Calvary Health Care acknowledges the concerns and uncertainty within the community regarding its proposed acquisition of Newcastle Private Hospital and Hunter Valley Private Hospital.

We are aware this has created questions for patients, clinicians, staff and the broader community.

The acquisitions will provide greater stability for the hospitals, their employees and the communities they serve. We expect most services to continue. As a Catholic healthcare organisation, Calvary’s approach to care is guided by the Code of Ethical Standards for Catholic Health and Aged Care Services in Australia.

As a result, some services currently available at the two hospitals will not be offered by Calvary. These include in vitro fertilisation (IVF) and other assisted reproductive technologies, voluntary assisted dying (while complying with all relevant legislative obligations), elective terminations of pregnancy, and gender reassignment procedures. Sterilisation and contraceptive procedures are not offered where fertility prevention is their sole purpose. Where Calvary is unable to offer a particular service, admitted patients will continue to receive all other care and support.

Calvary Health Care CEO Mr Damien Bruce said, “We recognise that changes to some services will have implications for clinicians and the patients they care for. We are having active discussions with local clinicians to understand those impacts and are committed to working with relevant healthcare providers to explore appropriate pathways for patients.” Mr Bruce said.

“For 140 years, Calvary has provided high-quality, compassionate healthcare for people from all backgrounds, beliefs and circumstances. We will bring that same commitment to Newcastle Private and Hunter Valley Private hospitals, with a clear focus on caring for patients and supporting them through the transition,” Mr Bruce said.

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In 1885, six courageous Sisters sailed into Sydney to continue the mission of Venerable Mary Potter and the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary to care for those in need. Thus began Calvary’s enduring legacy of care in Australia. Today, we continue their mission, in our hospitals, home and virtual care services, retirement living and residential aged care homes across four states and two territories.