Calvary has opened its first private hospital in Victoria, marking the beginning of a new chapter in care from the heart for the mission-based healthcare provider. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Calvary began in the 19th century in England, with Venerable Mary Potter and the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary caring for those in need, and it continues today in Australia in hospitals, home and virtual care services, retirement living and residential aged care homes across four states and two territories.
As the new Calvary signage is lifted into place at Holmesglen Private Hospital in Melbourne’s southeast, it also marks a milestone moment for the staff who have been providing care within those walls for close to a decade, and the community who choose to receive care there.
The carefully planned transition, which took place yesterday, has been focused on continuing to provide safe, high-quality care for patients, providing stability for all nursing, clinical and support staff, and ensuring a smooth handover from Healthscope to Calvary Health Care.
Calvary chief executive officer Damien Bruce said the opening of Calvary Holmesglen Private Hospital was a defining moment for Calvary’s future in Victoria and a strong commitment to extending exceptional connected care to more communities.
“This is a proud and significant day for Calvary as we welcome Holmesglen Private Hospital, and the people who make it such an important part of the local health community, into our organisation,” Mr Bruce said.
“Holmesglen will play an important role in Calvary’s future in Victoria, helping us share the spirit of Calvary with more people through exceptional care, stronger connections with communities and a sustainable future for health care.”
The 147-bed acute medical and surgical hospital includes seven integrated operating theatres, intensive care and coronary care units, chemotherapy treatment bays and an onsite cardiac catheter laboratory.
The hospital also provides a 24/7 Emergency Department caring for adults and children, alongside specialist services including orthopaedic, spinal and general surgery, cancer care in partnership with Icon Cancer Centre, diagnostic imaging, pathology, pharmacy and clinical training facilities for future health professionals.
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First private hospital for Calvary Health Care in Victoria (Melbourne Catholic)
