Update—4 August 2020
Springfield COVID-19 testing clinic
Mater Private Hospital Springfield's pop-up COVID-19 Testing Clinic (Fever Clinic) will be closing at 4 pm tomorrow (Friday 7 August).
The 'walk in only' clinic will be open from 8 am to 4 pm and is located in the main hospital car park off Healthcare Drive. The clinic will test all people, including children, who feel unwell with any of the following respiratory symptoms;
- fever
- cough
- sore throat
- runny nose
- shortness of breath
- loss of taste and smell
- fatigue
GP referrals are encouraged to reduce wait times. During peak periods there may be some waiting periods so please practice social distancing while you wait and as it is an outdoor clinic, please be sun safe. Street parking only available.
Update—29 July 2020
Following the announcement of new COVID-19 positive cases on Brisbane’s southside, Mater Private Hospital Springfield wishes to reassure the community that we continue to operate as usual. No surgeries or appointments have been cancelled at this stage.
Your health and wellbeing continues to be our number one priority and we have implemented some additional measures in line with social distancing requirements to ensure your safety during this period. This includes:
- restricting access to the hospitals by limiting the number of visitors and introducing routine health screen at all of our entry points
- collecting visitor details and ensuring visitors sign in and out of the hospital
- social distancing measures throughout common areas
- regular wipe-downs of common touch-points
- availability of hand sanitiser for all patients upon arrival and during their time on-site
- and appropriate protective equipment for our clinical staff.
A new era in healthcare for Greater Springfield
Mater's newest facility, Mater Private Hospital Springfield, opened its doors to the people of Greater Springfield in 2015. With 80 private beds as well as a day surgery unit, the hospital provides the local community with access to innovative, world-class healthcare facilities including four digitally-integrated operating theatres and a state-of-the-art cancer care centre.
Please note Mater Private Hospital Springfield currently does not have an Emergency Department.
Operating out of our Springfield Central location, we offer a range of medical and surgical services for overnight and day patients, led by our exceptional team of medical specialists and support staff. Our focus is on providing patients with the best possible experience; from the quality of our care right through to the thoughtfully-designed rooms including access to a fold-away bed for every room, dietician-approved room service menus and contemporary facilities.