Mercy Hospital For Women, Melbourne

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Mercy Hospital for Women is a hospital located in Melbourne, Australia. It is a major public hospital specializing in maternity care, gynaecology, neonatal care, and women's health. The hospital is a part of Mercy Health, a Catholic organisation providing health, aged care, and community services.

History[edit | edit source]

The Mercy Hospital for Women was established in 1971 by the Sisters of Mercy, an international community of Roman Catholic women. The hospital was originally located in East Melbourne but moved to its current location in Heidelberg in 1999.

Services[edit | edit source]

The hospital provides a comprehensive range of services for women and babies. These include obstetrics, gynaecology, neonatology, anaesthesia, pathology, and imaging services. The hospital also has a Special Care Nursery and a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for babies who need extra care.

Research and Education[edit | edit source]

The Mercy Hospital for Women is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Melbourne. It is involved in research and education in women's and babies' health, with a particular focus on maternal-fetal medicine, neonatology, and gynaecology.

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