-of-kemptville-district-hospital/) - History of Kemptville District HospitalKemptville District Hospital has a rich history, steeped in community spirit: Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) opened its doors on June 29, 1960. The hospital began as an idea decades earlier; there were at least three prior attempts to establish a hospital locally. In 1939, the Red Cross planned to set up
- [Surgery](https://www.kdh.on.ca/services/surgery/) - SurgeryKDH currently provides a range of surgical services, including general surgery, orthopaedics, gynecology, neurosurgery, and endoscopy (e.g., colonoscopy). Coming to KDH for surgery? Prior to your surgery, you may need to meet with your anesthetist. Click here for information about our Pre-Anesthesia Clinic. Watch our Pre-Op video to learn more about what your surgical day will be like,
- [Emergency Department Physician Recruitment](https://www.kdh.on.ca/emergency-department-physician-recruitment/) - Emergency Department Physician RecruitmentKDH is recruiting Emergency Department physicians to join our growing team. Work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment that values service excellence, innovation, and people-centred care. Bring your skills to a small-town hospital with a big heart – where your work makes a meaningful impact every day. Watch this video to learn more!
- [Health Matters Newsletter](https://www.kdh.on.ca/news-events/health-matters-newsletter/) - Health Matters NewsletterWe publish our Health Matters Magazine annually to inform the communities we serve about programs and services of the hospital, to promote health and wellness, and to recognize donors. Fall 2025 Spring 2024 Fall 2023 Spring 2022 Winter 2019/2020 Fall 2018 Spring 2018 Spring 2017 Spring 2016 Summer 2015 Winter 2014 Summer 2014
- [Physician Recruitment](https://www.kdh.on.ca/careers/physician-recruitment/) - Physician RecruitmentJoin Our Team of Dedicated Healthcare Professionals! Why Choose Kemptville District Hospital: Exceptional Patient Care: At Kemptville District Hospital, we are committed to providing the highest quality of care to our community. State-of-the-Art Facilities: Our hospital is equipped with modern and advanced facilities to support medical professionals in delivering outstanding healthcare. Since KDH implemented
- [Billings and Payments](https://www.kdh.on.ca/patients-visitors/billings-and-payments/) - Billings and PaymentsDuring your stay, you may incur some additional costs that are not covered by OHIP or other insurance. When this happens, you will receive a bill from the hospital after your discharge. Examples of expenses not covered by OHIP include equipment (e.g., crutches, air cast boots, walkers), ambulance services and patient transfers, and
- [Current Opportunities](https://www.kdh.on.ca/careers/current-opportunities/) - Current Opportunities Health Information Management Professional (HIMP) - Part-Time Kemptville District Hospital is seeking a Health Information Management Professional […] Learn more Registered Practical Nurse - OR/Clinics - Casual KDH is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to join […] Learn more Business Unit Clerk - Casual Kemptville District Hospital is seeking a Business Unit
- [Diabetes Education and Support](https://www.kdh.on.ca/services/education-wellness/diabetes-education-and-support/) - Diabetes Education and SupportToday, more than 11 million Canadians live with diabetes or pre-diabetes. Diabetes rates continue to rise with no signs of levelling or decreasing. 90% of people who are diagnosed with diabetes have type 2, which can often be prevented or delayed through increased physical activity, healthy eating and weight loss. We are
- [Outpatient Care](https://www.kdh.on.ca/services/outpatient-care/) - Outpatient CareWe offer a wide variety of specialists’ clinics and outpatient programs. A physician referral is needed unless otherwise indicated. Chronic Pain Dr. Zeeya Jamal offers a clinic in managing chronic pain. Dr. Jamal’s practice at KDH focuses on patients suffering with headaches, facial pain, neck pain and low back pain. Among the services offered
- [Patient Safety](https://www.kdh.on.ca/patients-visitors/patient-safety/) - Patient SafetyAt Kemptville District Hospital, the safety of our patients is our top priority. We recognize that there are risks in modern healthcare, and we work hard to reduce medical errors by improved reporting, development and monitoring of best practices, and continued learning. Our quality teams are currently focusing on increasing our performance of medication
- [Accessibility Policy](https://www.kdh.on.ca/about-kemptville-district-hospital/accountability-transparency/public-disclosure/accessibility-policy/) - Accessibility PolicyKemptville District Hospital Policy V11-16: Accessibility Standards for Customer Care If you would like to comment on the accessibility policy, please email us at AODA@kdh.on.ca, call us at 613.258.6133 X232 or write to us, care of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Sub-Committee, at Kemptville District Hospital, P.O. Box 2007, 2675 Concession Road, Kemptville, ON K0G
