Hospitals
September 2010 Highlights
“… a new hospital is to be built on a hill facing the cool summer breezes, and protected by the by the rising hill behind from the westerly winds.” Brisbane Telegraph, March 1908.
One hundred years ago, on 14 August 1910, the Sisters of Mercy opened a 130-bed private hospital (now known as Aubigny Place) on Mater Hill at South Brisbane.
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Mater Health Services
Mater Health Services is a not-for-profit provider of health services which operates seven hospitals, a medical research institute, pathology and pharmacy businesses in South East Queensland. Established in 1906 by the Sisters of Mercy, Mater Health Services has grown to become a Queensland icon which provides care for more than 500 000 patients each year.
Through collocation of private and public facilities for insured and non-insured patients, Mater is able to provide comprehensive care to meet the needs of the community. An entirely privately owned and operated charitable company, Mater remains committed to its mission to meet community need and reinvests any revenue from the business back into the provision of health services for the community.
With more than 7500 staff and volunteers, a commitment to clinical care, research and education, Mater is able to offer a comprehensive range of services to meet the needs of our community. We do this in the spirit of Mercy.
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