Blackrock Health first in Europe to use new technology to treat Atrial Fibrillation
Blackrock Clinic performed the first procedure in Europe using VARIPULSE™ Pulsed Field Ablation Platform
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RCSI Announces Blackrock Health as Lead Partner for Ireland's First Public Health Gallery
RCSI has announced Blackrock Health as its lead partner for the new RCSI Public Health Gallery which wil open in spring 2026. Read the RCSI press release.
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Blackrock Health announces €500 million investment and up to 1,000 new jobs once complete
Investment will future proof increasing healthcare needs over the next five years with increased beds, surgical theatres, cardiac cath labs and a cancer centre
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Hip and knee replacement fears debunked: New research highlights short hospital stays and quick recovery times
1 in 2 people were in hospital for less than two days after surgery; 78% back to work, exercise and household tasks within two months.
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Ask the Health Expert
As our Galway Clinic team celebrates 20 years of delivering patient care to Blackrock Health’s broad community, we have partnered with Galway Bay FM to bring health advice to our listeners.
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Blackrock Health reaches milestone in robotic-assisted surgeries
Over four thousand robotic-assisted surgeries have been completed across the group using Intuitive’s da Vinci technology
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Blackrock Health starting drone delivery for medical supplies
Blackrock Health, Blackrock Clinic, through a partnership with healthcare technology company Medtronic and medical drone delivery partners Apian and Wing, will begin receiving medical supplies via drone delivery in the coming days.
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Chest pain, arrhythmia and heart failure are the main reasons people are presenting for heart health investigations
Recognise the symptoms of these conditions to be better aware of when to seek help
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Blackrock Health Listed in top 10 of Ireland's 2024 Reptrak® Study
CEO Caroline Whelan expressed her delight, emphasising the study's focus on trust, respect, admiration, and esteem among the public toward these organisations.
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Ibec Leading in Wellbeing Top 100 Companies index 2024
Blackrock Health is honoured to be listed in the prestigious "Leading in Wellbeing Top 100 Companies" 2024 edition, compiled by IBEC and Business & Finance.
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Blackrock Health invests €10 million into enhanced radiotherapy care
Blackrock Health, combining Hermitage, Blackrock, Galway and Limerick Clinics, has invested €10million in two new radiotherapy machines. The first machine is now fully operational in Galway Clinic and the second will be in operation in Hermitage Clinic la
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Bowel Cancer Awareness Month with Prof Ferga Gleeson, Consultant Gastroenterologist
'There are four main symptoms of bowel cancer, but this list is not exhaustive. If you are experiencing any unusual symptoms relating to your bowel that persist for a long period of time, you should visit your GP.'
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