- [24 Hour Emergency](https://www.kdh.on.ca/services/24-hour-emergency/) - 24 Hour EmergencyThe Kemptville District Hospital Emergency Department is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to meet your emergency care needs. We are committed to providing you with efficient, timely, and patient-centred emergency treatment. What to expect When you arrive, a specially trained triage nurse will assess you to determine how quickly you
- [CT Scan](https://www.kdh.on.ca/services/diagnostic-imaging/ct-scan/) - CT Scan Computed tomography is commonly referred to as a CT scan. A CT scan is a diagnostic imaging procedure that uses a combination of X-rays and computer technology to produce images of the inside of the body. It shows detailed images of any part of the body, including the bones, muscles, fat, organs and blood
- [Patient Relations](https://www.kdh.on.ca/patients-visitors/patient-relations/) - Patient RelationsPatient feedback is very important to us as it provides an opportunity to improve the patient experience at Kemptville District Hospital. This feedback includes compliments, inquiries, suggestions and complaints from our patients and their caregivers regarding their experience in the hospital. We are committed to responding to patient concerns in a positive, supportive and
- [Mammogram](https://www.kdh.on.ca/services/diagnostic-imaging/mammography/) - MammogramA mammogram is an X-ray of the breast that uses low doses of radiation. It can help find both cancerous (malignant) and non-cancerous (benign) tumours in the breast. KDH is an Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP) site, that provides screening mammograms only. Anyone with symptoms, such as a lump, or in need of a breast
- [Leadership Team](https://www.kdh.on.ca/about-kemptville-district-hospital/leadership-team/) - Leadership TeamFind biographical and contact information here for the members of our Senior Management and Medical Leadership Teams. Open ProfileStaff ProfileBrianFinance & Central Staffing Office Administrator Read Profile 99.7%score on our last Accreditation Canada surveyMeasuring the quality of care and services that KDH provides Find a Clinic or Service I'm looking for: “My two-year-old daughter
- [Pre-Anesthesia Clinic](https://www.kdh.on.ca/services/surgery/pre-anesthesia-clinic/) - Pre-Anesthesia ClinicSome surgical patients will need to meet with their anesthetist prior to their procedure. You will be contacted if your surgeon has determined that you require a pre-op visit, and you will be given an appointment for our Pre-Anesthesia Clinic. During your Pre-Anesthesia Clinic visit, your anesthetist will explain the anesthetic to you and
- [Working at KDH](https://www.kdh.on.ca/careers/working-at-kdh/) - Working at KDHJoin the Kemptville District Hospital team! Below, read why our current employees chose KDH. See our current career opportunities. To learn more about the benefits of working at KDH, please contact Human Resources. Why choose KDH? Small rural community hospital with a wide variety of services that has a big impact on regional
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.kdh.on.ca/privacy-policy/) - Privacy PolicyPolicy Statement The Kemptville District Hospital is responsible for personal information and personal health information under its custody or control and through the Chief Executive Officer, has designated an individual, the Chief Privacy Officer, who is accountable for the Kemptville District Hospital’s compliance with the following principles: The name of the Chief Privacy Officer
- [Our Partners](https://www.kdh.on.ca/about-kemptville-district-hospital/our-partners/) - Our PartnersWe work with great partners who share our commitment to building healthier communities. We are proud be allied with the following organizations – each is an essential part of an integrated health system. Beth Donovan HospiceBeth Donovan Hospice provides compassionate support and professional care to individuals and their families as they journey through the
- [Pulmonary Rehab Program](https://www.kdh.on.ca/services/education-wellness/pulmonary-rehab-program/) - Pulmonary Rehab ProgramIn partnership with ConnectWell Community Health, we offer a Pulmonary Rehab Program for people with chronic lung conditions. The program is provided by a Respiratory Therapist/Certified Respiratory Educator and a Physiotherapist, both virtually and in person. To register or for more information, call 613.259.2182 extension 2324 or 1.866.762.0496 extension 2324. News & Media Kemptville
- [Lung Health Program](https://www.kdh.on.ca/services/education-wellness/lung-health-program/) - Lung Health ProgramWe offer a Lung Health education program in partnership with ConnectWell – Lung Health. Monthly education sessions are led by a Certified Respiratory Educator; topics include ‘Learning About Your Inhalers’, ‘Exercise and COPD’, ‘Nutrition, Stress and Anxiety Management’, and many more. To register, call Lori at 613.259.2182 extension 2324 or 1.866.762.0496 extension 2324.
