07/20/2026
Belleville General Hospital Celebrates a Remarkable Legacy - Quinte Health, the Belleville General Hospital Foundation and the Belleville General Hospital Auxiliary proudly celebrated the 140th anniversary of Belleville General Hospital (BGH) on July 20, recognizing a legacy built through the generosity, volunteerism, and commitment of generations of community members. With support from the City of Belleville, Hastings County, local donors and countless community members, fundraising efforts led by the Women's Christian Association made that vision a reality. The cornerstone was laid on September 25, 1884, and on July 20, 1886, BGH officially opened with just eight beds and three nurses. The contract to build both the hospital and the adjoining Home for the Aged totaled $12,274, an extraordinary investment by a community determined to care for its own. From the very beginning, BGH has belonged to its community, not simply as a place where care is delivered, but as a shared responsibility built through generosity, volunteerism, and a belief that healthcare should be available close to home (Excerpt / Photo: QH Health).