Mater Hospital, North Sydney

Mater Hospital, North Sydney is a leading private hospital located in North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the St Vincent's Health Australia group, the nation's largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider.

History

The Mater Hospital, North Sydney was established in 1906 by the Sisters of Mercy, an international community of Roman Catholic women religious vowed to serve people who suffer from poverty, sickness, and lack of education with a special concern for women and children. The hospital has grown over the years to become a leading healthcare provider in the region.

Services

The hospital offers a wide range of services including maternity, gynaecology, neonatal intensive care, breast surgery, orthopaedic surgery, urology, plastic surgery, and cardiology. It also has a 24-hour emergency department.

Facilities

The Mater Hospital, North Sydney has state-of-the-art facilities including a catheterisation laboratory, intensive care unit, operating theatres, and a medical imaging department. The hospital also has a pharmacy, physiotherapy department, and a pathology laboratory.

Affiliations

The hospital is affiliated with several universities for the training of medical students, nursing students, and allied health students. It also has a strong research focus with links to various research institutes.

See Also

• Healthcare in Australia
• List of hospitals in Australia