- [Help to Quit Smoking](https://www.kdh.on.ca/services/education-wellness/help-to-quit-smoking/) - Help to Quit SmokingQuitting smoking is the single-most important thing you can do for your health. To help our inpatients who smoke, we have partnered with the Ottawa Heart Institute to offer their Ottawa Model for Smoking Cessation (OMSC). Since implementation of the OMSC at KDH, approximately 250 smokers have been reached through personalized, best practice
- [Hand Hygiene](https://www.kdh.on.ca/patients-visitors/patient-safety/hand-hygiene/) - Hand HygieneHand washing is the best way to prevent the spread of infection. At KDH we are working hard to make sure that all staff practice good hand hygiene. Your healthcare provider should clean their hands – Before contact with you. Before a procedure. After a procedure. After contact with you. It’s ok to ask
- [Patient Declaration of Values](https://www.kdh.on.ca/patients-visitors/patient-declaration-of-values/) - Patient Declaration of ValuesAlmost a decade ago, in compliance with the Ontario government’s Excellent Care for All Act (ECFAA), KDH developed a “Patient Bill of Rights” in consultation with community stakeholders, and made it public. Our Patient Bill of Rights was a series of statements designed to reflect our commitment to patient-focused care, and clarified
- [Education & Wellness](https://www.kdh.on.ca/services/education-wellness/) - Education & WellnessAt Kemptville District Hospital we recognize that education and wellness programs are essential to fulfilling our mission of building healthier communities. Our focus is on prevention and, for patients with chronic illnesses, helping to provide the skills necessary to self-manage the illness. And, as always, we are here to help if you have
- [Cardiac Stress Testing](https://www.kdh.on.ca/services/diagnostic-imaging/cardiac-stress-testing/) - Cardiac Stress TestingA cardiac stress test is sometimes called a treadmill exercise stress test or treadmill stress test. It is performed to determine the effects of exercise on the heart. The test allows doctors to detect abnormal heart rhythms and diagnose the absence or presence of coronary artery disease. How the test is performed You
- [Echocardiogram](https://www.kdh.on.ca/services/diagnostic-imaging/echocardiogram/) - EchocardiogramAn echocardiogram is an ultrasound of the heart. The test is routinely used in the diagnosis, management and follow-up of patients with any suspected or known heart diseases. It can provide a wealth of helpful information, including the size and shape of the heart, its pumping capacity, and the location and extent of any tissue
- [Holter Monitoring](https://www.kdh.on.ca/services/diagnostic-imaging/holter-monitoring/) - Holter MonitoringA Holter monitor is a device that continuously records the heart’s rhythms. The monitor is usually worn for 24 to 48 hours during normal activity. How the test is performed The technologist will attach several small electrodes to your chest. It may be necessary to shave or clip some hair so the electrodes will
- [Electrocardiogram](https://www.kdh.on.ca/services/diagnostic-imaging/electrocardiogram/) - ElectrocardiogramAn electrocardiogram, also called an ECG or EKG, records the heart’s electrical activity, showing how fast it’s beating, whether your heartbeat is steady or irregular, and the strength and timing of electrical signals as they pass through each part of your heart. How the test is performed While you are lying down, the technologist will
- [Bone Mineral Density (BMD) Testing](https://www.kdh.on.ca/services/diagnostic-imaging/bone-mineral-density-bmd-testing/) - Bone Mineral Density (BMD) TestingA bone mineral density (BMD) test measures how much calcium and other types of minerals are in an area of your bone. The test helps your healthcare provider detect osteoporosis and predict your risk of bone fractures. How the test is performed You lie on a soft table, and the scanner
- [Ultrasound](https://www.kdh.on.ca/services/diagnostic-imaging/ultrasound/) - UltrasoundUltrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to look at organs and structures inside the body. During pregnancy, doctors use ultrasound tests to examine the baby. Unlike an X-ray, an ultrasound does not involve exposure to radiation. How the test is performed The ultrasound technician will position you on the table, apply gel on your skin (over
- [X-Ray](https://www.kdh.on.ca/services/diagnostic-imaging/x-ray/) - X-RayAn X-ray machine sends individual X-ray particles through the body; the resulting images are recorded on a computer. How the test is performed Your position relative to the X-ray table will depend on the part of your body being X-rayed. Several different X-ray views may be needed. You need to stay still when you are
- [How Emergency Cases Are Prioritized](https://www.kdh.on.ca/services/24-hour-emergency/how-emergency-cases-will-be-prioritized/) - How Emergency Cases Are Prioritized Triage Level 1 Resuscitation Conditions that are a threat to life requiring immediate aggressive interventions to restore or preserve life. Unresponsive Near respiratory arrest Unconscious Major trauma Shock Triage Level 2 Emergent Conditions that are a potential threat to life, limb, or function requiring immediate intervention. Severe respiratory distress Head
- [Environmental Sustainability](https://www.kdh.on.ca/about-kemptville-district-hospital/environmental-sustainability/) - Environmental SustainabilityOur Hospital. Our Responsibility. At Kemptville District Hospital we recognize that, as a community leader, we have a responsibility to minimize our ecological impact while providing quality healthcare services in a manner that ensures a safe and healthy environment for our patients, staff, and visitors. Our Environmental Mission Statement is a demonstrated commitment from within to operate
- [Patient and Family Centred Care](https://www.kdh.on.ca/patients-visitors/patient-and-family-centred-care/) - Patient and Family Centred Care at KDHA fundamental shift has taken place in our healthcare system – a shift that moves health care teams from doing something for or to a patient to partnering with the patient in her or his care. This model is known as Patient and Family Centred Care, and extends beyond the care setting to the organization’s
