Guelph General Hospital

Guelph General Hospital Guelph General Hospital is a dynamic, comprehensive acute care facility providing a full range of services to the residents of Guelph and Wellington County.

When the doors to Guelph General Hospital were opened on August 16, 1875, the hospital had 12 beds, a small infectious room, and a dispensary. A superintendent and two nurses provided care, as well as working in the kitchen, housekeeping, switchboard, and laundry. Today, Guelph General Hospital is a dynamic, comprehensive acute care facility providing a full range of services to the residents of G

uelph and Wellington County. Services include 24-hour emergency coverage, advanced technology and diagnostic support, and specialty programs such as being the regional provider for general vascular surgery and a designated Provincial Centre of Excellence for bariatric surgery.

Flags will be lowered at Guelph General Hospital today in commemoration of the National Day of Mourning. This day is ded...
04/28/2026

Flags will be lowered at Guelph General Hospital today in commemoration of the National Day of Mourning. This day is dedicated to those who lost their lives or suffered injury or illness due to work-related incidents.

Over the past week we have put a spotlight on just a few of our incredible volunteers and today we are sharing the last ...
04/26/2026

Over the past week we have put a spotlight on just a few of our incredible volunteers and today we are sharing the last in the series, as we close out National Volunteer Week celebrations!

Suzanne and her English Labrador Retriever, Pansy, volunteer as part of GGH’s Pet Therapy program, making weekly visits that bring comfort and connection to staff, patients, and visitors. A former GGH Foundation leader of more than 30 years, Suzanne was inspired by therapy dog visits and later became certified through St. John Ambulance. Pansy, who turns nine this April, is known for her calm and gentle nature, making her a perfect fit for the role. Read more: https://ow.ly/ZQo350YJ0kJ

Thank you for choosing GGH as the place you giveback!

Sara has been a dedicated member of our Board of Directors for nine years, contributing to strategy, governance, and ope...
04/25/2026

Sara has been a dedicated member of our Board of Directors for nine years, contributing to strategy, governance, and operations while working closely with hospital leadership and fellow board members. Through reviewing key reports and staying informed on health care developments and community needs, she helps guide important decisions that support the hospital’s role in the community. Read more: https://ow.ly/au2V50YJ0jK

Thank you for choosing GGH as the place you giveback!

April is a month of renewal and fresh beginnings, and it is also the first month of Guelph General Hospital’s fiscal yea...
04/24/2026

April is a month of renewal and fresh beginnings, and it is also the first month of Guelph General Hospital’s fiscal year - an annual new beginning of sorts for us. As we continue to make improvements at the hospital to meet the growing and evolving health care needs of all of you in our community, we want to make sure you continue to receive regular updates on our progress.

Read the full redevelopment update from Mark Walton, President & CEO, here: https://ow.ly/xGf050YP2ll

Rev. Emmy has been volunteering with our Spiritual Care Clergy team for over 30 years, first becoming involved as part o...
04/23/2026

Rev. Emmy has been volunteering with our Spiritual Care Clergy team for over 30 years, first becoming involved as part of her studies for ministry. Early in her time at GGH, she worked closely with the late Chaplain Rev. Nancy, providing on-call chaplaincy support and pastoral care throughout the hospital. Read more: https://ow.ly/rSur50YJ0iX

Thank you for choosing GGH as the place you giveback!

‘Tis the season! 🦢 Each spring, Guelph General Hospital’s Delhi Campus is home to returning geese as they nest across th...
04/23/2026

‘Tis the season! 🦢 Each spring, Guelph General Hospital’s Delhi Campus is home to returning geese as they nest across the grounds.

To help keep both visitors and wildlife safe, please remain alert and give them plenty of space.

✔️Walk slowly and mindfully
✔️Avoid direct eye contact where possible
✔️Do not feed the geese, no matter how approachable they may seem!

Thank you for helping keep our hospital grounds safe for everyone — wings and all!

Claire volunteers in our Intensive Care Unit and is a fourth-year Biomedical Science student at the University of Guelph...
04/22/2026

Claire volunteers in our Intensive Care Unit and is a fourth-year Biomedical Science student at the University of Guelph. She has always been drawn to health care and hopes to pursue a career as a physician. Claire is outgoing, positive, and reliable, qualities that drive her passion for supporting patients and families in the hospital. Read more: https://ow.ly/7vOq50YJ0hw

Thank you for choosing GGH as the place you giveback!

Stuart volunteers with our Patient and Family Advisory Council where he shares his firsthand experience to help inform h...
04/21/2026

Stuart volunteers with our Patient and Family Advisory Council where he shares his firsthand experience to help inform hospital decision-making. As part of the council, he provides input on areas such as signage, patient handouts, new programs, and accreditation ensuring the patient and family perspective is reflected in care. Read more: https://ow.ly/kb0F50YJ0fC

Thank you for choosing GGH as the place you giveback!

"National Volunteer Week is a time to celebrate the community members who generously share their time and talents to sup...
04/20/2026

"National Volunteer Week is a time to celebrate the community members who generously share their time and talents to support others. At Guelph General Hospital, our Volunteer Association, Pet Therapy Program, Spiritual Care, Patient Family Advisory Council, and Board of Directors all play an important role in making sure our patients and their families receive the very best care. We are immensely grateful for the selfless commitment these 250+ volunteers make every day."

Read the full message from our Vice President, People, Strategy and Community, Karen Suk-Patrick here: https://ow.ly/g9EP50YIZbq

During Nutrition Month (March), our team was hard at work renovating our Nutrition Centres. These spaces ensure our pati...
04/17/2026

During Nutrition Month (March), our team was hard at work renovating our Nutrition Centres. These spaces ensure our patients receive tailored nutritional care, which plays a vital role in health and recovery. Check out these before and after photos!

This month, we are proud to celebrate the Switchboard team as the recipient of the Hidden Hero Award—an honor that recog...
04/16/2026

This month, we are proud to celebrate the Switchboard team as the recipient of the Hidden Hero Award—an honor that recognizes individuals or departments for making an extraordinary impact to our organ and tissue donation program behind the scenes. this .

Earlier this evening, a bomb threat was reported at Guelph General Hospital. The matter was promptly investigated by Gue...
04/16/2026

Earlier this evening, a bomb threat was reported at Guelph General Hospital. The matter was promptly investigated by Guelph Police Services and, following a thorough assessment, was determined to be a false alarm. There is no ongoing risk to staff, patients, or the public.

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General Information When the doors to Guelph General Hospital were opened on August 16, 1875, the hospital had 12 beds, a small infectious room and a dispensary. A superintendent and two nurses provided care, as well as working in the kitchen, housekeeping, switchboard and laundry. Today, GGH is a dynamic, comprehensive acute care facility providing a full range of services to the residents of Guelph and Wellington County. Services include 24-hour emergency coverage, advanced technology and diagnostic support, and specialty programs such as surgery, orthopaedics, cardiac care, obstetrics, gynaecology and paediatrics. In its capacity as a community and referral hospital, GGH serves a population of 180,000 people throughout Guelph and Wellington County. In 2001, all of the City of Guelph's hospital-based, acute care services were integrated into an expanded and completely updated Guelph General Hospital. GGH is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Number of Beds 11 Critical Care 55 Surgery 10 Paediatrics 11 Step Down beds 56 Medical 22 Obstetrics Total: 165 beds