Kemptville District Hospital hosting free seminar for high school students interested in healthcare careers

August 26, 2025 – Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is hoping to inspire the next generation of health care workers. KDH is hosting its inaugural ‘Explore a Future in Healthcare’ seminar for high school students.

The one-day seminar is FREE to attend and open to all students in grades 9 to 12. ‘Explore a Future in Healthcare’ is set for Wednesday, October 8, 2025, from 9am to 2pm. Students must have their own transportation to and from KDH to attend the seminar, and be up to date on their immunizations, including Covid-19 shots.

‘Explore a Future in Healthcare’ includes a pizza lunch and KDH swag bag for all participants. Spaces are limited; email hr@kdh.on.ca to register for ‘Explore a Future in Healthcare’ at KDH (2675 Concession Road in Kemptville). The deadline to register is Friday, September 12, 2025, or until spaces are filled.

Participants will learn about a wide variety of exciting careers in the healthcare industry, including pivotal roles in maintenance, nursing, environmental services, medical device reprocessing, administration, dietary, material management, IT, diagnostic imaging, physiotherapy and more! They’ll get to speak to healthcare professionals directly about what it’s like to work in their respective departments.

“KDH is excited to welcome young people who are considering a career in health care,” said the hospital’s CEO, Frank J. Vassallo. “The Ontario healthcare system continues to grow and evolve, which generates new opportunities. I’ve worked in healthcare for over 20 years, and I can’t recommend it enough! You’re constantly learning and collaborating; no two days are the same and the work you do contributes to the provision of high quality and safe health care for people in your community.”

Students will tour different areas of the hospital, including the Emergency Department (ED), Diagnostic Imaging (DI), CT Scanner Suite, lab, pharmacy, dietary services and health records. The seminar also includes a video tour of KDH’s Operating Rooms (ORs), information about volunteer opportunities at KDH, grants available to students pursuing healthcare careers (Ontario Learn and Stay Grant), and a presentation by members of KDH’s Senior Leadership Team.

“KDH is proud to offer this invaluable opportunity for high school students because we know how important it is to encourage our youth and support their aspirations,” said Vassallo.

KDH intends to host ‘Explore a Future in Healthcare’ annually and potentially expand it into a two-day seminar in 2026. For more information, or to inquire about ‘Explore a Future in Healthcare,’ email hr@kdh.on.ca.

About Kemptville District Hospital

Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is an integrated health services organization serving the health needs of North Grenville, the eastern regions of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, and South Ottawa in partnership with other healthcare and community organizations in our region. KDH is part of an approved Ontario Health Team – Ottawa West Four Rivers – comprised of many community service providers as well as our primary care providers in the region. KDH provides 24-hour emergency care, inpatient care, surgical programs including advanced orthopedic surgery, and a wide variety of outpatient clinics. We are committed to our mission of ‘Building Healthier Communities’ based on a patient and family centered delivery model, collaborative partnerships, and employing the best technology available. KDH is a model of hospital-led integrated health services within the provincial health system.

Media contact:

Jenn Westendorp, Communications Officer

Kemptville District Hospital

613.258.6133 x 225

Email: jwestendorp@kdh.on.ca