- [The Patient Experience Starts Here](https://www.kdh.on.ca/patients-visitors/patient-and-family-centred-care/the-patient-experience-starts-here/) - The Patient Experience Starts HereSeveral years ago, we launched a campaign called ‘The Patient Experience Starts Here’ to help us transition from providing patient-focused care to partnering with patients for Patient and Family Centred Care. When you come to KDH, you will see our staff, physicians and volunteers wearing buttons that remind us every day
- [Accountability & Transparency](https://www.kdh.on.ca/about-kemptville-district-hospital/accountability-transparency/) - Accountability & TransparencyKemptville District Hospital is a public hospital run by a volunteer, community based Board of Directors. We are committed to public accountability and transparency. This page provides links to safety, performance and general disclosure information. Freedom of Information – FIPPA Patient Safety Indicators Governance Documents Public Disclosure News & Media Kemptville District Hospital
- [Freedom of Information – FIPPA](https://www.kdh.on.ca/about-kemptville-district-hospital/accountability-transparency/freedom-of-information-fippa/) - Freedom of Information – FIPPAThe Ontario Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) provides the right to access information that is under the control of institutions within the province and also protects the privacy of personal information of individuals that is held by institutions. The Act provides individuals with the right to access and correct
- [Preparing for Surgery](https://www.kdh.on.ca/services/surgery/preparing-for-surgery/) - Preparing for SurgeryWe look forward to caring for you before, during and after your surgery. Here are some general instructions that apply to all Surgical Care patients at KDH. You will be contacted by our Bookings office with instructions about your arrival and departure. If you need to contact us about your procedure, please call 613.258.6133
- [Planning For Your Healthy Future: Kdh’s New Strategic Plan](https://www.kdh.on.ca/about-kemptville-district-hospital/planning-for-your-healthy-future-kdhs-new-strategic-plan/) - Planning For Your Healthy Future: Kdh’s New Strategic PlanYour Hospital – Your Healthy Future is a strategic planning process that began in February 2016. It was designed with a robust stakeholder engagement component to provide the public, organizational partners, and KDH staff, physicians and volunteers with a variety of opportunities to contribute their input. Like
- [What Our Patients Have To Say](https://www.kdh.on.ca/services/what-our-patients-have-to-say/) - What Our Patients Have To Say“I would like to extend a sincere thank you to all the physicians, nurses, nursing aides, dietary, environmental services, lab, and diagnostic imaging staff, and many others who helped so much to make my stay in March so much easier for me. It was a worrying time for me and
- [KDH Volunteer Program](https://www.kdh.on.ca/about-kemptville-district-hospital/kdh-volunteer-program/) - KDH Volunteer ProgramKemptville District Hospital volunteers are vital members of the hospital’s team, and often the first point of contact for patients as greeters in our Emergency Department and Main Entrance. What our volunteers do You will recognize our volunteers by their red smocks throughout the hospital, including at the Emergency Department and Main Entrance
- [Our Annual Report](https://www.kdh.on.ca/about-kemptville-district-hospital/our-annual-report/) - Our Annual ReportWe’re pleased to share our 2025-2026 Annual Report! It was a busy year for KDH, and this report highlights our team’s many accomplishments, including: Receiving Accreditation with Commendation, and scoring 99% on the standards, from Accreditation Canada Partnering with innovative health providers to enhance care for the region, including the West Ottawa HART

## Thank You Messages

- [Ron & Sue](https://www.kdh.on.ca/thank_you/ron-sue/) - "After three months of convalescent care at KDH, my wife and I wanted to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation for all the care staff who attended to me during my stay. From the moment I arrived at the unit, I was struck by the welcoming and compassionate atmosphere. I would
- [Margret](https://www.kdh.on.ca/thank_you/9028/) - “This letter is written to express my utmost appreciation and heartfelt thanks to the Emergency Team at KDH. Last Tuesday morning I received a phone call from my teenage son Markus’s school informing me that he had inadvertently eaten a cookie containing peanuts. As he has a life-threatening peanut allergy, this was an immediate cause
- [Debbi](https://www.kdh.on.ca/thank_you/debbi/) - “Dr. Hosseini treated my adult son, Matthew, in the ER when he was brought in by ambulance. Matthew had experienced an episode involving a rapid, irregular heartbeat resulting in him losing consciousness at home. Dr. Hosseini treated him with the utmost care. She had a number of tests performed which left his diagnosis a little
- [Lois](https://www.kdh.on.ca/thank_you/lois/) - “I wanted to tell you how truly grateful I am for the Clinics at KDH. Almost a year of injections for pain in Dr. Jamal’s clinic have been quite successful and after last Friday's appointment, I am now on "remit" until November. Through Dr. Jamal I was referred to Dr. Fox, who diagnosed Carpal Tunnel
- [Christina](https://www.kdh.on.ca/thank_you/christina/) - “I had surgery at KDH for a knee injury. The experience I had was like no other. The video of what to expect was superbly done and put me at ease before I arrived. The greeter was welcoming and had a great sense of humour. I could tell he really enjoyed his job! The nurse
- [Jacquelyn](https://www.kdh.on.ca/thank_you/jacquelyn/) - “I’d like to share about the beautiful experience I had in your ER last week. To begin, the woman at the COVID screening station was so kind and understanding. She even allowed my five-year-old and myself to sit outside for our lunch, so I could give him some fresh air and room to move around.
