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Since 1906 Mater Health Services has provided for the growing health care needs of the community. Over that time, our clinical profile has developed and expanded in line with research and technology to ensure Mater’s ongoing relevance as a provider of exceptional care.
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CEO Blog
With an aspiration to provide exceptional care, it is not enough to simply be the best. At Mater, we are following a path of continual improvement which requires dedication and a constant focus on setting new standards for excellence. There is no area of health care in which this is more relevant than safety.
In his most recent blog, Mater CEO, Dr John O'Donnell outlines Mater's approach to building a safety culture.
Thursday 6 May 2010
News
“… 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.
Friday, 13 August 2010
Queensland Deputy Premier Paul Lucas officially opened the Adolescent Drug and Alcohol Withdrawal Service (ADAWS) at Mater on Thursday 29 July 2010.
Friday, 30 July 2010
The world’s first rapid diagnostic test for sepsis, which provides a result within three hours, will today be launched by Brisbane-based molecular diagnostics company Athlomics Pty Ltd in collaboration with Mater Pathology.
Wednesday, 21 July 2010
Mater Private Hospital Brisbane has become the first private hospital in Queensland to launch an automatic notification system for tissue donation.
Wednesday, 21 July 2010
A book encouraging children to be courageous when having blood tests has received an outstanding response from children attending Mater Pathology and patients at Mater Children’s Hospital.
Wednesday, 21 July 2010