From research breakthroughs, to investments in state-of-the-art technology, to building the care facilities of the future, your generosity is transforming health care one gift at a time.
Consider making a donation to help fund equipment upgrades, education and training, and research advancements at Kingston Health Sciences Centre and Providence Care.
When a community comes together with a shared purpose, the impact can be felt far beyond a single day. That spirit was on full display during the University Hospitals Kingston Foundation’s (UHKF) 2025 Giving Tuesday campaign, which not only met its fundraising goal but surpassed it—delivering meaningful support for patients and care teams.
Held on December 2, 2025, Giving Tuesday is a global day dedicated to generosity and giving back, encouraging people to support causes close to home.
When Willem Sagriff steps on the Point Municipal Park track in Sydenham on October 3, there will be no starting gun, no competitors and no medal waiting at the finish line. Instead, what will drive him forward, lap after lap, is something far more powerful.
This is a first-person story written by Julia Morris, who had open heart surgery in January 2025. The procedure is very rare because she was in her second trimester of pregnancy.
Last New Year’s Day, I was praying for a miracle.
This year, I get to hold one in my arms—because of the care, compassion and skill that saved us both.
Bobby Salt was born on February 12, 2024, at 4:57 p.m. at Belleville General Hospital. He was born not breathing and experienced a seizure during his first hour of life. Due to this complication, he was rushed to the Kingston NICU just a few hours after birth. "Since I had just given birth, I was unable to accompany him to Kingston and had to remain at the hospital in Belleville. My husband, Nick, followed Bobby’s ambulance to Kingston and was able to reunite with him after his initial tests were completed," said Bobby's mom, Hannah Salt.
Join University Hospitals Kingston Foundation (UHKF) online for our free upcoming Circle of Care webinar 'The Eyes to Mars: A Cosmic Health Crisis' discussing.... Ophthalmology!
UHKF's Circle of Care series is a free opportunity for community members to engage with and hear from leading medical experts on rising health concerns, advice on how to stay healthy, advancements in care, breakthrough medical research and more.
Support the upcoming 'Art for Rose of Hope' show on April 26 from 1pm to 4pm featuring oil paintings by Natalie Bohnen-Twiddy!
Grab your friends and be sure to stop by, this event in open to the public!
Make a gift in support of Kingston Health Sciences Centre or Providence Care today!
