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An innovative spirit has been at the heart of St. Mary’s from the very beginning, when the Sisters of St. Joseph of Hamilton first recognized the communities’ need for more hospital healthcare and founded St. Mary’s Hospital in 1924.

St. Mary’s General Hospital marks its century-long legacy this October with a series of events showcasing its impact in Waterloo Region and beyond.

From its humble beginnings to its current reputation as a leader in ophthalmology, the growth at the Regional Eye Program mirrors the Hospital’s unwavering dedication to improving patient outcomes.

Karen Ludlam was far from home when she needed heart surgery to repair a leaky mitral valve. But at St. Mary’s General Hospital, she found family in her cardiac nurses.​

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.

From Ladies’ Auxiliary to She Shares: How generations of inspiring women have shaped healthcare at St. Mary’s March 8, 2024 by St. Mary’s General Hospital Amid the strife and sorrow

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.

Donna Strauss, a dedicated employee of St. Mary’s for an impressive three decades, shares her heartfelt tale of love and loss, resilience, and newfound love blossoming amidst life’s twists and turns.

The Sisters of St. Joseph of Hamilton instilled in our organization: that it is an honour to serve – and in particular to ensure that those most vulnerable and marginalized have access to compassionate, high-quality care.

It started with a promise. 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.