The RBC Foundation has announced a $500,000 donation to help expand medical training at the Kingston Health Sciences Centre. The funding, provided through the University Hospitals Kingston Foundation, will support the hospital’s simulation program, which allows staff to practice procedures in a controlled setting before performing them on patients.
This program, which first began in 2023, provides a space for doctors, nurses, and other health professionals to build skills for high-pressure situations. This includes training for emergency care, cardiac arrests, medication safety, and patient communication. While simulation labs are standard in medical schools, they are less common in Canadian hospitals, making this facility a significant addition for the Kingston region.
A new, permanent simulation lab is set to open at the Hotel Dieu Hospital site later in 2026. According to the hospital, this investment will help healthcare teams improve their response times and boost overall confidence in clinical practice.
This latest contribution brings the total support from the RBC Foundation to the hospital to over $1 million over the past 20 years. Previous donations have supported adolescent mental health initiatives and the development of specialized library resources for children.
