This state-of-the-art facility, backed by a previously announced €16 million investment, is now open at 2-5 Warrington Place, Dublin 2.
“This marks a pivotal moment in delivering truly holistic and integrated healthcare specifically for women in Ireland.” said a spokesperson for Blackrock Health.
“The Blackrock Health Women’s Health Centre has a team of 28 consultants, four women’s medicine specialists and 30 ancillary healthcare professionals and support staff, the collective team will provide access to a vast array of specialist services, all designed with the unique needs of women at their core.
“Diagnostics and treatments across each disease area are delivered with a deep understanding of how these health concerns can co-exist. This enables the centre’s expert, consultant-led team, spearheaded by Professor Donal Brennan, Clinical Director and Gynaecological Oncologist and joined by many experts in women’s health amongst whom are Dr. Gerry Agnew, Clinical Lead Urogynaecology, Dr Caoimhe Hartley, Clinical Lead Women’s Medicine and Prof Kirk Levins, Pain Medicine, to provide an unrivalled breadth of care under one roof.
“We are incredibly proud to be officially opening the Blackrock Health Women’s Health Centre today.” said Dr. Caroline Whelan, Group CEO of Blackrock Health. “This state-of-the-art facility represents a pivotal milestone in our unwavering commitment to providing comprehensive, compassionate, and truly specialised care that empowers women at every stage of their health journey. We are not just opening a centre; we are opening a new chapter in dedicated women’s healthcare.”
Blackrock Health Women’s Health Centre will offer an extensive array of specialist services, including consultant-led clinics in gynaecology, urology, breast health, endocrinology, gastroenterology, pain medicine, cardiology, dermatology, psychology, health screening, and rheumatology. These services will be complemented by a full suite of nursing and allied health offerings, including physiotherapy, urodynamics, phlebotomy, and radiology diagnostics including DXA scanning, mammography, and ultrasound.
Dr Caoimhe Hartley, Clinical Lead Women’s Medicine and GP, Blackrock Health Women’s Health Centre said, “The Blackrock Health Women’s Health Centre brings together an exceptional team of specialists across a wide range of disciplines. This collaborative approach allows us to provide truly integrated care, addressing the interconnected nature of women’s health needs.”
Blackrock Health, combining Hermitage, Blackrock, Galway and Limerick Clinics, employs more than 3,000 staff and provides easy access for patients to 600 highly-skilled consultants in 50 medical specialties. Together, the hospitals have a total of 418 inpatient beds including 28 ICU beds and 22 operating theatres. Blackrock Health’s hospitals cared for more than 360,000 patients last year. Blackrock Health is part of Parma Health, a division of the Parma Group.
