Mater Private Network

Yesterday, our catering team in Dublin invited some of our suppliers to showcase and offer fresh Irish produce with our colleagues to mark World Mental Health Day. We were pleased to be joined by Ready Chef, La Rousse, and Vit Hit, who provided fresh fruits and vegetables, tasty samples, and healthy recipes. A healthy mind is essential for overall well-being, it works in harmony with our body, influencing how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Well done to our catering team on this wonderful initiative! #WorldMentalHealthDay

The annual GPBuddy.ie National GP Awards were a fantastic opportunity for the medical community to come together and celebrate achievements during the past year in the world of primary care. We were delighted to sponsor this year’s GP of the Year Award, deservedly won by Dr. Paul Ryan from Mayfield in Cork. Congratulations to Dr. Ryan and all the other winners and runners-up who were recognised for their achievements.

A big milestone on our sustainability journey! We’re delighted to be ranked 2nd overall in the 2024 RepTrak Sustainability Index. It’s a great boost as we continue to focus on what matters most—caring for our patients while stepping up our sustainability efforts. https://bit.ly/3ZVE92e #sustainability

Our Dublin hospital is the first in Ireland to introduce the Optrell™ Mapping Catheter in our electrophysiology laboratory. Our Electrophysiology team is leveraging this cutting-edge technology to manage some of the most challenging cardiac arrhythmia cases. The Optrell™ Mapping Catheter, in conjunction with the CARTO™ 3 System, provides high-resolution directional mapping and intelligent insights, enabling our cardiologists to accurately and efficiently identify ablation targets. This innovation ensures a significant improvement in patient outcomes for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. Already, this advanced technology has been used to successfully treat complex cases of Ventricular Tachycardia (VT) and Atrial Fibrillation (AF). VT is a life-threatening arrhythmia and a leading cause of mortality worldwide, while AF affects millions globally and its prevalence continues to rise. By adopting the latest technology, our Electrophysiology team is at the forefront of improving the safety and precision of cardiac procedures, ultimately delivering better outcomes for our patients.   Biosense Webster Johnson & Johnson MedTech | UK & Ireland #cardiology #innovation #privatehospitals

A recent quality improvement initiative from our Pharmacy team at Mater Private Network in Cork was presented at the National Patient Safety Office (NPSO) conference held at Dublin Castle. Pharmacist Shauna Barry represented the hospital and her team at the event, where she shared details of the new audit process which aims to ensure greater accuracy for patient prescriptions. The team identified areas of improvement in prescriptions for patients who were leaving our care, and this new system is already yielding positive results. Congratulations to the team and to Shauna for representing our Cork hospital so well!

At last night’s Private Healthcare Awards, our hospital network was honoured to win the Overall Excellence Award and the Best Private Hospital Award. These achievements reflect the commitment of our entire team to providing world-class care to our patients. This recognition motivates us to keep raising the bar in private healthcare - thank you to our wonderful team who make these achievements possible every day. #HealthCareAwardsIRL #privatehospital

Meet Dr. Sarah Picardo, Consultant Medical Oncologist at Mater Private Network Dublin. Dr. Picardo treats women who have breast cancer and gynaecological cancers, such as cervical and womb cancer. She was inspired to pursue medical oncology by the patients she met during her training, which included a PhD in cancer research and a two-year Fellowship at in Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto, Canada. Learn more about Dr. Picardo, her training, and experience on our website https://bit.ly/3TUeD9N. #privatehospital

Last week, our cardiac rehabilitation team in Cork organised a number of activities for their colleagues in celebration of World Heart Day and Workplace Walking Day. The event featured an information stand offering valuable advice on lifestyle changes for better heart health. This was followed by a lovely lunchtime walk – a chance for the team to stretch their legs, get some fresh air and connect with their colleagues.

Emer Hannigan, Clinical Nurse Manager 2, discovered her passion for oncology during her student years and has been a key member of our Gynaecology Oncology team in Dublin since 2016. Emer supports patients through every stage of their gynaecological cancer journey, from diagnosis to recovery. Through patient education and coordination with the wider multidisciplinary team, she ensures every patient feels supported at each step of their care. To learn more about Emer’s role, visit https://bit.ly/4gVHZyG #nursinglife

Findings from the SETANTA study, led by the Cardiovascular Research Institute Dublin - CVRI at Mater Private Network, offer reassuring insights into the impact of long COVID on heart health. While many patients initially reported symptoms such as chest pain and shortness of breath, advanced cardiac testing including cardiac MRI and ECG, found no evidence of significant long-term heart damage. Prof. Robert Byrne, Director of Cardiology at Mater Private Network and CVRI reflects about this study: “Though many people in Ireland continue to experience symptoms after COVID-19, we can now confidently say that the risk of long-term heart damage is very low. The improvement in symptoms over time, including chest pain and shortness of breath, is also encouraging.” Read more about this study, https://bit.ly/3N2tjQk #clinicalresearch