History of LRGH

The Hospital was founded in 1893 with a $6,174.31 bequeath from Rhoda Ladd's estate. Recognizing the need for a hospital facility, the town of Laconia raised the additional funding needed, and opened the Cottage Hospital on Court Street. The goal was to provide quality care for those in need, regardless of their ability to pay.

In 1908, it was clear that community need for the Hospital had outgrown the Court Street location, and a new hospital was opened, on the present site on Highland Street. The facility was renamed Laconia Hospital, and over the years, it grew to accommodate the needs of residents of Laconia and beyond. In 1967, as a reflection of the growing reach of the hospital's care, the name was changed to Lakes Region General Hospital.

Today, Lakes Region General Hospital is part of LRGHealthcare - a comprehensive system designed to meet all of the health and wellness needs of the Lakes Region. Rhoda Ladd's vision of over 100 years ago is still the guiding principle of LRGHealthcare today: making quality healthcare available, accessible, and affordable to all, regardless of their ability to pay.