Blackrock Health Galway Clinic opens its second cardiac catheterisation laboratory
Blackrock Health Galway Clinic officially opened its second cardiac catheterisation laboratory marking a significant advancement in cardiovascular care in Connaught. This new cath lab represents an investment of €6 million which was part of the €500 million investment announced by the Blackrock Health group in 2024.
This new cath lab provides vital additional capacity for diagnosing and treating routine and complex cardiac cases and is the first private hospital in Connaught to operate two cath labs.
Speaking at the opening of the new cath lab, Cecilia McGrath, CEO, Blackrock Health Galway Clinic said, “The opening of our new cath lab represents our dedication to providing the highest quality cardiac care to our patients. It is a significant investment in the health and well-being of our community, and we are confident it will have a positive impact on the lives of countless patients for years to come.”
Team members from Blackrock Health Galway Clinic pictured at the opening of the new cath lab (from left to right), were: Nessa Gillen, Clinical Nurse Manager, 111 Cardiology Services; Dr Gordon Pate, Consultant Cardiologist; Dr Brendan O Cochlain, Consultant Cardiologist; and Jessica Lane, Clinical Nurse Manager, 11 Cardiac Cath Lab.
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About Blackrock Health
Blackrock Health, combining Hermitage, Blackrock, Galway and Limerick Clinics, employs more than 3000 staff and provides easy access for patients to 600 highly-skilled consultants in 50 medical specialities. Together, our hospitals have a total of 418 inpatient beds, including 28 ICU beds and 22 operating theatres. Each of our hospitals delivers world-class clinical care and world-class comfort to our privately insured and self-paying patients. Together, we cared for more than 360,000 patients last year. Blackrock Health’s hospitals have built strong reputations for delivering excellence in clinical care and a personal, patient-centred approach with access to cutting-edge treatments and technology in modern facilities. We offer a full range of services in our conveniently located hospitals, where our focus is on putting our patients first. Blackrock Health is part of Parma Health, a division of the Parma Group.