PICTON, October 8, 2024—Construction on our new hospital is underway, and anticipation and excitement continue to build for the redevelopment of Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital.



On October 8, as part of the County Council meeting, volunteers and staff members representing the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation (PECMHF) received an incredible $2,072,000 pledge installment from Mayor Steve Ferguson on behalf of the County of Prince Edward. This investment is the final installment of the municipality’s $4.5-million-dollar pledge to help Back the Build for a new hospital in Prince Edward County.

In 2018, the County Council approved the PECMH Foundation’s request for $4.5 million for the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital redevelopment campaign. This investment marks the largest pledge ever received by the PECMH Foundation. The municipality's support is a significant milestone for the foundation as it continues to raise funds for the largest campaign in its 39-year history.

This pledge installment from the municipality is included in the $23 million the foundation has raised toward its $30-million-dollar goal.

“We are so proud of our partnership with the County of Prince Edward. The investment from Prince Edward County Council is an important commitment to local health care and is certainly transformative for our campaign,” said Shannon Coull, executive director of the PECMH Foundation. “Our families, friends, and visitors to The County rely on having access to care at Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital. The new hospital will ensure this access continues, which is incredibly important to the future of health care delivery in our community.”

“The County of Prince Edward, for many years, has demonstrated unwavering support for a new hospital in our community,” said Mayor Steve Ferguson. “A new hospital will benefit all residents by ensuring the highly qualified doctors and other medical professionals can continue to deliver quality health care in a modern, leading-edge facility. Today, we are thrilled to complete this commitment of the municipality's $4.5 million pledge to the Back the Build campaign.”

“We are extremely grateful for former Mayor Quaiff, Mayor Ferguson and Council’s support as we work to modernize and enhance health care services to ensure people living in and visiting our community continue to have access to care close to home,” said Nancy Parks, Back the Build campaign chairperson. “The municipality’s Investment in our hospital and community is demonstrated again through their decision to make this very generous commitment to support the redevelopment project.”

“We are incredibly grateful for the financial support and steadfast commitment of Mayor Ferguson, the Prince Edward County Council, and this remarkable community. Their belief in this project has laid the foundation for innovation in rural healthcare, demonstrating that small communities can create state-of-the-art facilities as we embark on the first all-mass timber hospital in North America. This collaboration is not just about building a new hospital but about fostering partnerships that will continue to strengthen the health and well-being of our community for generations to come. Together, we are creating healthier communities right here at home, and I couldn’t be prouder of what we’re achieving together,” said Stacey Daub, president and CEO of Quinte Health.

The new Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (PECMH) will be a leading-edge healthcare facility designed to meet the community's current and future capacity needs. The project includes the construction of a new hospital with improved equipment and facilities, including a 24-hour emergency department, helipad, surgical suite, dialysis unit, and other specializations.

Those interested in donating can do so by visiting www.pecmhf.ca. Cheques can also be mailed to PECMH Foundation, 403 Main Street, Picton, ON K0K 2T0, and those with further inquiries may direct them to 613-476-1008 ext. 4507.

The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation is a charitable organization whose mission is to raise money to advance health care for the people of Prince Edward County and the patients of the hospital.

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Council Presentation: Pictured at Shire Hall on Tuesday, October 8, from left: Stacey Daub, president and CEO of Quinte Health; Nancy Parks, Back the Build campaign chairperson; Mayor Steve Ferguson, and Shannon Coull, executive director of the PECMH Foundation.