Lights, Camera, DIAGNOSIS: Riverside Launches Campaign for New MRI and Radiology Units
April 30, 2025
Lights, Camera, DIAGNOSIS: Riverside Launches Campaign for New
MRI and Radiology Units
Riverside Health Care is
proud to launch “Lights, Camera, DIAGNOSIS,” a community-driven fundraising
campaign to bring a state-of-the-art MRI to La Verendrye General Hospital and
new Digital Radiography units to both La Verendrye General Hospital and the
Rainy River Health Centre.
“This
is an exciting milestone that will help shape the future of health care across
the Rainy River District,” said Holly Kaemingh, Riverside’s Director of
Fundraising, “Our communities deserve access to the best health care possible.
With the addition of an MRI and new Digital Radiography units, we’ll be able to
deliver cutting-edge diagnostic services without the need for patients to
travel.”
With
a goal of raising $1.6 million, Riverside is calling on residents, businesses,
and community organizations to play a starring role in shaping the future of
local health care. Every gift, no matter the size, will make an impact.
This is more than a
campaign — it’s a community-driven mission to deliver faster, more accurate
diagnoses without leaving the district. Together, we’re focusing on the future
of health care and shining a brighter light on the well-being of our communities.
Lights
symbolize hope—the community spotlight shining on the need for modern
diagnostic tools.
Camera
reflects precision—the cutting-edge technology helping uncover the unknown.
Diagnosis
is our destination—the answers that lead to faster care, better outcomes, and a
healthier future.
“Digital
radiography enhances patient care by providing faster, clearer images with
lower radiation exposure, enabling quicker diagnosis and treatment. Bringing
this upgraded technology to Rainy River Health Centre means patients are
getting the gold standard of care with their imaging,” says Andrea Faragher,
Riverside’s Director of Diagnostic Services.
Riverside
Health Care Chief of Staff, Dr. Lucas Keffer added, “[an] MRI is an extremely
versatile diagnostic tool used for many purposes including diagnosing some
cancers, strokes, muscular and neurological injuries, and complex infections
involving bones, joints, and the spine. Having an MRI machine in Fort Frances
is very exciting and will save district residents a great deal of travel to
Thunder Bay.”
Donations
can be made by phone at (807) 274-6635, or in person at any Riverside Health
Care facility via cash,
cheque, or credit card.
Cheques can also be mailed to Riverside Health Care – Fundraising, 110 Victoria
Ave., Fort Frances, ON P9A 2B7.
Stay connected for updates
on exciting events like our much anticipated 50/50 raffle and more ways to
support “Lights, Camera, DIAGNOSIS” at
www.riversidehealthcare.ca/donate and on social media.
Henry
Gauthier
President
& Chief Executive Officer
Riverside
Health Care
Holly
Kaemingh
Director of Fundraising
Riverside Health Care
Media
Reference: Kathryn Pierroz - Communications Coordinator, Riverside Health Care,
807-274-3261 ext. 4525
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