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Video: Physicians salute Penticton philanthropist

Physicians say philanthropist, David Kampe, “single-handedly” changed patient care quality
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Philanthropist David Kampe chats with family freind and Penticton MLA Dan Ashton, as officials announce the new patient care tower at Penticton Regional Hospital is to be named for him. Steve Kidd/Western News Staff

Physicians at Penticton Regional Hospital are thanking David Kampe for his donations to the community that they said have “single-handedly” changed the quality of patient care.

“Most days I don’t know who feels more grateful to Mr. Kampe – my patients or my colleagues,” said Dr. Broder, Chief of Medicine at Penticton Regional Hospital. “What I do know is that he has single-handedly changed the quality of patient care in our community for generations to come – and Penticton Hospital’s medical departments couldn’t be happier.”

Kampe’s $7.9 million donation is pivotal to completing the expansion and acquiring a much-needed fixed MRI and Spect-CT at the hospital.

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“Penticton now has access to the best possible equipment and technology, and we have the capacity to meet the needs of a growing and aging population,” said Dr. Brad Raison, Penticton Regional Hospital Chief of Staff. “This is exactly the kind of investment that transforms a good regional hospital to a great one.”

According to the physicians, the benefits of these new investments include reduced wait times and travel times for patients and an enhanced ability to recruit top-notch doctors and other key medical personnel to the community.

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Kampe supports many events in the community with financial donations including the Penticton Peach Festival and providing funding so children’s tickets are free to Penticton Vees games.