Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering has served residents of West Durham (Ajax, Pickering, Whitby) since 1954 having earned a reputation for its family atmosphere. Starting with 38 patient beds when it opened, to the 144 beds it now offers, the hospital has seen much growth and corresponding community support. New four-storey wings were added in 1964 and 1994.
Demands on Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering continue to grow. For example, its Emergency Department was designed to accommodate 20,000 visits a year, but routinely handles 45,000. Both RVHS hospitals, amalgamated in 1998, now provide a wide range of quality services to the Rouge Valley area.

Life in Ajax

Rouge Valley Centenary has served the residents of Scarborough since 1967. It was built with community support, dating to at least 1964 when a small group of Scarborough residents  started a campaign for a second hospital in their community. The Township of Scarborough purchased property formerly owned by the Boy Scouts of Canada and donated another 25 acres for construction of the Scarborough Centenary Hospital. In addition to the original 15-floor tower, two additional wings have been added, including the Margaret Birch Wing in 1986 and The Court Medical Suit in 1991. In September 2009, RVC opened its new Birthing and Newborn Centre.

Life in Scarborough