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==History==
==History==
The South Infirmary was established by a [[Catholic Church|catholic]] charity and officially opened in 1762.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.corkindependent.com/weekly/ourcityourtown/articles/2017/02/09/4134606-pressure-at-the-south-infirmary-/|title=Pressure at the South Infirmary|date=9 February 2017|publisher=Cork Independent|accessdate=27 May 2019}}</ref> Meanwhile the Victoria Hospital for Women and Children, which had been established by a [[Protestantism|protestant]] charity and opened at Union Quay in September 1874, moved to Pope's Quay October in October 1876 and then re-located to a site adjacent site to the South Infirmary in September 1885.<ref name=victoria>{{cite web|url=http://cork.anglican.org/charities/victoria-trust/|title=Victoria Trust|publisher=United Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross|accessdate=27 May 2019}}</ref> The two hospitals officially merged as the South Infirmary-Victoria Hospital in 1988.<ref name=victoria/> After a name change to South Infirmary-Victoria University Hospital in 2005, the hospital expanded with three new operating theatres being completed in 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.punchconsulting.com/our-projects/healthcare/new-operating-theatres-at-south-infirmary-victoria-university-hospital-cork/|title=New Operating Theatres at South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital Cork|publisher=Punch Consulting Engineers|accessdate=27 May 2019}}</ref>
The South Infirmary was established by a [[Catholic Church|catholic]] charity and officially opened in 1762.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.corkindependent.com/weekly/ourcityourtown/articles/2017/02/09/4134606-pressure-at-the-south-infirmary-/|title=Pressure at the South Infirmary|date=9 February 2017|publisher=Cork Independent|accessdate=27 May 2019}}</ref> Meanwhile the Victoria Hospital for Women and Children, which had been established by a [[Protestantism|protestant]] charity and opened at Union Quay in September 1874, moved to Pope's Quay October in October 1876 and then re-located to a site adjacent to the South Infirmary in September 1885.<ref name=victoria>{{cite web|url=http://cork.anglican.org/charities/victoria-trust/|title=Victoria Trust|publisher=United Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross|accessdate=27 May 2019}}</ref> The two hospitals officially merged as the South Infirmary-Victoria Hospital in 1988.<ref name=victoria/> After a name change to South Infirmary-Victoria University Hospital in 2005, the hospital expanded with three new operating theatres being completed in 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.punchconsulting.com/our-projects/healthcare/new-operating-theatres-at-south-infirmary-victoria-university-hospital-cork/|title=New Operating Theatres at South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital Cork|publisher=Punch Consulting Engineers|accessdate=27 May 2019}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 15:16, 19 January 2024

South Infirmary-Victoria University Hospital
Health Service Executive
South Infirmary-Victoria University Hospital is located in Ireland
South Infirmary-Victoria University Hospital
Shown in Ireland
Geography
LocationCork, County Cork, Ireland
Coordinates51°53′35″N 8°27′55″W / 51.8931°N 8.4653°W / 51.8931; -8.4653
Organisation
Care systemHSE
TypeGeneral
History
Opened1762
Links
Websitewww.hse.ie/eng/services/list/3/acutehospitals/hospitals/sivh/

The South Infirmary-Victoria University Hospital (Irish: Ospidéal na hOtharlainne Theas-Victoria) is an elective surgical hospital in Cork, County Cork, Ireland. It is part of the South/Southwest Hospital Group.[1]

History

The South Infirmary was established by a catholic charity and officially opened in 1762.[2] Meanwhile the Victoria Hospital for Women and Children, which had been established by a protestant charity and opened at Union Quay in September 1874, moved to Pope's Quay October in October 1876 and then re-located to a site adjacent to the South Infirmary in September 1885.[3] The two hospitals officially merged as the South Infirmary-Victoria Hospital in 1988.[3] After a name change to South Infirmary-Victoria University Hospital in 2005, the hospital expanded with three new operating theatres being completed in 2012.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Six hospital groups 'most fundamental reform in decades'". Irish Medical Times. 14 May 2013. Retrieved 27 May 2019.
  2. ^ "Pressure at the South Infirmary". Cork Independent. 9 February 2017. Retrieved 27 May 2019.
  3. ^ a b "Victoria Trust". United Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross. Retrieved 27 May 2019.
  4. ^ "New Operating Theatres at South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital Cork". Punch Consulting Engineers. Retrieved 27 May 2019.
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