Freemasons' Hospital, Melbourne

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Established in 1937, the Freemasons Hospital, Melbourne is a practical expression of the work of Freemasonry in the Victorian community.

It is a non-government, not-for-profit, charitable institution providing a range of inpatient and ambulatory care services including: Women's and related health services including maternity, women’s health and breast clinics, breast and gynaecological surgery and IVF. Surgical services including general surgery, urology, orthopaedics, plastic surgery, ophthalmology and ENT. Comprehensive cancer care covering diagnosis, surgical oncology, medical oncology, radiotherapy and chemotherapy.

In October 2006 the Hospital was purchased by a Group consisting of the Epworth Hospital and ING Real Estate. One immediate affect was the merging of the two emergency departments, the previous Freemason's Emergency was closed while the Epworth (Erin Street, Richmond) still operates. The Freemason Hospital still operates as a hospital.

Cosequently it is now known as Epworth Freemasons Hospital.

[edit] Facilities

  • 265 inpatient beds
  • 24 Hour Emergency Department
  • Day Procedure Centre
  • Critical Care Unit