Whether you live here, once lived here or come to visit, each of us has a different experience that makes Prince Edward County special. Perhaps your love of The County is rooted in the past. Maybe you fell in love with The County’s charisma on a recent visit. Perhaps you hope to one day make this place your home.

An essential factor in feeling “at home” here is knowing that we have access to a modern hospital close to home that carries a tradition of exceptional care. Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital’s (PECMH) history is grounded in that it passed down from the first hospital on Picton’s Hill Street to the current one, and it will be passed down to the new hospital when it opens in 2027.

Our new hospital will continue to be staffed with skilled and dedicated healthcare professionals, whom we affectionately refer to as our Care Champions. I am proud to Back the Build to help guarantee that the next generation that chooses to make The County home or comes to visit has every opportunity to work, play and be cared for in their own backyard.

It takes a village to get the exceptional care PECMH has become known for. Not only does it take hospital staff, but it takes the family members and visitors who come to help lift the spirits of a loved one. And it takes our donors; without all of you, there would be no hospital.

Prince Edward County is YOUR County, and this hospital is YOUR hospital. This is why all of us are being given the opportunity to be a part of this campaign. Regardless of the size, every donation will have an impact. And more importantly, every single donor will have a sense of pride and ownership when we break ground this summer.

What we do would not be possible without you, our donors and stakeholders, and your vested interest in our local healthcare system. By providing the Care Champions working at PECMH with equipment and investing in our new hospital, we ensure our medical professionals have the tools to do their jobs in a modern facility, keeping care close to home.

If the Care Champions working in our hospital couldn’t access leading-edge medical devices, patients would have to travel to other facilities to receive care.

The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation’s (PECMHF) mission is to ensure every one of our County residents and visitors has access to the care you need.

Quinte Health’s leadership team and Board of Directors play a critical role in delivering health care across our region. They set the plan for the four interdependent hospitals, ensuring, through a rigorous planning process, that equipment needs for each hospital are prioritized. This process helps guide the foundations in fundraising accordingly and makes sure the highest priorities for each hospital are met.

A lot goes on behind the scenes at PECMHF. We each have our roles, but we work with Quinte Health as one team to provide exceptional care to the hospital's patients. That’s where your donations come in!

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

·       20 inpatient beds with design potential for up to 23

·       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

The hospital foundation is grateful to the many donors, volunteers, and community members who tirelessly support our mission to advance healthcare for the people of Prince Edward County and the hospital’s patients. You are partnering with us to guarantee the future of healthcare in our community remains bright!

From the thousands of patients who enter our doors each year to our Care Champions who provide exceptional care in our hospital, the impact of your generosity is felt every day, and for that, we are grateful. The entire team at PECMHF wants you to know how thankful we are for your support.

No matter your age, whether you live in The County permanently, are a seasonal homeowner or are a visitor, there are two things we all have in common: we all love The County, and we all feel safer knowing we have access to a hospital that provides exceptional healthcare, close to home.

For information about our hospital or to donate, call 613-476-1008 ext. 4507, or visit our website at www.pecmhf.ca.