Early architectural rendering of new hospital

The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation (PECMHF) is raising $30M to help build a new hospital in Prince Edward County (PEC). The new 96k square foot leading edge hospital is on schedule to open in 2027.

The new hospital will be an incredible example of what small communities need in a local hospital. It will have a 24/7 emergency department, diagnostic imaging, cardio-diagnostic services, 23 inpatient beds with ambulatory, laboratory, and dialysis services. It will also have state-of-the-art infection control and ventilation, wider halls for modern medical equipment and larger, more flexible rooms. Once it is built, our new hospital will advance healthcare in The County. It will be the most significant change to our local healthcare system since the first County hospital opened here in 1919.

Thanks to our generous donors, $26M has been raised!

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The funds raised will cover 10% of the cost of the bricks and mortar component of the hospital build, plus the equipment. The other 90% of the hard construction costs will be covered by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care(MOHLTC).

 

PECMHF is also raising money to help purchase the major medical equipment needed for the new hospital and incorporate environmental sustainability enhancements into the design. This will position your new County hospital to be the first in North America to be net zero carbon!


Investing in our County hospital ensures our future hospital will continue to provide services, including:

  • 23 inpatient beds
  • 24/7 emergency department
  • Acute inpatient unit supported by physicians within the Prince Edward Family Health Team
  • Inpatient pharmacy
  • Satellite hemodialysis unit
  • Ambulatory care, including clinics, medical day care, endoscopy, and medical device reprocessing
  • Diagnostic imaging including CT scanner, x-ray, ultrasound, mammography, and cardio-diagnostics
  • Central laboratory
  • Efficient access to other Quinte Health Care hospitals, secondary care in Belleville and tertiary care in Kingston
  • New helipad


To learn more about the project and how you can help, download our Case for Support.


The total cost of this project is $153.8 million.


For more information on the design and timeline of the project please visit:

Infrastructure Ontario's Project Page


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With shovels now in the ground, our new hospital build is underway.
Now is your opportunity to get involved.

Donate Today!

Because of our donors and support from our PEC community partners, here is the vision for our new hospital:

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Environmental Sustainability

Our architects are working on a plan that will position the new PECMH to be the first hospital in all of North America to have a mass timber frame. Your donations are also helping the environment by enabling us to explore sustainability, like geothermal, solar energy and smart technology. Please see the images below for more information.

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COMMUNITY GROUNDBREAKING CELEBRATION

October 1, 2024

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Meet Our Campaign Cabinet

This team of prominent leaders in business, health care, and the community are volunteers appointed by the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation’s Board of Directors to actively fundraise for the Back the Build campaign.

Nancy Parks

Nancy Parks

Campaign Chairperson

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Gottfried Boehringer

Gottfried Boehringer

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Richard Byers

Richard Byers



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Tim Casgrain

Tim Casgrain



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Sally Cowan, BScN

Sally Cowan, BScN

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Elizabeth Crombie

Elizabeth Crombie

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Dennis Darby

Dennis Darby

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Leo Finnegan

Leo Finnegan

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William (Bill) Kaplan

William (Bill) Kaplan

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Lisa Lindsay

Lisa Lindsay

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Ernie Margetson

Ernie Margetson

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Paul Massey

Paul Massey

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Don Rodney

Don Rodney



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Shannon Coull

Shannon Coull



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  Former Cabinet Members


Thank you to the following volunteers who were integral during the various stages of our campaign.


       Peter Brady served 2022-2024

       Geri Claxton served 2019-2020

      Jim Dunlop served 2019-2024

       Melanie Fida served 2020-2022

      Peggy Payne served 2019


To invest in our hospital’s vibrant future, contact us today!


Royal Canadian Legion Branch 160
October 17, 2025
The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (PECMH) Foundation is grateful to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 160 in Wellington for their generous $3,000 grant from the Poppy Fund to support the purchase of a new mammography machine for our new hospital.
Merrial Leslie
October 15, 2025
PECMH Foundation Planned Giving - Merrial Leslie built a full and meaningful life rooted in love, hard work, and community.
September 24, 2025
Community Spirit Shines as Bake Off Breaks Fundraising Record PICTON, September 24, 2025 – The sweet smell of success filled the air at the Picton Fair as the 16th annual Bake Off Challenge raised a record-breaking $18,700 for the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation (PECMHF). With more than 50 entries and enthusiastic bidding, the community once again proved that a passion for baking can translate into life-changing support for local health care. Proceeds will go toward the purchase of a digital mammography machine, a critical tool for early breast cancer detection. Since 2007, the Prince Edward Agricultural Society, who host the Bake Off has raised over $64,500 for the hospital. This year’s event included a special one-time memorial apple pie category in honour of the late Deputy Fire Chief Jim Young, who was the inaugural Bake Off winner in 2007 with his unforgettable apple pie. A total of 26 apple pies were entered in his honour, raising an incredible $8,250 on their own. Jim’s parents, Colleen and Murray, and daughters, Dahnon and Kendyl, were present to celebrate his legacy. Entries were judged by Ken Menlove, a local lawyer; Jordan Smart with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Auxiliary Unit; Mike Roy, a community member; and Chris Malette, MP for Bay of Quinte. The auction produced plenty of highlights. Firefighter Autumn Benlap’s Caramel Apple Spice Cheesecake topped the apple pie category and sold to Dr. Sarah Waterston, and Elizabeth Lodge’s Lemon Cream Pie, named best overall pie, sold to Herman Prinzen. “The Bake Off is more than a fundraiser — it’s a celebration of community spirit and generosity,” said Shannon Coull, executive director of the PECMH Foundation. “This year’s proceeds will support the purchase of a new digital mammography machine for the new County hospital, and we are so grateful to every baker, bidder, and volunteer who made that possible.” “The Bake Off has become a highlight of the Picton Fair, and it’s inspiring to see how much it has grown,” said Susan Harrington, president of the Picton Fair Board. “The generosity of our community never ceases to amaze us. Thank you to everyone who baked, bid, or volunteered to make this year such a success.” The Agricultural Society also expressed its gratitude to the many individuals and local businesses who made the event possible. “There’s something truly special about seeing friends, neighbours, and businesses come together over pies and cakes to support health care,” said Nancy Parks, Back the Build campaign chairperson. “This event proves that even the simplest of traditions can make a lasting impact on our community.” The Foundation is proud of its longstanding partnership with the Agricultural Society and looks forward to welcoming everyone back to next year’s Picton Fair. The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to raising funds to advance health care for the people of Prince Edward County and patients of the hospital. 
Picton Fair Bake Off Honour Deputy Jim Young
August 26, 2025
Picton Fair Bake Off to Honour Deputy Jim Young - Funds raised will support the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation.
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