Hamilton General Hospital Foundation

Thank you for your legacy gift
Charles and Margaret Juravinski will create a $100M+ endowment to support researchers throughout Hamilton.
Strides For The General
Join us on September 14 as we stride to make a vital difference in patient care at Hamilton General Hospital.
Living Life to its Fullest
From the moment Madi was born, her parents Sarah and Luis knew she would have a unique journey in life.
2018 Annual Donor Report
Thank you to all our donors for making a difference. Please read our latest Annual Donor Report.
Honour Someone Today!
Making a tribute gift is the perfect way to thank a Hamilton Health Sciences staff member who went above and beyond.
Become a Legacy Circle Member
When you make a legacy gift, you are making a statement about your commitment to the future of health care.
Care4 Cause Marketing
When consumers make a purchase from any of our Care4 partners, a portion of the purchase supports our hospital.

Hamilton General Hospital Foundation, as part of Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation, provides vital funding to enable the best possible patient care at Hamilton General Hospital, including the Regional Rehabilitation Centre. The Foundation inspires and motivates gifts that fund medical equipment and patient amenities, innovative research initiatives, essential redevelopment of clinical care spaces, and the education and training of health care providers.

Hamilton General Hospital is home to the highest volume cardiac surgical centre and integrated stroke programs in Ontario. It is also one of only two adult regional burn centres and the second busiest trauma program. Co-located at the Hospital is the Regional Rehabilitation Centre, which provides intensive therapy for patients, recovering from a stroke, acquired brain injury, amputation or spinal cord injury.

Latest HGHF News

Imagine Canada Reaccreditation

June 18, 2019

Imagine Canada applauded Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation for completing the reaccreditation process under its national Standards Program.

Dr. Sashi Perera smiles for a photo in front of a monitor with brain scans.

Increased Risk Factors for Stroke in Women

June 17, 2019

Women experience half of all strokes in Canada, but they are more likely to die from their stroke than men. The clinical and research teams at Hamilton Health Sciences are trying to change that outcome.

Juravinski Legacy

May 29, 2019

Hamilton philanthropists Charles and Margaret Juravinski will create an endowment of more than $100 million.

Dr. Tej Sheth holds some papers while talking to a colleague.

A World’s First at The General

May 14, 2019

An interventional cardiology team at Hamilton General Hospital conducted the world’s first clinical trial of a new hybrid imaging catheter on a patient.

Fast Facts – The General

• the leading cardiac surgery program in Ontario
• works in partnership to perform the largest number of cardiac catheterizations and PCI (angioplasties) in Ontario
• treats the highest volume of heart attack patients in Ontario
• the third largest number of ICDs (implanted cardioverter defibrillator)
• the largest integrated stroke program in Ontario
• the second busiest burn program in Ontario and home to one of only two adult regional burn centres in the province
• the busiest trauma centre outside Toronto
• co-located at the Hospital is the Regional Rehabilitation Centre, which provides intensive therapy for patients recovering from a stroke, acquired brain injury, amputation or spinal cord injury
• the David Braley Cardiac, Vascular and Stroke Research Institute is also housed on the campus