Advanced CT scanning service at Charter Medical Private Hospital
Charter Medical Private Hospital (CMPH) Mullingar has announced the launch of its new state-of-the-art CT scanning service in partnership with Alliance Medical, one of Ireland’s leading independent diagnostic providers.
The enhanced service, delivered on-site in Mullingar, will provide expanded diagnostic capacity for patients across the Midlands.
The investment by Alliance Medical further enhances CMPH’s role as a key regional healthcare provider, supporting faster diagnosis, earlier intervention, and improved outcomes for both public and private patients.
It also serves to strengthen the partnership between CMPG and Alliance Medical and is a demonstration of the support to develop the hospital’s infrastructure, along with the ambitious expansion plans of CMPH.
The CT service is fully operational and is accepting referrals from GPs, consultants and allied health professionals. It provides access to a comprehensive suite of high quality imaging services. CMPH patients can now access Neuro CT, Orthopaedic & Musculoskeletal, Vascular CT, CT Angiography; and Oncology CT.
Cardiac CT will be added shortly, strengthening CMPH’s ability to support rapid diagnosis of cardiovascular conditions.
All imaging is carried out on-site by Alliance Medical’s specialist radiography team, with reporting completed by RCSI accredited consultant radiologists, ensuring clinical accuracy and rapid turnaround times.
The collaboration with Alliance Medical ensures CMPH can provide a best-in-class diagnostic experience while maintaining seamless integration with its surgical, outpatient and public healthcare services.
The Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment, Peter Burke, said the investment is extremely positive for local and regional healthcare: “Faster access to diagnostics has a profound impact on patient outcomes, and the expansion of the service here in Mullingar will ease pressure on the wider system.
“It's encouraging to see continued investment in high-quality services and clinical capacity here in Westmeath. I wish both CMPH and Alliance Medical every success with this important initiative. ”
The development represents a major step forward for patient care in the Midlands.
Paula Gray, Chief Executive Officer, Charter Medical Private Hospital Mullingar, said quick access to accurate diagnostics is critical for early detection, effective treatment and peace of mind for patients: “By working closely with Alliance Medical, we can now offer patients the highest standard of imaging locally, without long waiting times or the need to travel. This is an important investment in the health of our community and the future of our hospital.”
The Alliance Medical Unit Manager in Mullingar, Stephen Sullivan, said the scanning service presents opportunities: “We have seen a great uptake in referrals in the first few months of the service, and we are very excited to see this grow over the course of the year.
“To be able to offer patients access to high-quality CT scans without the need to travel long distances is a great benefit for the local area.”
Charter Medical Private Hospital is a 77-bed acute hospital delivering a broad range of clinical, surgical and diagnostic services to patients across the Midlands. It is part of a wider healthcare network employing over 300 professionals across Dublin and Westmeath.
CMPH plays a significant role in supporting the HSE through the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) and Access to Care (ATC) programmes, delivering thousands of procedures in ENT, Ophthalmology, Urology, Dermatology, and General surgery and minor procedures
The hospital is also home to the only public Minor Injuries Unit in the Midlands, treating approximately 10,000 patients per year.
CMPH accepts a wide range of insurance providers including VHI, Laya Healthcare, Irish Life Health, Garda Medical Aid and Prison Officer Medical Aid and offers a transparent self-pay option for patients seeking immediate access to diagnostic imaging.