Lake of the woods district hospital foundation

The mandate of the Lake of the Woods District Hospital Foundation is to raise funds for the capital projects at Lake of the Woods District Hospital. Capital projects include the replacement of medical equipment and repairs to infrastructure.

The Lake of the Woods District Hospital Foundation was established in 1992 and governed by an eleven member Board. Since its inception, the Foundation has raised over $8 million in support of the Lake of the Woods District Hospital.

Close to 2500 scans have been performed with the equipment since May 2007.

The Kenora General Hospital, previously known as the Rat Portage Royal Jubilee Hospital, was opened in 1897 and built with donated labour and $1000 in donations. In 1968, the Lake of the Woods District Hospital was formed after merging with the St. Joseph’s Hospital that was established in 1903 by Bishop Laugevin and the three Sisters of Charity of Providence. Kenora is approximately 250 KM east of the Winnipeg, Manitoba.

The present facility with 480 staff including 31 doctors and 11 specialists was constructed in 1973. The specialists are in the fields of Internal Medicine, Oncology, Rheumatology, Orthopedics, Dermatology and Ophthalmology. It serves a population of 25,000 for primary care and 90,000 for secondary specialist care. During the summer months, these numbers increase to 70,000 for primary care, and 150,000 for secondary care.

Residents and visitors to the Lake of the Woods region depend on the quality of care available in our hospital. If we are unable provide the healthcare service required, patients are faced with the decision of travelling to Winnipeg (2.5 hours) or to Thunder Bay (6 hours).

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