Organisation: Mater Private Cork

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business

Prof O'Reilly appointment at Mater Private Cork to help speed up access to obstetrics for women in Munster

Professor Barry O’Reilly, consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist, has joined the team at Mater Private Cork.

business

Mater Private report reveals need to boost wellbeing in workplace

news

27% increase in patients at Mater Private emergency department in Cork

business

Patient care at the heart of latest investment at Mater Private Cork

news

Mater Private boss wants formal, long-term public bed deal

general

The future is bring for rheumatology patients

Mater Private: Back problems can be a real pain

Specialist physiotherapist Hugh Tobin looks at the evolution of the pelvis and spine and their importance in our daily lives.

Fri, 07 Apr, 2017

Heart disease number one cause of death in Cork

Heart disease is still the number one cause of death in Cork.

Wed, 22 Feb, 2017

Cork Company of the Year Awards 2017: 'Large' Category

In the third of a four-part series looking at finalists for the Cork Company of the Year Awards, Padraig Hoare casts an eye over those in the Large category.

Mon, 23 Jan, 2017

The importance of using antibiotics correctly

“One sometimes finds what one is not looking for” (Sir Alexander Fleming)

Fri, 13 Jan, 2017

Taking steps to control blood pressure

When your heart pumps blood round your body it produces pressure against the walls of your blood vessels. The force of this pumping is called blood pressure.

Fri, 06 Jan, 2017

Let gut instinct lead you to your family doctor

WE all suffer with indigestion, particularly at this time of year, however for some it may be a little bit more complicated than over indulgence in the festive turkey and trimmings.

Fri, 30 Dec, 2016

Keep your bones healthy this winter, says Mater Private

The icy weather brings with it the danger of falling and for those of us getting older cracked and broken bones are a frequent threat. Read on to learn how to keep your bones healthy this winter.

Fri, 09 Dec, 2016

Mater Private, Cork: Treating matters of the heart

Atrial fibrillation is a relatively common condition where the upper chambers of the heart have an irregular, often rapid rhythm which can, if left untreated, lead to stroke or heart failure.

Fri, 18 Nov, 2016

Now the Cork Chamber ‘dinner’ embraces women too

Mary Hopkins reminisces on 30+ years attending the Cork Chamber Annual Dinner which takes place tonight in City Hall, Cork

Fri, 06 Feb, 2015

Mater Private to fill 25 posts

The Mater Private hospital in Cork will hold open interviews over Christmas to recruit over 25 nurses as part of its ongoing expansion.

Fri, 19 Dec, 2014

Cody: Success all about challenging yourself

The constant demand for improvement has been the cornerstone of Kilkenny’s remarkable title haul since the turn of the millennium, according to All-Ireland winning manager Brian Cody.

Thu, 02 Oct, 2014

Cody won’t revisit ref attack, but CCCC may take action

All-Ireland winning manager Brian Cody last night refused to comment on growing speculation he faces sanctioning over his scathing attack on referee Barry Kelly.

Wed, 01 Oct, 2014

Cork’s newest private hospital to add 150 jobs

The chief executive of Cork’s newest hospital has said that management at the facility can foresee further significant job announcements in the coming years.

Fri, 12 Sep, 2014

Taoiseach to announce at least 100 Mater jobs

Taoiseach Enda Kenny is expected to make a significant jobs announcement when he visits the Mater Private Hospital in Cork this morning.

Thu, 11 Sep, 2014

Five-year Vhi cardiology deal with Mater Private Cork

The Vhi has signed a five-year deal with the Mater Private Hospital in Cork which will allow the extension of cardiology services and pave the way for the development of an integrated heart and vascular centre.

Sat, 30 Aug, 2014

Indemnity costs ‘may close hospitals’

Doctors from four private hospitals in Cork, Kerry and Waterford held a "crisis meeting" in Cork yesterday over the threat to private practice from soaring medical indemnity insurance costs.

Wed, 02 Jul, 2014

Hospital’s operations to transfer across city

The operations of Shanakiel Hospital are to be moved to the former Cork Medical Centre in Mahon in a move which will see the VHI provide cover for patients using the state-of-the-art €90m facility.

Sat, 15 Sep, 2012

Reports highlights need for private hospitals

People with private health insurance who live in the south are waiting longer for some orthopaedic services than those in the public system.

Mon, 11 Jun, 2012

VHI rejects private hospital move

A €90m privately-developed hospital with the potential to create 250 jobs is to remain closed after the State-owned VHI said the facility is not required to meet its needs in Munster.

Sat, 12 May, 2012

Private facility to proceed with €80m expansion

THE Bon Secours Hospital in Cork is pressing ahead with plans for an €80 million expansion despite the announcement by the Mater Private that it intends to open a 75-bed hospital in the city by the end of the year.

Wed, 13 Jul, 2011