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Ireland’s First Hospital Centre For Women’s Health Opened At Mater Private Network Cork

IRELAND’s first centre of excellence for women’s health in a hospital setting has been officially opened at Mater Private Network Cork.

By Danielle Norton May 13, 2022 Updated July 4, 2022 3 min read

13/5/2022: Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Mr. Michael McGrath T.D. pictured opening Ireland's first centre of excellence for womenÕs health in a hospital setting at Mater Private Network Cork on Friday. The designated Centre for WomenÕs Health will play a key role in providing swift access to specialised care encompassing Gynae, Urology, Pre & Post Obstetric care, and Pelvic Health. Also in photo are, 1. Mr. Fergus Clancy, Executive Chair Mater Private Network Board, Mr. John Hurley, CEO Mater Private Network, Ms. Sophie Rey-Lecocq, Mater Private Network Board Member, Professor Barry OÕReilly, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Mater Private Network CorkMartin Clancy Managing Director, and Maura Derrane, MC. Photo: Don MacMonagle Repro free photo from Mater Private Network John Drummey, John Drummey Communications, on +353 (0)87 7909487 or info@JohnDrummey.ie and Nuala Buttner, Q4 Public Relations, on +353 (0)1 4751444 / +353 (0)85 1744275 or nuala@q4pr.ie Press Release Ð Friday 13th May 2022 IrelandÕs First Hospital Centre For WomenÕs Health Opened At Mater Private Network Cork IRELANDÕs first centre of excellence for womenÕs health in a hospital setting has been officially opened at Mater Private Network Cork. The designated Centre for WomenÕs Health will play a key role in providing swift access to specialised care encompassing Gynae, Urology, Pre & Post Obstetric care, and Pelvic Health. The Centre for WomenÕs Health provides high quality care that is both comprehensive and convenient to women in every life stage from prepuberty (> 16 years old) to post-menopause. The new centre is part of a Û5.5 million capital investment by Mater Private Network Cork over the past two years which has also seen the development of two new operating theatres and a day ward at the Cork hospital, with 50 new jobs created. The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Mr. Michael McGrath T.D., officially opened the centre of excellence in the company of the Mater Private Network Board Chair, Mr. Fergus Clancy, fellow Board members, hospital management and staff and special guest, RT Today Presenter, Maura Derrane. Prof. Barry OÕReilly, Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Mater Private Network Cork, said: ÒI moved to the Mater Private Network two years ago for this precise reason because they shared the vision I had for a centre for womenÕs health, a centre of excellence. ItÕs the single biggest investment by the private healthcare sector into womenÕs health. IÕm immensely proud of the support IÕve had from the Mater Private Board and locally from the Managing Director, Martin Clancy in making this dream and vision a reality.Ó The consultant-led centre provides care to women in a respectful and safe environment within the Mater Private Network with GP Rapid Access for women's health services. The service is supported further through referrals to other Mater Private Network specialties that are all available on site in Cork, including women's cardiology, pelvic health, urology, gastro, and general surgery. The CEO of the Mater Private Network, Mr. John Hurley, said: ÒThe Centre for WomenÕs Health puts the patient at the centre of managing their own health is a safe and respectful environment. Until now, there was no overall private women's healthcare facility nationally providing comprehensive, specialized care for women's health issues. We are committed to increasing access to healthcare opportunities by engaging in community partnerships, advancing referral systems for GPs.Ó It is also envisioned that the Centre for WomenÕs Health will provide additional services for outpatient physio, wellness, dietetics, and aesthetics. For more information about the Centre for WomenÕs Health at Mater Private Network Cork, please call 021-6013387, email Jody.Hallahan@MaterPrivate.ie or visit www.MaterPrivate.ie. Ends John Drummey, John Drummey Communications, on +353 (0)87 7909487 or info@JohnDrummey.ie and Nuala Buttner, Q4 Public Relations, on +353 (0)1 4751444 / +353 (0)85 1744275 or nuala@q4pr.ie Notes to Editors Mater Private Network Cork was the first hospital in Ireland to be awarded the new 7th Edition Gold Standard from The Joint Commission International (JCI) for patient care and organisation management. The hospital first opened its doors at Citygate, Mahon, Cork in 2013. Prior to the development of the new Centre for WomenÕs Health, there has been considerable investment in developing the medical campus with the construction of additional operating theatres and the introduction of an Orthopaedic and Spine Centre, Ophthalmic Centre, Urgent Cardiac Care, and Emergency Department. Mater Private Network Cork is equipped with the very latest technology, private en-suite rooms and free parking for patients and visitors in designated areas.

IRELAND’s first centre of excellence for women’s health in a hospital setting has been officially opened at Mater Private Network Cork.

The designated Centre for Women’s Health will play a key role in providing swift access to specialised care encompassing Gynae, Urology, Pre & Post Obstetric care, and Pelvic Health.