Pictured: Front Row L to R Stephen Harding (President and CEO, DGH Foundation), Melanie Theriault (4th year Radiological Technologist student, DGH), Alex Mayaleh (CT/X-ray Technologist, DGH), Danielle Knott (CT/X-ray Technologist, DGH)
Back Row L-R Dr. Andrew Ingham (DGH Radiologist), Dawn Winter-Gray (Manager DI, DGH), Cherise Adamsson (Team Lead DI, DGH)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Kenneth and Dorothy Rowe Foundation Donates $1 million to DGH’s NEW CT Scanner Fund as Part of 50th Anniversary Campaign
Dartmouth, NS – October 15, 2025 – The Dartmouth General Hospital Foundation is proud to announce a transformative $1 million gift from long-time friends and supporters Kenneth and Dorothy Rowe. This generous contribution will help bring a new, state-of-the-art CT Scanner to Dartmouth General Hospital, dramatically enhancing diagnostic imaging capacity and timely access to care for patients across the region.
The gift comes at a milestone moment, as DGH prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary. Mr. Rowe has shared a special connection with the hospital since its opening in 1976, where he signed the original guest book. This latest act of generosity marks a 50-year connection that has touched thousands of patients and families over the years.
The new CT Scanner will support 24/7 access to this vital diagnostic technology, particularly for emergency patients. DGH currently performs more than 20,000 scans annually, among the highest volumes in Nova Scotia. With over 19,000 people currently waiting for CT imaging in the Halifax Regional Municipality, the addition of this advanced scanner will help reduce wait times and improve patient outcomes.
CT imaging is a critical tool in modern medicine. It is used for the detection and diagnosis of cancer and other diseases, therapy and surgical planning, cancer staging, as well as the identification of internal injuries and abnormalities. The new scanner will bring the most modern technology to DGH’s Diagnostic Imaging department, increasing efficiency, precision, and timely access to care.
The Rowe gift sets the stage for Dartmouth General’s upcoming 50th anniversary campaign, launching in Spring 2026. This campaign will further strengthen care and innovation at DGH, ensuring the hospital remains a cornerstone of health care in the region for decades to come.
About Dartmouth General Hospital Foundation
Dartmouth General Hospital Foundation is dedicated to advancing innovation and exceptional care at the Dartmouth General Hospital by connecting with community supporters who believe in strengthening health care close to home. Since its inception, the Foundation has invested more than $60 million in equipment, facilities, and programs that directly benefit patients and families. The Above and Beyond campaign helped raise $13 million in community support for Dartmouth General’s expansion, leveraging a $137 million provincial investment, and the recently completed Lead On campaign raised $15.8 million to help fund DGH’s first-ever MRI, new Deanne Reeve Pelvic Health Suite, and a new Orthopedic Robot for the Fred Smithers Centre for Orthopedic Care at DGH.
Today, the Foundation is driving the next wave of innovation at Dartmouth General as we prepare to celebrate 50 years of exceptional care at DGH.
With the continued generosity of donors, the DGH Foundation ensures Dartmouth General remains a leader in innovation, access, and compassionate care for patients across the region.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kenneth and Dorothy Rowe Foundation Donates $1 million to DGH’s NEW CT Scanner Fund as Part of 50th Anniversary Campaign Dartmouth, NS
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