Portiuncula University Hospital has officially opened a new Maternity Outpatient Facility, marking a major investment in maternal healthcare infrastructure for women and families across the region.
Opened on January 12, the newly refurbished and developed outpatient facility, located on the grounds of the hospital, provides a warm, welcoming space for women attending maternity outpatient services.
The facility supports both consultant-led and midwife-led clinics, improving access, comfort and continuity of care throughout the pregnancy journey.
It includes nine modern clinical rooms, thoughtfully designed to create a supportive environment, as well as a dedicated phlebotomy service to help make clinic visits more efficient and convenient for women.
To further improve the patient experience, dedicated car parking is available directly outside the facility, ensuring ease of access for women attending appointments.
Commenting on the new facility, James Keane, Hospital Manager, said, “This new maternity outpatient facility is a very welcome development for women attending the hospital.”
“By providing a dedicated space for maternity outpatient care, we are improving both the quality and efficiency of services while ensuring a more comfortable and accessible experience for women and families.”
Eileen Kelly, General Manager, Maternity Services, Portiuncula University Hospital said, “We are delighted to open this new maternity outpatient facility, providing women and their families with a comfortable, welcoming environment for their appointments.”
“This development ensures care is more accessible, personalised, and supportive, reflecting our commitment to the needs of the women we serve.”
Deirdre Naughton, Director of Midwifery at the hospital, commented, “The new facility enables the delivery of quality, woman-centred care in a setting that supports privacy, comfort, and continuity.”
“The additional clinical rooms and dedicated midwife-led spaces strengthen our ability to provide timely, responsive care while enhancing the overall experience for women attending our maternity services.”
“This new clinical space allows our midwives and consultants to deliver care in an environment that is focused entirely on the needs of women.”
“The additional clinical capacity and dedicated phlebotomy service will significantly enhance the outpatient experience while supporting best practice maternity care,” added Dr Naveed Khawaja, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist.
Speaking about her experience at the new facility, Claire Fallon said, “The new outpatient facility has been such a welcome change for me as a maternity patient at Portiuncula University Hospital.”
“It feels much calmer and more relaxed when arriving for regular appointments, and having parking right outside the door makes everything so much easier and less stressful.”
The new Maternity Outpatient facility highlights Portiuncula University Hospital’s commitment to continuous improvement and to providing modern, patient-centred maternity services for the communities it serves.
