We are faced with an urgent need.
Clarington is one of Ontario's fastest-growing communities, and with this growth comes an increasing demand for advanced healthcare. Our dedicated medical teams urgently need updated equipment to provide the best care.
Through the We Care, We Can Campaign, we aim to address this challenge and ensure every patient receives exceptional care. This year, we are raising funds to replace critical diagnostic tools: an X-ray system and an echocardiac ultrasound machine.
Together, we can make a lasting impact. Your generosity will help us meet this urgent need and support our community’s health for years to come.
X-Ray System Replacement
X-Ray is a critical and frequently used diagnostic imaging modality that is used to assess a wide range of conditions.
- Especially important for time sensitive assessments presenting in the Emergency Department
Current X-Ray equipment at the Bowmanville Hospital is over 20 years old and well past its expected useful life
- Vendor maintenance service contracts are challenging given age, lack of replacement parts and frequency of downtime service calls
Echocardiac Ultrasound Replacement
The Diagnostic Imaging team identified the replacement of aging Echocardiac Ultrasound units (Echo) as one of its highest risks of failure and priorities.
- Echo diagnostics is a critical component of assessing patient’s cardiac issues both in Emergency Department and In-Patient care areas.
- The existing Echo units are well past expected life and are failing and do not provide image quality required for accurate assessment.
A letter from our CEO
Dear Community Member,
I’m reaching out with deep gratitude and a sense of purpose. My name is Maria Petri, and as CEO of the Bowmanville Hospital Foundation, I’ve had the privilege of seeing firsthand how your generosity directly improves care for patients in our community.
Because of your support, we’ve been able to fund essential hospital equipment like operating tables, CT injectors, and imaging machines — each one helping to bring better care and more hope to patients here in Clarington. I am proud to be part of a community where so many step forward to strengthen their local hospital.
Today, I’m writing to you because our hospital is facing an urgent need: to equip our medical teams with the most advanced tools available to provide timely, accurate diagnoses and care.
Through our We Care, We Can Campaign, we are working to address this critical need. But we cannot do it without you. With your help, we can ensure Bowmanville Hospital remains a place where patients receive the best care, close to home.
Right now, we urgently need new equipment, including an advanced X-ray machine and a state-of-the-art echocardiac ultrasound system. These tools will allow our healthcare teams to diagnose and treat patients faster and more effectively — making a life-changing difference for those we serve. With these updates, patients and families can stay in our community for the care they need, rather than traveling long distances for essential tests and treatments.
These aren’t just pieces of equipment — they are lifelines for people like John, Anna, and Evelyn:
- John, a long-time resident, who discovered early signs of heart disease through a timely echocardiac ultrasound, giving him a chance to make life-saving changes.
- Anna, a young mother of two, who found relief when an X-ray ruled out anything serious, allowing her to return home to her family with peace of mind.
- Evelyn, a beloved grandmother, whose clear echocardiac ultrasound results gave her the confidence to embrace life fully with her grandchildren.
Stories like these are possible because of generous donors like you. But much of our equipment is aging, and replacement is urgently needed to ensure we continue to deliver high-quality care.
Your gift today — whether it’s $50, $100, or any amount that feels meaningful to you — will help bring modern medical technology to Bowmanville Hospital. Your generosity will ensure that every patient — a neighbor, a friend, a family member — can get the care they need, when and where they need it most.
Thank you for being part of a community that cares deeply for one another. Together, we can ensure that Bowmanville Hospital remains a beacon of care and compassion — not just today, but for years to come.
Maria Petri
CEO, Bowmanville Hospital Foundation
P.S. Every gift matters. Please don’t wait—make your donation today to help us bring life-saving tools to our hospital and care to those who need it most
** The Board of Directors of the Bowmanville Hospital Foundation reserves the right to redirect the funds donated to specific equipment or project, only if the equipment or project has not been completed, or is no longer required by Lakeridge Health. The funds will then be used for other priority equipment or project needed at Bowmanville Hospital.