- [Mark](https://www.kdh.on.ca/thank_you/mark/) - “I felt compelled to send a note. I received a total hip at KDH three weeks ago. The experience was fantastic. I was quite stressed about the whole event and the team at KDH put me at ease very quickly. As I arrived I was looked after by Mary-Pat in the prep area. She was
- [Nancy](https://www.kdh.on.ca/thank_you/nancy/) - “I would like to extend a sincere thank you to all the physicians, nurses, nursing aides, dietary, environmental services, lab, and diagnostic imaging staff, and many others who helped so much to make my stay in March so much easier for me. It was a worrying time for me and my family. There was not
- [Georgina’s family](https://www.kdh.on.ca/thank_you/georginas-family/) - “It is with immense gratitude that we write to express our appreciation for our mother’s recent inpatient stay. Georgina was admitted through the ER and spent a few weeks on the inpatient medical unit before being transferred to Convalescent Care. She is 89 years of age. It is quite safe to say that her care
- [Sue](https://www.kdh.on.ca/thank_you/sue/) - Went to KDH for a mammogram today. So very impressed at the way things were handled when I arrived. Pertinent questions and screening. Very professional. Felt safe and secure. Kudos to all the staff there! Highly recommend you folks as always.”
- [Mike](https://www.kdh.on.ca/thank_you/mike/) - “I am writing this email in regards to my recent shoulder surgery experience. I would like to inform you that you should be very proud of the great team you have formulated; from the screening person to the surgical day nurses, the anesthetist and surgeon, everyone was outstanding. All your staff should be given accolades
- [Melanie](https://www.kdh.on.ca/thank_you/melanie/) - “I would like to thank and compliment all the staff we encountered at our visit to the ER yesterday with our 11-year-old son. Everyone we encountered was wonderful from the screener at the door to the doctor. In particular Dr. Brisebois was amazing, leaving no stone unturned to ensure our son didn't have any underlying issues. Valetta
- [Terry](https://www.kdh.on.ca/thank_you/terry/) - “I was fortunate enough to have my Total Hip Arthroplasty at KDH. I experienced warm and lovely care everywhere from the moment I walked in until I was discharged. I’d like to express my deep gratitude to the staff on the inpatient surgical unit. The nursing care was exceptional and made a huge difference to my
- [Hélène](https://www.kdh.on.ca/thank_you/helene/) - “So surgery went wonderfully and I absolutely loved every single person at the Kemptville Hospital!! Dr. Pickell was amazing and the anesthesiologist was so fun, so kind, so absolutely over the top perfect!! I have a son who has had more than 100 surgeries and I have been there until he fell asleep for most
- [Terri](https://www.kdh.on.ca/thank_you/terri/) - “My two-year-old daughter and I were in the KDH emergency department last night and we were gifted the sweetest little knitted doll. It really made all the difference to my daughter. I would very much like to thank the people that make the dolls and donate to their supplies, and am wondering if it’s possible

## Profiles

- [Dr. Patrick Davison](https://www.kdh.on.ca/profile/dr-patrick-davison-2/)
- [Frank Vassallo](https://www.kdh.on.ca/profile/mr-frank-vassallo-copy/)
- [Erin Bonokoski](https://www.kdh.on.ca/profile/ms-erin-bonokoski/)
- [Iman](https://www.kdh.on.ca/profile/iman-al-rawi/)
- [Nadia](https://www.kdh.on.ca/profile/nadia-robinson/)
- [Tanya](https://www.kdh.on.ca/profile/tanya-collins/)
- [Ann](https://www.kdh.on.ca/profile/ann-massey/)
- [Steve](https://www.kdh.on.ca/profile/steve-webber/)
- [Heather](https://www.kdh.on.ca/profile/heather-graham/)
- [Doreen O'Sullivan](https://www.kdh.on.ca/profile/ms-kristin-strackerjan/)
- [Edward Wood](https://www.kdh.on.ca/profile/mr-edward-wood/) - Edward Wood, P.Eng., attended the University of New Brunswick, earning a degree in Forest Engineering. After university, he worked for forest companies in British Columbia and Quebec. He moved to the federal government, working at the Canadian Forestry Service, and then to the Office of the Auditor General of Canada. Working on performance audits, ranging
- [Margret Norenberg](https://www.kdh.on.ca/profile/ms-margret-norenberg/)
- [Katie Hogue](https://www.kdh.on.ca/profile/katie-hogue-2/)
- [Frank Vassallo](https://www.kdh.on.ca/profile/mr-frank-vassallo/)
- [Helen Zipes](https://www.kdh.on.ca/profile/ms-helen-zipes/)
- [Amy E. Yee](https://www.kdh.on.ca/profile/ms-amy-e-yee/)
- [Gordon Wyse](https://www.kdh.on.ca/profile/mr-gordon-wyse/)
- [Patrick Snelling](https://www.kdh.on.ca/profile/mr-patrick-snelling/) - Patrick Snelling is a highly experienced Civil Litigator and a Partner at the law firm of Allan Snelling LLP. Prior to joining Allan Snelling, he served as Associate with Bradbrooke Crawford Green, and previous to that, with Campbell Learne Zenk. Earlier in his career, Mr. Snelling spent eight years in private practice as a Criminal
- [Jeff Panciuk](https://www.kdh.on.ca/profile/mr-jeff-panciuk/)
- [Shawn Mincoff](https://www.kdh.on.ca/profile/mr-shawn-mincoff/)
- [Gilles LeVasseur](https://www.kdh.on.ca/profile/mr-gilles-levasseur/)
