Who We Are
For more than 35 years, Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation (PECMHF) has been the voice of our community hospital. The foundation helps to advance the hospital’s primary role in our community to provide exceptional health care.
The foundation was established to accept funds donated to the County hospital to ensure they would be protected and available for hospital needs now and in the future. As the complexity of delivering quality health care escalated through the 80s, 90s and into the millennium, the role of the foundation grew more important in the community. Without the foundation raising money, the hospital would not be capable of staying up-to-date with the evolving technology and systems that shape modern medicine.
Since its incorporation in 1985, PECMHF has helped advance fundraising efforts by connecting donors who want to make a difference at Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital.
Our Hospital's History
Our hospital has a rich history.
Prince Edward County Hospital
dates back to April 6, 1919 when it first welcomed patients in the George Alcorn House on Picton’s Hill Street. Forty years later, in 1959, County residents raised $577,000 to build the current hospital located at 403 Main Street, Picton. It was renamed “Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital” in memory of County citizens who never returned from the two Great Wars.
Today, Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital is a vibrant, community hospital that provides inpatient, outpatient and emergency services to individuals of all ages.
In 1998, PECMH became part of a regional system designed to provide residents of
PEC, Quinte West, Belleville and North Hastings
with consolidated, integrated healthcare mirroring the evolving healthcare standards available in other parts of Ontario and Canada. The regional system is operated by
Quinte Health.
Our Board
Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation’s volunteer Board of Directors oversees the interests of donors and equipment needs at our County Hospital. They ensure gifts received are used effectively, responsibly and in compliance with the wishes of the donor.
The board currently consists of 17 members. They volunteer their time, expertise, energy and ideas to further the goal of advancing health care in The County. They also contribute financially to fundraising endeavours. The board comprises:
Our Committees
Annual General Meeting
The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation normally hosts its annual general meeting during the last week in June. The meeting includes the election of directors and executive committee for the upcoming fiscal year and presentation and approval of our audited financial statements.
The meeting is open to the public and all are welcome to attend. Please watch for the notice of the meeting on our website, in the newspaper and on our social media pages in early June.
You may also call
613-476-1008 ext. 4507
for more information.
Interested in helping?
PECMHF welcomes expressions of interest from volunteers in the community to help us fulfill our mission to raise money for equipment and the redevelopment of our County hospital.
At PECMHF we value everyone’s unique journey. We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas at PECMHF to apply.
For more information, call
613-476-1008 ext. 4507.
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Our Hospital. Our Legacy.
403 Main Street East, Picton, ON K0K 2T0
info@pecmhf.ca | (613) 476-1008 Ext. 4507