# Calvary Hospital, Hobart

The Calvary Hospital is a Catholic not-for-profit private hospital located in Lenah Valley, Hobart, Tasmania. It operates as part of Little Company of Mary Health Care, a nationwide Catholic health provider. The hospital specialises in surgery, critical care, oncology, and a broad range of other medical services, and is one of Tasmania's most prominent private healthcare institutions.

## History

The Calvary Hospital in Hobart was founded by the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary in 1940, with a mission to provide compassionate healthcare. The hospital's heritage, however, dates back to 1899 when the Homoeopathic Hospital opened on the site of what is now Calvary St John's Hospital in South Hobart. This institution later merged with St John's Anglican Hospital in the 1920s.
In 1938, the construction of the Lenah Valley Campus began, and it officially opened its doors in 1940. Over the decades, the hospital expanded its facilities and services to include state-of-the-art medical treatments and specialist care.
Calvary has since grown to manage four campuses in Tasmania:
* Lenah Valley Campus - Lenah Valley
* St John's Campus - South Hobart (established 1899)
* St Luke's Campus - Launceston (acquired in 2004)
* St Vincent's Campus - Launceston (acquired in 2005)
The hospital has been involved in key medical advancements in Tasmania and continues to expand its services. In 2024, Calvary's emergency department resumed full-time services after staffing shortages in the public healthcare sector led to reduced hours.

## Facilities and Services

Calvary Hospital offers a comprehensive range of services, including:
* Emergency medicine
* Critical care medicine
* Orthopaedic surgery
* Urology
* Neurosurgery
* Gynaecology
* Plastic surgery
* Cardiology
* Respiratory medicine
* Gastroenterology
* Oncology
* Palliative care
The hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art medical technology, including a fully staffed emergency department, intensive care unit, and various surgical wards. It also provides a range of outpatient services and day surgeries.

### Specialist Clinics

Calvary Hospital houses various specialist clinics, providing targeted care in areas such as:
* Obstetrics and Paediatrics
* Endocrinology
* Rheumatology
* Haematology
* Rehabilitation medicine
The hospital has received praise for its oncology services, offering some of the best cancer care facilities in Tasmania.

## Affiliations

Calvary Hospital is affiliated with the Catholic Church and operates under the auspices of the Little Company of Mary Health Care. It is closely linked to Tasmania's private healthcare network and collaborates with a range of local and national medical organisations.

## Controversies

In 2024, Calvary Hospital faced public scrutiny after allegations of sexual misconduct were raised against a practising doctor. The hospital cooperated with authorities and implemented additional safeguards to ensure patient safety.
In 2018, the hospital was involved in a controversy when a colonoscopy patient publicly criticised the hospital for failing to properly address her concerns about an unsatisfactory procedure. The patient, who suffered complications after the surgery, stated that she had received conflicting information from different staff members and had to wait for several weeks for a response.

## Sustainability Initiatives

Calvary Hospital has actively contributed to reducing medical waste through its participation in the Tasmanian GreenMed program, which aims to recycle plastics and other waste generated in healthcare facilities.