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www.ngtimes.ca July 3, 2025
Vol. 13 No. 25
KDH marks grand opening of Tallman Family CT Scanner Suite
by Jennifer Westendorp 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 care in North Grenville. The ceremony featured an official ribbon cutting, tours of the new CT suite and unveiling of the Crossroads Campaign donor wall.
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It uses computed tomography to examine structures in three dimensions inside the body using the latest AI computing power, enabling care teams to diagnose patients more quickly, thereby managing and treating their conditions faster. Having a CT Scanner at KDH helps to reduce CT wait times regionally and enhance quality of care for patients. To date, almost 1,000 CT Scans have been performed at KDH. “We wouldn’t be here today if it weren’t for our wonderful community, which stood behind us every step of the way, pushing KDH
“I was honoured to cut the ribbon for our state-ofthe-art CT suite alongside Louise Tallman, Honorary Chair of the Foundation’s Crossroads Campaign,” said the hospital’s CEO, Frank J. Vassallo. “She was a tremendous champion for the Crossroads Campaign, which exceeded its goal of raising $2.2 million to bring a CT Scanner to KDH. A heartfelt thank you goes out to the Tallman family for its longstanding support of our hospital.” The CT Scanner, a GE Revolution Ascend, has been operating since April, 2025.
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towards a brighter future,” said CEO Vassallo. “I truly believe this hospital is the heart of our community; a place where we find ourselves facing different stages and phases of life. KDH understands the importance of person-centered care, along with service excellence and innovation, and we’re so lucky to have a forwardthinking community that shares our vision and values. I am so grateful to everyone who supported the campaign to bring a CT Scanner to KDH!”
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