Board of Directors

The Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation is a dedicated team of enthusiastic volunteers and staff who are passionately committed to improving health care and the quality of life in our communities.

Shared Purpose

To inspire generous giving to support exceptional patient care at Northumberland Hills Hospital.

Our Values

Collaboration  *  Accountability  *  Integrity  *  Respect  *  Responsiveness

We do this by:

• Building and managing a comprehensive fund development program designed to secure more gift revenue, more cost effectively each fiscal year
• Identifying, attracting and retaining more donors through effective cultivation and stewardship
• Building NHH healthcare service capabilities by engaging in strategic and imaginative grant-making
• Spreading our messages in thoughtful and inspiring ways to both external and internal stakeholders by all means possible, through collaborative communications and marketing efforts
• Attracting committed volunteers, practicing effective governance and demonstrating accountability in all of our activities

Message from Carrie McArthur Low, NHH Foundation Board Chair

Lately, much of the public conversation has focused on the rising cost of living. While we all feel the pinch in our day-to-day expenses, fewer of us stop to consider how inflation affects larger systems—especially healthcare.

Costs are rising across the board, and hospitals are not immune. Medical equipment and technology are more expensive than ever. Construction costs, which affect renovations and expansions, have also surged. As a result, the funding gap our community must bridge to keep NHH at the forefront of modern care continues to grow.

What many people don’t realize is that, while the provincial government funds hospital operations, capital costs—such as equipment and technology essential to high-quality care—are not typically covered. That’s where the NHH Foundation plays a vital role.

Since 2002, the Foundation has raised more than $88.5 million to help build and equip our hospital. That number is truly extraordinary—and a testament to the generosity of this community.

Most recently, the Exceptional Community, Exceptional Care campaign—the largest in the history of NHH and Northumberland County—raised $26.3 million. These funds are being used to upgrade diagnostic imaging, including replacing the MRI, CT, and Nuclear Medicine camera; expand and modernize the Pharmacy, Laboratory, and Medical Device Reprocessing Department; and build and equip a fourth Operating Room. Many of these projects are now underway or soon to begin. Donors can be assured: their support is being put to excellent use.

Looking ahead, continued investment is critical. State-of-the-art equipment not only enhances patient care—it helps us attract and retain top medical professionals. In today’s competitive healthcare landscape, talented physicians and specialists are drawn to hospitals that offer the equipment and technology they need to provide the best possible care. By investing in NHH, we’re also investing in the people who care for us.

We remain committed to transparency and accountability. As Chair of the Board, I am proud to serve alongside a dedicated group of directors and a talented staff team. Since moving to Northumberland County with my family nearly 20 years ago, and acting as a director on the NHH Foundation Board since 2017, I’ve seen first-hand the tremendous generosity and spirit that define this beautiful community.

NHH is a hospital built by its community, for its community. In a time when many causes are worthy of support, I ask that you continue to support ours—in any way you can. NHH is here for everyone: our families, friends, colleagues, and neighbours. Together, we can ensure it remains strong, well-equipped, and ready to care.