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 Guelph 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.

It’s an exciting time at Guelph General Hospital as we continue to move forward with important construction projects.If ...
12/19/2025

It’s an exciting time at Guelph General Hospital as we continue to move forward with important construction projects.

If you are coming to our hospital in the new year, please be aware that our main entrance will be temporarily closed on January 10 & 17 (all day) as well as January 12 – 15 & 19 – 22 (from 5:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.) to accommodate the delivery of large equipment. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/F1eC50XMytQ

We're marking a milestone as we welcome the second MRI machine in Guelph today! Located at the future home of our commun...
12/18/2025

We're marking a milestone as we welcome the second MRI machine in Guelph today! Located at the future home of our community-based medical centre, this machine will help thousands of patients each year get the diagnoses they need faster. A heartfelt thank you to the community of donors who are helping us expand access to life-changing care in Guelph-Wellington.

Following guidance from Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health, Guelph General Hospital has declared an Influenza A ou...
12/17/2025

Following guidance from Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health, Guelph General Hospital has declared an Influenza A outbreak on the 5 West inpatient unit on December 17, 2025. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/1U6N50XL2x1

Waterloo-Wellington regional hospitals encourage communities to “Know Your Care Options” and take steps to stay healthy ...
12/15/2025

Waterloo-Wellington regional hospitals encourage communities to “Know Your Care Options” and take steps to stay healthy this respiratory season: https://ow.ly/8Cai50XJGMf Cambridge Memorial Hospital Groves Hospital & Foundation Waterloo Regional Health Network - WRHN

The P.A.R.T.Y. (Prevent Alcohol and Risk-Related Trauma in Youth) Program gives students a real look at the impact of ri...
12/15/2025

The P.A.R.T.Y. (Prevent Alcohol and Risk-Related Trauma in Youth) Program gives students a real look at the impact of risky choices and the power they have to prevent them. Through firsthand stories and injury-prevention education, we’re helping youth make safer decisions and build a stronger, healthier future. Join the P.A.R.T.Y here https://ow.ly/Zp5y50XAGfB

Tonight at sundown marks the start of Hanukkah. ChagSameach to all those celebrating! A special thanks to everyone at GG...
12/14/2025

Tonight at sundown marks the start of Hanukkah. ChagSameach to all those celebrating! A special thanks to everyone at GGH caring for our community today (and every day)!

We're going high-tech in our Lab!New equipment like automated blood sample tracks and digital pathology scanners mean fe...
12/12/2025

We're going high-tech in our Lab!

New equipment like automated blood sample tracks and digital pathology scanners mean fewer errors, faster turnaround, and better care for YOU.

Build with us! Find out how we’re shaping the future of care with improved facilities and new buildings: https://ow.ly/RPLA50V7WGV

When Liz and her husband arrived at GGH’s emergency department (ED) in severe back pain, she braced for a long wait in t...
12/11/2025

When Liz and her husband arrived at GGH’s emergency department (ED) in severe back pain, she braced for a long wait in the crowded temporary triage trailer. But what stood out was the staff’s calm teamwork and compassionate care.

“In the ED, every patient’s story is unique… Even with the challenges of our current space, we remain committed to delivering thorough, patient-centered care,” said Dr. Cockburn, the physician who treated Liz.

In 2024, construction began to the redevelop the hospital's ED and emergency mental health and addictions services.

“Planned renovations include a new triage, registration, and waiting area, as well as a larger ambulance garage. Additionally, emergency mental health and addiction services will move to a larger and newly renovated space within the hospital, expanding our short-stay assessment unit and follow-up care capacity,” said Dr. Alex Ferguson, Chief of Staff.

While the root cause of Liz's back pain was never determined, the timely care provided by GGH’s ED team enabled her to recover fully.

Read more about Liz’s care journey and how we’re redeveloping our spaces to meet the evolving needs of our growing community in the 2024/25 Annual Report: Bridges to the Future.

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We want to make sure your return back to the community is as smooth as possible. To help, we’ve created a dedicated webp...
12/10/2025

We want to make sure your return back to the community is as smooth as possible. To help, we’ve created a dedicated webpage with the information you need to help you on your way. View it here: https://ow.ly/PgY450XgoYs

Today, we remember the victims of the Polytechnique Montreal shooting. If you are experiencing gender-based violence, pl...
12/06/2025

Today, we remember the victims of the Polytechnique Montreal shooting. If you are experiencing gender-based violence, please access the services available in Guelph-Wellington. Supports are available 24-7 in our emergency department, at the Guelph-Wellington Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Care & Treatment Centre, and at Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis.

12/05/2025

We are one step closer to having a second MRI in Guelph! Today our new chiller arrived on the rooftop of the future home of our community-based medical centre at Conestoga College. This is an essential piece of equipment that will keep the temperature of our MRI just right at all times!

Today, and everyday, we are celebrating our incredible GGH volunteers. Whether you are a Board Member or a member of our...
12/05/2025

Today, and everyday, we are celebrating our incredible GGH volunteers. Whether you are a Board Member or a member of our Patient Family Advisory Council, part of our Volunteer Association, Pet Therapy Program, or provide Spiritual Care, your generosity makes a world of difference every day. Happy International Volunteer Day!

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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