- [George Enei](https://www.kdh.on.ca/profile/mr-george-enei/) - George Enei, P.Eng., is a retired senior executive with the federal public service. He held senior positions at Environment and Climate Change Canada, Public Services and Procurement Canada, and the Office of the Chief Science Advisor. He served as Assistant Deputy Minister, Corporate Services & Chief Information Officer, as well as Assistant Deputy Minister, Science
- [Darryl Boyce](https://www.kdh.on.ca/profile/mr-darryl-boyce/) - Darryl Boyce, P.Eng., is a retired mechanical engineer with an extensive background in the planning, management, operations and energy performance of post-secondary education facilities. A recognized leader in his field, he was elected President of ASHRAE (The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers) for the 2019-2020 term. He is also an ASHRAE Fellow
- [Ginette Bebeung](https://www.kdh.on.ca/profile/ms-ginette-bebeung/)
- [Dr. Patrick Davison](https://www.kdh.on.ca/profile/dr-patrick-davison/)
- [Leanne Armstrong](https://www.kdh.on.ca/profile/leanne-armstrong/)
- [Melissa Ruigrok](https://www.kdh.on.ca/profile/melissa-ruigrok/)
- [Ken Lawless](https://www.kdh.on.ca/profile/ken-lawless/)
- [Malcolm Jones](https://www.kdh.on.ca/profile/malcolm-jones/)
- [Dr. Alexander Coret](https://www.kdh.on.ca/profile/dr-alexander-coret/)
- [Dr. Nadine Kaefer](https://www.kdh.on.ca/profile/dr-nadine-kaefer/)
- [Dr. Chris Kirby](https://www.kdh.on.ca/profile/dr-chris-kirby/)
- [Dr. Colin Sentongo](https://www.kdh.on.ca/profile/dr-colin-sentongo-copy/)
- [Dr. Darryl Young](https://www.kdh.on.ca/profile/dr-darryl-young/)
- [Katie Hogue](https://www.kdh.on.ca/profile/katie-hogue/)
- [Brittany Rivard](https://www.kdh.on.ca/profile/brittany-rivard/)
- [Dr. Colin Sentongo](https://www.kdh.on.ca/profile/dr-colin-sentongo/)
- [Dr. Zakhem](https://www.kdh.on.ca/profile/dr-zakhem/)
- [Holly](https://www.kdh.on.ca/profile/holly/)
- [Pam](https://www.kdh.on.ca/profile/pam/)
- [Brian](https://www.kdh.on.ca/profile/brian/)
- [Kelly](https://www.kdh.on.ca/profile/kelly/)
- [Tara](https://www.kdh.on.ca/profile/tara/)
- [Manon](https://www.kdh.on.ca/profile/manon/)
- [Will](https://www.kdh.on.ca/profile/will/)
- [Kayla](https://www.kdh.on.ca/profile/kayla/)
- [Sophie](https://www.kdh.on.ca/profile/sophie/)

## Job Postings

- [Registered Nurses – Medical/Surgical – Permanent Part-Time](https://www.kdh.on.ca/job_posting/registered-nurses-medical-surgical-permanent-part-time/) - KDH is seeking Registered Nurses in the Medical/Surgical Unit on a permanent part-time basis. The successful candidates will share the KDH commitment to Patient and Family Centred Care and possess the following qualifications and related experience. Qualifications: Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario; Current BCLS and ACLS Certificates; Recent Medical, Surgical, Gerontology
- [Health Information Management Professional (HIMP) - Part-Time](https://www.kdh.on.ca/job_posting/health-information-management-professional-himp-part-time/) - Kemptville District Hospital is seeking a Health Information Management Professional (HIMP) to join our growing team, on a part-time basis. Why should you work at KDH? Competitive wages based on central and local collective agreements Excellent benefits with medical, dental and vision plans for full-time employees (extended healthcare and/or dental care available for part-time employees)
- [Registered Practical Nurse - OR/Clinics - Casual](https://www.kdh.on.ca/job_posting/registered-practical-nurse-or-clinics-casual/) - KDH is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to join the OR/Clinics team on a casual basis. Why should you work at KDH? Competitive wages based on central and local collective agreements Excellent benefits with medical, dental and vision plans for full-time employees (extended healthcare and/or dental care available for part-time employees) HOOPP Pension program
- [Business Unit Clerk - Casual](https://www.kdh.on.ca/job_posting/business-unit-clerk-casual/) - Kemptville District Hospital is seeking a Business Unit Clerk to join our growing team, on a casual basis. Why should you work at KDH? Competitive wages based on central and local collective agreements Excellent benefits with medical, dental and vision plans for full-time employees (extended healthcare and/or dental care available for part-time employees) HOOPP Pension
- [Clinical Scholar - Temporary Part-Time](https://www.kdh.on.ca/job_posting/clinical-scholar-temporary-part-time/) - KDH is seeking Clinical Scholars to join our team on a Temporary Part-Time basis. Funded by the Ministry of Health's Clinical Scholar Program, the Clinical Scholars are required to provide formalized mentorship to newly graduated nurses, Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) and nurses seeking to upskill/receive mentorship at the bed-side. In addition to the Hospital's requirements
- [Occupational Therapist – Casual](https://www.kdh.on.ca/job_posting/occupational-therapist-casual/) - KDH is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our team on a Casual basis. Why should you work at KDH? Competitive wages based on central and local collective agreements Excellent benefits with medical, dental and vision plans for full-time employees (extended healthcare and/or dental care available for part-time employees) HOOPP Pension program Reimbursement for recertification
