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.

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“CT imaging is one of the most important diagnostic tools we have available. Ensuring patients have timely access to this vital technology is a priority for our department and our hospital. This extraordinary gift from Kenneth and Dorothy Rowe will directly impact thousands of patients by improving access and enhancing care when it matters most.” – Dr. Andrew Ingham, Radiologist, Dartmouth General Hospital

“On behalf of the Dartmouth General Hospital Foundation, I want to extend our deepest gratitude to Ken and Dorothy Rowe and all employees of the IMP Group. Their generosity ensures our patients will have access to the most advanced diagnostic imaging technology available. This gift is a celebration of 50 years of Dartmouth General and an investment in the health of our community for generations to come.” – Stephen Harding, President & CEO, Dartmouth General Hospital Foundation

“Dartmouth General Hospital has held a special place in my heart since I attended its opening in 1976. Dorothy and I are proud to support the hospital’s continued growth with this gift, knowing it will continue to provide timely access to world-class care for patients and families. We are delighted to help ensure Dartmouth General has the latest technology it needs to deliver excellence in health care.” – Kenneth Rowe

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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Media Contact: Stephen Harding
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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)

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The facility is said to improve access to pelvic health care and procedures as well as reduce wait times for patients.”

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Halifax – Nova Scotia Health’s Geriatric Medicine Clinic has expanded its services from two locations to three with a new location on the Dartmouth General Hospital campus.

This expansion will increase access to services in more rural communities in Central Zone and is anticipated to help older adults remain at home, reduce emergency department visits, and improve the quality of life of people and their families.

This past fall, the Geriatric Medicine Clinic began seeing patients at a new location at 18 Acadia St. who were experiencing frailty, dementia, increased falls or other age-related health issues such as changes in memory or thinking.

This new clinic location means patients in Dartmouth and along the province’s Eastern Shore now have the option to access a clinic closer to their community.

“This beautiful new clinic space enables our team to connect with patients and their care partners closer to home,” said Dr. Maia von Maltzahn, physician co-lead, Geriatric Medicine Outpatient Services, QEII Health Sciences Centre. “Care closer to home means patients from Dartmouth and surrounding areas have reduced travel time and improved access to geriatric services.”

Prior to opening this new clinic, geriatric outpatient services have been available at:

• Halifax – 1st floor, Camp Hill Veterans’ Memorial Building (VMB), 5955 Veterans’ Memorial Lane
• Lower Sackville – Main Floor, Cobequid Community Health Centre, 40 Freer Ln., Lower Sackville 

The Geriatric Medicine Clinic has expanded, thanks in part, to the government’s Health Transformation Funding, which aligns with Nova Scotia’s Action for Health strategy to improve the coordination of care services for Nova Scotians with complex needs.

This funding has supported the hiring of three new geriatricians, facilitated by Nova Scotia Health’s Frailty and Elder Care Network, to support both inpatient and outpatient geriatric medicine services, as well as the equivalent of five additional interprofessional team members, (e.g., nursing, occupational therapy, physiotherapy and pharmacy) to support Nova Scotia Health Geriatric Medicine Outpatient Services.

The expanded team, along with a more interprofessional and collaborative team-based approach, provides patients with more comprehensive, seamless, and timely care and increased access to home, clinical and telephone visits.

This approach, and the addition of a third location, may lead to a 40 per cent increase in new patients being seen.

Older adults (65+) are referred to the Geriatric Medicine Clinic by their physician or nurse practitioner for a comprehensive geriatric assessment. Through the renewed Geriatric Medicine Clinic, patient referrals are now more centralized and triaged by a geriatrician to prioritize patients with the greatest needs.

Following the referral, a geriatrician or nurse practitioner completes a consultation in a clinic setting or at a patient’s home, depending on the situation. Based on the consultation, a patient’s geriatrician or nurse practitioner may involve other members of the geriatric interprofessional team.

“To provide person-centered care, our team may visit patients at home or by telephone, providing the care they need when and where they need it,” said nurse practitioner Dana McNamara Morse.

A private donation from the J&W Murphy Foundation through the Dartmouth General Hospital Foundation was used to update the Acadia Street space to make it more functional for patient care. The clinic’s design incorporated features such as calm, quiet well-lit space, non-reflective flooring, neutral walls with colour contrast for patient areas, and signage with familiar images.

“This project is a great example of government and donors working together to make the Geriatric Medicine Clinic a reality in Dartmouth – that’s the magic of philanthropy in action,” said said Stephen Harding, President & CEO, DGH Foundation. “Thank you to the J&W Murphy Foundation for bringing this patient-centered investment in seniors’ healthcare close to home.”

“We love the culture at Dartmouth General Hospital that continues to encourage innovative approaches to patient care. We applaud the healthcare teams who have come together to bring this clinic to the Dartmouth community,” said Lisa Murphy, spokesperson for the J&W Murphy Foundation.

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Thank you to the 2024 Annual Lobster Dinner & Auction supporters and the Chassie Family who helped purchase an endoscopic ultrasound and laser used in RFA treatment.