What's Happening

Lehigh Hanson cements commitment to new hospital campaign PICTON, September 23, 2020 – A local company who cares about their employees and the communities where they live are cementing that commitment with a healthy donation. For more than a century, Lehigh Hanson has been supplying cement, aggregates, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt … Read More

PECMH Foundation “all smiles” after Smile Cookie Campaign Every cookie counts! The 2020 Smile Cookie results are in and they’re sweeter than ever. Tim Hortons annual Smile Cookie Campaign raised $7,401 for the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation. This is the best Smile Cookie result raised locally in Prince … Read More

With ‘Rotary Opens Opportunities’ being declared Rotary International’s presidential theme for 2020/21 year, it seemed only fitting that members of the Rotary Club in Wellington seized an opportunity to support the building of a new hospital in Prince Edward County. The theme encourages Rotarians around the world to embrace opportunities … Read More

It’s a summer to let generosity shine and a Picton retailer has certainly felt the warmth during their recent in-store fundraising campaign to help Back the Build for a new hospital in Prince Edward County. Metro Inc. has proudly announced a donation of $11,650 from the cash register round up … Read More

GEMS Club pancake breakfast falls anything but flat BLOOMFIELD, August 13, 2020 – It was a ‘flipping’ great day for our County hospital on Thursday. Carrie Koopmans, club coordinator for the Bloomfield GEMS (Girls Everywhere Meeting the Savior) Club presented the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation with $600 for … Read More

To strike while the iron is hot is to act decisively and take an opportunity when it arises. That’s exactly what Picton resident Marion Smith did when she heard the news that the new hospital proposal for Prince Edward County was recently given the green light by the Ministry of … Read More

The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation celebrated a fundraising milestone at its annual general meeting (AGM) on June 25. The Foundation noted that for the first time in its history, it raised over $2 million during its last fiscal year in support of quality healthcare services in Prince Edward … Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2020 Ontario moves Quinte Health Care to Stage 3 in Prince Edward County hospital redevelopment process PICTON – The Ontario government affirmed its support for a new Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital today by announcing Quinte Health Care (QHC) is approved to move into … Read More

With a strong belief in being philanthropic leaders and supporting health care in their community, John and Dianne Hopper of Sophiasburgh have stepped forward with a five-year commitment to help Back the Build for a new hospital in Prince Edward County. Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital has been a pillar … Read More

When a community comes together in support of local health care, it’s a wonderful thing. Pamela Carter, owner of Pamela Carter Studio in Wellington is thrilled her art is contributing to the betterment of Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital. Carter’s passion for art became a source of financial support for … Read More

It’s Our Hospital Briar Boyce, Senior Development Officer, PECMH Foundation Everyone wants to leave their mark on the world; a lasting legacy for future generations to see. Have you ever imagined what your legacy will be? I can’t picture what that looks like for me, but hope it’s positive and … Read More

Local musician finds creative way to keep playing while we’re apart PICTON, May 28, 2020 – Some musicians have decided to take five during the pandemic. Others are getting creative. Well known County musician, Fraser Hardman, and his wife Robyn have co-written a song about the coronavirus that will benefit … Read More

It’s Our Hospital Briar Boyce, Senior Development Officer, PECMH Foundation In honour of National Nursing Week, we want to express our sincere thanks to the incredible nurses we work with at Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital. We often hear stories about the wonderful care they provide to our patients. Today, … Read More

Nobody envies a hospital worker in a pandemic. Especially when doctors, nurses and other frontline staff members are facing a shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) and are caring for the community’s most vulnerable people. As a way to say thank you, a local realtor and restaurant are banding together … Read More

At a time when our hospitals need them the most, a well known local family has stepped up to help in any way they can. Today, amid the current pandemic, the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation celebrated a significant donation from The Huff Family Fund, a fund managed by … Read More