Current totals
| Total raised: |
$129,315.42 |
| Number of participants: |
652 |
Facilities
Radiation Oncology, Medical Oncology, Surgical Oncology, Haematology and Palliative Care.
150,000 occasions of service to non admitted patients per annum.
4,200 Oncology related 'admissions' per annum.
About
Calvary Mater Newcastle is situated in Waratah, Newcastle, in the heart of the Hunter region. The hospital is an affiliated hospital under the health services act and one of only two affiliated hospitals left in NSW. It provides services to people of the Hunter New England region and Country NSW.
Calvary Mater Newcastle is a 187 bed facility and is the Hunter region’s major centre for oncology (cancer) services, haematology, clinical toxicology and research. These services are supported by the intensive care unit, oncology treatment, surgery, general medicine and palliative care. While the hosptial provides emergency, general medical and surgical care, we also specialise in the diagnosis and treatment of blood diseases, breast cancer and melanoma.
The hospital is also home to the Newcastle Melanoma Unit and Hunter BreastScreen, and has a stroke unit which provides a seamless care approach to stroke treatment and assessment for people of the Hunter.
We have been serving the community for almost ninety years, providing our patients, their families and visitors with a genuine commitment to provide the best health care services possible.
The hospital also has a wide range of district hospital activities including a busy emergency department supported by clinical and non-clinical services.
Calvary Mater Newcastle is a fully accredited hospital by the Australian Council on Health Care Standards.