Help Bring a New CT Scanner to Bowmanville Hospital
When every moment matters, answers can't wait.
Every day, patients rely on Lakeridge Health Bowmanville Hospital for answers that guide their care. But the current CT scanner is beyond its expected lifespan, putting this essential technology at risk.
We're raising $1.8 million for a new, state-of-the-art CT scanner to help bring faster, more reliable diagnostic imaging to Clarington and Durham Region.
An Investment in Today and Tomorrow
A new scanner will bring advanced imaging capabilities to patients sooner, while supporting the future of Bowmanville Hospital.
- Faster, clearer imaging to support timely diagnoses and treatment.
- Lower radiation doses for enhanced staff and patient safety.
- Enhanced imaging to improve diagnostic capabilities for stroke and heart-related conditions.
- Greater reliability to prevent disruptions to patient care.
The new scanner will be installed in the current hospital, serving patients sooner, and transferred to the redeveloped hospital when it opens.
A Vital Service Our Community Can't Afford to Lose
- 17,800+ CT scans performed 2025–2026
- 80+ patients served per day
- 2–4 months potential service disruption if the current scanner fails unexpectedly
- $1.8M in donor support to bring a new CT scanner to Bowmanville Hospital
Installed over a decade ago, Bowmanville Hospital's CT scanner is increasingly vulnerable to unexpected downtime. Now operating beyond its expected lifespan, replacing this essential equipment is an urgent priority.
A failure could force patients and families to travel to neighbouring hospitals, meaning longer waits and added pressure on services across Durham Region - often when every moment matters.
Bowmanville Hospital saved my life.
TonyBowmanville community member
The Scan That Saved Tony's Life
It started as an ordinary day at work. Then, without warning, local resident Tony felt a sudden pop in his chest.
He was rushed to Lakeridge Health Bowmanville Hospital, where a CT scan revealed an aortic dissection, a serious, life-threatening condition requiring immediate medical attention.
Thanks to his care team, Tony was stabilized and transferred for specialized treatment.
"When something like this happens, every moment matters. I'm here today because of the care I received at Bowmanville Hospital."
Tony's story is a reminder of what's at stake. A reliable CT scanner helps care teams find answers, make critical decisions, and guide patients toward the treatment they need.
With your support, we can help ensure patients continue to have access to essential diagnostic imaging at Bowmanville Hospital.
Track our progress
The Road to CT
Last updated November 5, 2026
Our care teams
Help Our Care Teams Do Their Best Work
A new CT would have state-of-the-art features and functions; it would have faster processing and higher image quality while, most importantly, reducing radiation dose to patients. On a daily basis, we see patients from our community that have been referred from the Durham Regional Cancer Centre, surgical programs, clinics, specialist and family doctor referrals. As our community continues to grow, this CT will allow us to better serve our patients.
Rayna Fry, MRT(R) LHB Senior Technologist, CT/X-ray
In his honour
Honouring Hannu's Legacy
Hannu Halminen's nearly four decades of generosity helped strengthen local health care and shape the Clarington community he called home. Thanks to the generosity of his family, friends, and community, Hannu's Equipment Fund raised $289,000 to launch this campaign in his honour.
This remarkable legacy will help bring a new CT scanner to Bowmanville Hospital, ensuring Hannu's commitment to local health care continues to benefit patients and families for generations to come.
Help Keep Life-Saving Care Close to Home
Every patient deserves access to the diagnostic technology their care team needs to make timely, informed decisions. With your support, we can raise $1.8 million to bring a new CT scanner to Bowmanville Hospital and help protect access to essential imaging for our community.
Every gift brings us one step closer to our goal.