'A major step forward': Mater Private opens new Cork Heart Centre

Mater Private Network Cork has today announced the official opening of its Cork Heart Centre, a €12m investment which includes the expansion and extended opening hours of urgent cardiac care services.

Also part of the development is a new cardiothoracic surgery service which offers advanced procedures, supported by a multidisciplinary team and a new intensive care unit.

Mater Private Network Group CEO John Hurley said the launch of the new centre was a “landmark moment”, adding: “Our investment in this facility ensures that patients have access to the highest standard of cardiac diagnostics and treatment, delivered by an expert multidisciplinary team in a centre of excellence.

“For over 40 years, Mater Private Network has led the way in delivering complex cardiac care in Dublin.

“We are confident that patients treated at the Heart Centre in Cork will benefit from the same clinical excellence, patient-focused care, and outcomes.”

In addition to expanding the scale of cardiac-focused facilities, the Heart Centre brings together an expert team of cardiologists and surgeons with subspecialty expertise under one roof.

The Heart Centre is led by Dr John P Foran, with cardiothoracic surgery directed by Dr Niamh Keenan. Dr Foran explained that the new centre will make a big difference to people throughout Munster.

“The opening of the Cork Heart Centre is a major step forward for cardiac care in the region,” he said.

“Having these facilities available locally means that patients in Munster can now access the highest level of cardiac diagnostics and treatment without the need to travel further afield.

“This investment will allow us to treat more patients, more quickly, and deliver life-saving interventions closer to home.”

The launch of the centre is being marked with a panel discussion at Mater Private Network Cork.

Experts from the heart and vascular team, the first patient to undergo cardiothoracic surgery at MPC John Daly, and special guest Sonia O’Sullivan will discuss the importance of lifelong health and cardiac awareness.