David Kampe, a local businessman has said he is donating $3 million to Penticton Regional Hospital in Penticton, British Columbia, Canada, to help the hospital purchase a new MRI machine.
Stacey Piche, MD, radiologist and medical director of medical imaging at the hospital, told the Penticton Western News that the donation will have a huge impact on patient care.
“Getting the appropriate imaging examination in a timely fashion can be critical in making the correct diagnosis and initiating lifesaving treatment,” said Piche.
Kampe, who owns a construction business in Penticton, also donated $2 million in 2015.
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