- [Physiotherapist – Casual](https://www.kdh.on.ca/job_posting/physiotherapist-casual/) - KDH is seeking a Physiotherapist to join our team on a Casual basis. Why should you work at KDH? Competitive wages based on central and local collective agreements Excellent benefits with medical, dental and vision plans for full-time employees (extended healthcare and/or dental care available for part-time employees) HOOPP Pension program Reimbursement for recertification of

## Partners

- [Seniors' Community Services](https://www.kdh.on.ca/partners/seniors-community-services/) - Seniors' Community Services is a community-based non-profit supporting seniors, and adults with physical disabilities to live well, and independently in their own homes. Our programs and services provide a foundation of support to promote health and confidence making life that much easier for our aging community. For more information, get in touch with Seniors' Community
- [Southeast Public Health](https://www.kdh.on.ca/partners/leeds-grenville-and-lanark-district-health-unit/) - Southeast Public Health offers a range of services to promote healthy living, healthy growth and development, prevent illness and injury and control communicable diseases in the community. A referral is not needed for any service.
- [Ottawa West Four Rivers OHT](https://www.kdh.on.ca/partners/ottawa-west-four-rivers-oht/) - The Ottawa West Four Rivers (OWFR) Ontario Health Team (OHT) brings together multiple healthcare organizations, hospitals and care providers who are committed to providing excellent patient-centric care to those who need it most throughout Western Ottawa and the surrounding geography. Our goal is to help people in Almonte, Arnprior, Carleton Place, Kemptville, North Grenville and
- [Beth Donovan Hospice](https://www.kdh.on.ca/partners/beth-donovan-hospice/) - Beth Donovan Hospice provides compassionate support and professional care to individuals and their families as they journey through the challenges of life-limiting illnesses and end-of-life transitions.
- [Ontario Health East](https://www.kdh.on.ca/partners/ontario-south-east-local-health-integration-network/) - Ontario Health East serves nearly 3.7 million people who live in diverse urban and rural communities, from Pickering to Deep River to Hawkesbury. We fund and monitor health system performance at a local level. By working locally, we can meet the unique needs of our region, improving patient access to the right services, at the
- [Lanark Leeds and Grenville Addictions and Mental Health](https://www.kdh.on.ca/partners/lanark-leeds-and-grenville-addictions-and-mental-health/) - Lanark, Leeds and Grenville Addictions and Mental Health offers services and programmes to people who are experiencing mental health and/or addiction issues. Mental health services are provided for individuals who are 16 years and older and addictions services to persons of any age. People may access services with a referral from their doctor, self-referral or
- [Brockville General Hospital](https://www.kdh.on.ca/partners/brockville-general-hospital/) - Brockville General Hospital is a five-site community hospital: the Charles Street Site offers full acute care services; the Garden Street Site specializes in complex/palliative care, and rehabilitation. BGH also sponsors an Assault Response & Care Centre and has governance of mental health acute care services for Leeds, Grenville and South Lanark.
- [Childrens Mental Health Leeds Grenville](https://www.kdh.on.ca/partners/childrens-mental-health-leeds-grenville/) - Children’s Mental Health of Leeds and Grenville is dedicated to serving the mental health needs of children, youth and their families. We contribute to children in Leeds and Grenville meeting their full potential through community based children’s mental health services, provided by all qualified professionals. Individuals in crisis can call the office during business hours (8:30
- [Community Living North Grenville](https://www.kdh.on.ca/partners/community-living-north-grenville/) - Community Living North Grenville supports individuals with an intellectual disability and their families throughout the communities of Grenville County North.
- [Compass Group Canada](https://www.kdh.on.ca/partners/compass-group-canada/) - As Canada’s leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group Canada’s success is tied to a simple recipe: great people, great service and great results. With over 24,000 associates working throughout the country, Compass Group combines fresh ideas with the industry’s greatest talent to ensure we consistently deliver superior quality food and excellent service in
- [Eastern Ontario Regional Laboratory Association](https://www.kdh.on.ca/partners/eastern-ontario-regional-laboratory-association/) - The Eastern Ontario Regional Laboratory Association (EORLA) is a member-owned, non-profit organization encompassing the operation of 18 licensed, acute-care, hospital-based clinical laboratories that service clinical programs across the Champlain Local Health Integration Network (CLHIN) of Eastern Ontario A leading, innovative model of integrated laboratory practices in the province, the purpose of EORLA is to deliver patient-focused, consistent,
- [Municipality of North Grenville](https://www.kdh.on.ca/partners/municipality-of-north-grenville/) - North Grenville is a community of approximately 15,000 located just 20 minutes south of Ottawa. This green and growing community, including Kemptville and surrounding hamlets, offers all of the big city amenities with small town charm, for a quality lifestyle like no other.
