Heart of Care | A 100-year celebration of St. Mary's
The people at St. Mary’s are what defines us – from physicians and nurses to porters and volunteers to a group of women from humble beginnings with a vision that made a lasting difference.
This is the Heart of Care. It’s felt throughout our century-long history.
Experience the upcoming documentary and exhibit at the Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum - coming this October!
Beyond the Bricks
100 Years of Compassionate Care at St. Mary's General Hospital
Explore a century of care through untold stories, unique artifacts and interactive exhibits at the Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum.
St. Mary's 100th Anniversary Gala
Dust off your finest flapper dresses and tailored suits and get ready to be transported back to 1924, when St. Mary’s first opened its doors.
Each ticket purchased contributes to the legacy of compassionate healing that has defined St. Mary’s for a century – and ensures exemplary care is here for our community well into the future.
Community generosity: the roots of investing in St. Mary's
When St. Mary’s was being built in 1923, the hospital’s advisory board established a subscription committee, tasked with gathering community donations for the project’s building fund.
A century later, donor investment continues to play a pivotal role in local healthcare, funding 100 per cent of the cost of new and replacement hospital equipment.
Giving back: Edgar’s story of volunteerism and generosity
St. Mary’s had been there for Edgar when he needed a pacemaker installed in his heart. For a decade after his surgery, he showed his appreciation through volunteer work.
The heartbeat of our community: how St. Mary’s blossomed into a centre of cardiac excellence
What started as a small program with two cardiovascular surgeons has grown over the last two decades to a robust team that provides full-service cardiac care to roughly 1.4 million Ontario residents.
100 years of visionary care with an eye toward the future
In May 2021, St. Mary's partnered with Vision Group Canada, an off-site provider of vision care services.
This collaboration, combined with a centralized e-referral program for cataract surgery (a partnership with eHealth Centre of Excellence), has significantly reduced wait times from more than two years to less than four months.
What's your St. Mary's General Hospital story?
Our hospital is more than a place — it's a tapestry of stories, resilience, and compassion. Have you experienced a moment at St. Mary's General Hospital that touched your life?
Join us in celebrating a century of compassionate care! As our hospital marks its 100th year, we're inviting you to share your story as a part of our rich history.
Celebrating a Century of Care
It’s the little things that make a difference. A smile of assurance. A comforting hand on the shoulder. An attentive ear.
These acts of kindness are part of the life-saving care at St. Mary’s General Hospital every day.
Today, we’re known for our expertise in cardiac, ophthalmology, diagnostics, respiratory, thoracic and more. But our story began much earlier.
Join us to mark our 100th anniversary in October 2024.
