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Lake of the Woods District Hospital celebrates Diagnostic Imaging Centre of Excellence Grand Opening

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Celebrating the opening of the Diagnostic Imaging Centre of Excellence at Lake of the Woods District Hospital

Lake of the Woods District Hospital (LWDH), together with the Lake of the Woods District Hospital Foundation held a small gathering and ribbon cutting today to celebrate a milestone occasion. The Diagnostic Imaging department in Kenora’s hospital has evolved into a new, state-of-the-art DiagnosticImaging Centre of Excellence. This incredible milestone for local health care will … Read more

Kenora Dragon Tamers Support Advanced Mammography and Chemotherapy Equipment

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The Kenora Dragon Tamers, a local dragon boat team made up of breast cancer survivors and supporters, recently donated $3,750 to the Lake of the Woods District Hospital Foundation to help fund new, advanced, mammography equipment. In addition, they provided another gift of $1,250 to fund essential chemotherapy equipment. For nearly 20 years, the Kenora … Read more

Royal Canadian Legion Branch #12

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The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 12 Kenora has just written its latest chapter in a history rooted in philanthropy. This took the form of an extraordinary $100,000, presented July 4 from their lottery account in support of the Lake of the Woods District Hospital Foundation’s Beyond The Scan campaign to replace their CT Scanner, ensure … Read more

Lifesavers Dinner & Auction Raises Over $422,000 for Lifesaving Hospital Equipment: Community Continues to Shine for Local Healthcare

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Kenora, ON – August 12, 2025 The Lake of the Woods District Hospital Foundation (LWDHF) is thrilled to share the outstanding success of Lifesavers Week 2025, culminating in the 19th Annual Lifesavers Dinner & Auction. For the third year in a row, the event sold out and together our community raised $422,160 to fund nine … Read more

Clearwater Bay Women’s Retreat Inspires Connection and Elevates Women’s Health Awareness

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Clearwater Bay Women's Retreat

More than 30 women came together at SilverWolf Resort on Sunday, July 27, for the first-ever Clearwater Bay Women’s Retreat; a morning devoted to self-care, connection, and vital conversations about women’s health. Hosted in partnership with SilverWolf Resort and the Lake of the Woods District Hospital (LWDH) Foundation, the retreat blended expert-led education, restorative movement, … Read more

FSET Inc.

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FSET donation

Pictured are: Ashley Hendy, LWDH Foundation Board Chair along with Nicole Brown, CEO of FSET and member of the Campaign Cabinet and Dave Brown, Chief Digital Officer. The $100,000 represents their commitment to both the Beyond the Scan Campaign and Annual Campaign over the next 5 years. When you know, you know. For Nicole (CEO) … Read more

Telling Stories That Matter: Upriver Media’s Lasting Impact

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Matthew Kennedy, Upriver Media, with Mira Trebilcock, Lake of the Woods District Hospital Foundation

Since founding Upriver Media in 2016, Matthew Kennedy has turned a passion for storytelling into a powerful force for community change. Based in Kenora, Upriver Media is known for creating compelling videos for government bodies, First Nations organizations, and community foundations across Northern Ontario, but their influence goes far beyond the screen. “Collaborating with Matthew … Read more

A Gift in Memory of Ian Johnson 

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Pippi and Ian Johnson

Ian Johnson was proud to be part of the health and healing community in Kenora. As a pharmacist of almost 40 years, he witnessed a great number of advancements in medical science. Ian had a deep interest in the evolution of technology and was a strong supporter of the advancements in treatment available at LWDH. … Read more