Our Mission

The Dartmouth General Hospital Foundation fosters a culture of giving to benefit the Dartmouth General Hospital and the health and well being of the people it serves.

About DARTMOUTH GENERAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

The Dartmouth General Hospital is undergoing a transformational change in how it delivers care as an important institution in Nova Scotia Health Authority’s vision of the future. A $150 million investment has been made in facility renovations, expansion, equipment and technology to further expand breadth and access of service.

A trusted community anchor, the Dartmouth General Hospital is a 24-hour emergency, inpatient medical, surgical and critical care facility providing services to approximately 120,000 people in Dartmouth and surrounding areas. In the future, once the redevelopment is complete, the Dartmouth General will play an even more critical role in the delivery of hip and knee replacements in Dartmouth and beyond.

Today and since its inception in 1975, the Dartmouth General Hospital Foundation (DGHF) has been a driving force in connecting community and hospital. Through the tremendous generosity of community, friends and partners, the DGHF has positively impacted and supported the delivery of exceptional patient care at the Dartmouth General Hospital through more than $50 million dollars invested in equipment, facilities and programs

The Dartmouth General Hospital Foundation is governed by a voluntary board of directors with representatives from the local community and the hospital. Funds are raised through major gift solicitation, community mail appeals, special events, planned giving, memorial gifts and other fundraising activities.

Funds are used towards the purchase of priority medical equipment, hospital renovations and expansions, and the support of special programs and projects. You can learn more about our Foundation and the work we are doing here.