In 1883, Wakefield-born Dr. Hans Stevenson, a McGill-trained physician and community leader, established one of the first permanent practices in the village and introduced innovations such as rural telephone service to improve medical response times.

In 1911, Dr. Harold J.G. Geggie arrived to assist Dr. Stevenson. After the latter's unexpected death, Geggie took over the practice, married Stevenson's daughter, Ella, and bought the family home (now known as “Les Trois Érables” bed and breakfast), which served as their residence and refurbished medical office. He became the cornerstone of local health care for decades, and was known for his tireless dedication, performing deliveries, surgeries and house calls in all seasons. His legacy continued through three of his sons - Hans, David and Stuart - who all followed him into medicine and practiced in and around Wakefield, creating a rare multi-generational medical legacy.

In 1952, Dr. Geggie's vision of a community hospital was achieved with the opening of the Gatineau Memorial Hospital on chemin Riverside. Built entirely through local fundraising, it was the heart of healthcare in the Gatineau valley for decades, offering maternity care, surgery and emergency services close to home.

Building on this tradition, the four Geggie doctors opened Wakefield Family Medical Center on February 15, 1956.