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KINGSTON – A generous donation of $1.25 million is set to aid Kingston Health Sciences Centre in acquiring advanced diagnostic imaging and critical care technology for both Kingston General Hospital’s emergency department and Hotel Dieu Hospital’s Urgent Care Centre.
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The contribution from local philanthropist Stephen Sorensen will fund two fixed digital radiography (X-ray) systems-one for each hospital-along with a new mobile digital X-ray system for KGH’s emergency department. The donation will also provide a video laryngoscope for managing airways during critical situations, a fiberoptic nasopharyngoscope camera for checking nasal passages and throats, as well as a transesophageal ultrasound probe for quick cardiac imaging during emergencies like cardiac arrest.
A release from KHSC stated that these investments would “significantly enhance emergency diagnostic capabilities in Kingston and strengthen the region’s ability to provide timely, high-quality emergency care to over 650,000 residents who rely on KHSC as their tertiary care centre for southeastern Ontario.”
“As the trauma centre for southeastern Ontario, our Emergency Medicine teams must be able to act quickly, and to do that, accurate information is crucial,” said Dr. Kyla Caners, head of emergency medicine at KHSC and Queen’s University. “This new technology will allow our teams to gather information quickly and use it to guide treatment. Investments like this directly improve our ability to care for patients during some of the most critical moments of their lives.”
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Dr. Omar Islam, head of radiology at KHSC and Queen’s University mentioned that having access to appropriate diagnostic tools when needed “can fundamentally change outcomes in health care.”
“With this investment we can move more quickly from uncertainty to diagnosis and then diagnosis to treatment when minutes matter most,” he added. “These imaging systems will give clinicians exceptional image quality while helping us deliver care more efficiently.”
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Sorensen has previously supported other healthcare advancements at KHSC. His earlier donations facilitated purchasing Canada’s first artificial intelligence cardiac CT imaging tool along with a portable MRI system designed specifically for critically ill ICU patients. They also enabled building a new interventional radiology suite along with advanced surgical technologies for breast cancer treatment here in Kingston.
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“Hospitals in Ontario have always depended on philanthropy to fund state-of-the-art equipment and innovation,” stated Tom Zsolnay, president and CEO of University Hospitals Kingston Foundation. “This gift reflects deep commitment towards supporting front-line teams ensuring patients have access to top-notch care close by.”In his statement, Sorensen expressed that his contribution wasn’t merely about “writing a cheque” but rather about engaging with healthcare professionals who are present when patients are most vulnerable.
“I choose projects where I can work directly alongside clinicians who identify gaps, what equipment is essential, and where my donation can make an immediate impact. If we can assist clinicians with quicker decision-making, improving patient outcomes within months instead of years, then we’ve made a real difference. I call it ‘Targeted Clinician-Based Philanthropy.’ ”
“Mr. Sorensen didn’t simply fund equipment – he helped shape solutions,” noted Dr. David Pichora, president and CEO of KHSC. “He ensured these investments are practical, impactful, and aligned with enhancing patient care. This serves as an excellent example of how targeted clinician-based philanthropy can foster innovation making immediate improvements for patients.”
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