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Local Lions Clubs and Lions Clubs International Foundation Fund Critical Cataract Surgery Equipment at Lake of the Woods District Hospital

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Lions Clubs and Lions Clubs International Foundation make a donation to a new Centurion machine for cataract surgery at LWDH.

The Lions Clubs of Northwestern Ontario, in partnership with the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF), are proud to announce a transformative investment of $142,400 to fund a second Alcon Centurion cataract surgery machine and ophthalmology instruments at Lake of the Woods District Hospital (LWDH). This investment will significantly expand cataract surgery capacity at LWDH, helping … Read more

Giving Tuesday: $36,970 raised for Emergency Department

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Giving Tuesday 2025 - Results

After the chaotic retail days of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, donors to the Lake of the Woods District Hospital Foundation’s Tree of Life Appeal were tremendously generous on Giving Tuesday. A total of 195 donations were made –  online, by mail, by phone, and in person – more than double last year’s participation. Additionally, … Read more

A Gift That Builds Community: Moncrief Construction Generously Supports the Beyond the Scan Campaign

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Moncrief Construction Limited logo

“For us, there was never any question about supporting the Beyond the Scan campaign,” said Alf Moncrief, Owner of Moncrief Construction Limited (MCL). “When you think about our families, our co-workers, and our community, it’s clear how important it is to have the best facilities available when someone is in need. Our donation was made … Read more

Granddaughters Continue Linda’s Loving Legacy

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Linda Marie Bowman was a woman whose life was filled with love, strength, and an unwavering devotion to her family. She was first diagnosed with lung cancer in her late thirties, when her children were still very young (daughter Morgan was 8, son Dylan was 3). Even through surgery, radiation, and countless follow-up appointments in … Read more

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