MRI Campaign
Because the Details Matter
The MRI at the Smiths Falls site of the Perth and Smiths District Hospital is now operational. However, it has not been fully funded as the Ontario Government does NOT pay for equipment.
The Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital Foundation is in its second year of a three-year $6.1 million dollar campaign to fund this vital piece of diagnostic equipment. To date our generous community has shown their support with an amazing $3.1 million raised so far!
What is an MRI?
MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) is a specialized imaging test that uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to produce detailed 3D images of organs and structures inside your body. Healthcare providers use MRI to evaluate, diagnose and monitor several different medical conditions not visualized well with other imaging tests.

Keeping Care Close to Home
Increased Access to Vital Diagnostic Services
Having the MRI at Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital has increased access to vital diagnostic services to support care close to home for thousands of patients.
Patients who previously would have been required to make the long drive to Ottawa or Kingston are now able to access this potentially life saving imaging right here in their community saving patients and families travel time and associated travel costs.


Will you help us magnify patient care?
You may have just made a generous gift, or this may be a period of financial hardship for you and your family right now. Support for PSFDH is more than just giving a gift, it’s showing how much you value and appreciate their actions for our community. Please give when you can, share our information with a friend, like and share our social media pages, and join our mailing list for the latest news!
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Our Latest MRI News
The Perth Branch of the Royal Bank (RBC) Donates $5000 to MRI Campaign
In late June 2024 the Perth Branch of the Royal Bank (RBC) presented the Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital Foundation with a donation of...
Merrickville Lions Club Donates $5000 to MRI Campaign at 70th Anniversary Celebration
On Saturday June 22nd 2024 Kristine Fair, Chair of the Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital Foundation attended the Merrickville Lions Club's...
PDCI Charity Volleyball Tournament Raises Funds for the MRI Campaign
On Monday June 10th, PDCI held their annual charity volleyball tournament. Co-presidents Liam Cunniffe and Isaac Mitchell alongside the rest of the...
5k Prediction Fun Run/Walk for the MRI Campaign 2024
Lace-up your shoes on Sunday October 6th, 2024, for a cause! Run or walk with us and support care, close to home. This 5 km run is a picturesque...
Perth Tay Lioness Lions Club Donates $2000 to the Magnifying Care Close to Home MRI Campaign
We are immensely grateful to Perth Tay Lioness Lions Club for their generous donation of $2000 towards our Magnifying Care Close to Home MRI...
Family Fun Day Raises $57,026 for the MRI Campaign!
We're overjoyed to announce that an incredible $57,026 was raised at our Community Family Fun Day in support of our Magnifying Care Close to Home...

Total Contributions
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Having quality care available close to home helps eliminate the need to drive to the city, saving patients and families travel time and associated travel costs.