Guelph General Hospital

About

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

Story

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

Mission

To provide the highest quality care and experience for patients and their families.