Calvary Mater Hospital in Newcastle

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Calvary Mater Hospital, officially known as Calvary Mater Newcastle, is a major public hospital located in the Waratah suburb of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. It has a long history of serving the local community, having been founded in 1921 by the Sisters of Mercy and later becoming part of the Little Company of Mary Health Care in 2006, with its name formally changing to Calvary Mater Newcastle in 2007. The hospital is the principal cancer care and tertiary referral centre for the Hunter New England Local Health District, offering a wide range of specialist services including emergency care, intensive care, oncology (cancer services), haematology, toxicology, palliative care, mental health, surgery, and a 24/7 emergency department. It also functions as a significant research and clinical trials hub, particularly in cancer and other complex medical fields, collaborating with universities and international partners. Over the years, it has grown into a large facility with over 200 beds, extensive outpatient services, research programs, and a modern campus designed to support both patient care and medical innovation for the region.