- [University of Ottawa Heart Institute](https://www.kdh.on.ca/partners/university-of-ottawa-heart-institute/) - Canada’s largest and foremost cardiovascular health centre, dedicated to understanding, treating and preventing heart disease, The University of Ottawa Heart Institute serves the local, national, and international communities pioneering a new era in heart health.
- [Parkinson Society Ottawa](https://www.kdh.on.ca/partners/parkinson-society-ottawa/) - Parkinson Society Ottawa is dedicated to improving the quality of life of people with Parkinson’s and their families in Eastern Ontario. A regional partner of Parkinson Society Canada.
- [Rideau Crossing Family Health Centre](https://www.kdh.on.ca/partners/rideau-crossing-family-health-centre/) - The family physicians at Rideau Crossing Family Health Centre offer their patients comprehensive primary care and a wide range of in-office services. The Family Health Centre moved from its location on the KDH campus to 90 Royal Landing Gate, Kemptville in February, 2014.
- [The Royal Mental Health Care & Research](https://www.kdh.on.ca/partners/the-royal-mental-health-care-research/) - The Royal is one of Canada’s foremost mental health care and academic health science centres. The Royal combines the delivery of specialized mental health care, advocacy, research and education to transform the lives of people with complex and treatment resistant mental illness.
- [The Ottawa Hospital](https://www.kdh.on.ca/partners/the-ottawa-hospital/) - The Ottawa Hospital offers comprehensive, high quality, patient-focused healthcare services in both official languages to a community of 1.3 million people in Ottawa and Eastern Ontario with a variety of speciality centres and programs.
- [West Ottawa HART Hub](https://www.kdh.on.ca/partners/west-ottawa-hart-hub/) - The West Ottawa HART Hub is open for individuals seeking care for substance use, as well as housing related precarity. The West Ottawa HART Hub, in partnership with Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre, operates its main site in Bells Corners. It’s a free, confidential walk-in clinic, for anyone 16 or older looking for support, as well
- [CHEO](https://www.kdh.on.ca/partners/cheo/) - Dedicated to the best life for every child and youth, CHEO is a global leader in pediatric health care and research. CHEO is a founding member of the Kids Come First Health Team. Kids Come First includes over 60 organizations, family and youth partners, nearly 1,100 physicians, and thousands of individuals including children, youth and families. As
- [Kemptville Medical Centre](https://www.kdh.on.ca/partners/kemptville-medical-centre/) - The family physicians at Kemptville Medical Centre offer their patients comprehensive primary care and a wide range of in-office services. The office is located on County Road 43.
- [Leeds Grenville Paramedic Services](https://www.kdh.on.ca/partners/leeds-grenville-paramedic-services/) - The Leeds Grenville Paramedic Service is responsible for providing pre-hospital, emergency medical care to residents of North Grenville. Leeds Grenville Paramedic Service has a permanent station located in Kemptville, providing effective emergency coverage and equal access to an ambulance for North Grenville.
- [Kemptville Health and Wellness Centre](https://www.kdh.on.ca/partners/kemptville-health-and-wellness-centre/) - Kemptville Health and Wellness Centre is a Family Health Organization committed to providing evidence based, quality health services and programs. We strive to positively impact the health and wellness of our patients in Kemptville and the surrounding communities.

## By the Numbers

- [raised by the KDH Foundation](https://www.kdh.on.ca/by_the_numbers/raised-by-the-kdh-foundation/)
- [raised by the KDH Auxiliary to purchase essential medial equipment](https://www.kdh.on.ca/by_the_numbers/raised-by-the-kdh-auxiliary-to-purchase-essential-medial-equipment/)
- [comfort dolls handed out](https://www.kdh.on.ca/by_the_numbers/comfort-dolls-handed-out/)
- [bone mineral density](https://www.kdh.on.ca/by_the_numbers/bone-mineral-density/)
- [mammograms performed](https://www.kdh.on.ca/by_the_numbers/mammograms-performed/)
- [score on our last Accreditatio](https://www.kdh.on.ca/by_the_numbers/score-on-our-last-accreditatio/)
- [total number of patients](https://www.kdh.on.ca/by_the_numbers/total-number-of-patients/)
- [ultrasounds performed](https://www.kdh.on.ca/by_the_numbers/ultrasounds-performed/)
- [patients seen](https://www.kdh.on.ca/by_the_numbers/patients-seen/)
- [x-rays](https://www.kdh.on.ca/by_the_numbers/x-rays/)

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- [Staff](https://www.kdh.on.ca/profile_category/staff/)
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- [Ex-Officio Board Members](https://www.kdh.on.ca/profile_category/ex-officio-board-members/)

## Job Posting Tags

- [External Job Posting](https://www.kdh.on.ca/job_posting_tag/external-job-posting/)