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Dr Michael Kern speaks to donors about the cranial ultrasound probe in St John of God Murdoch Hospital’s Brain Lab.

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Donor funded cranial ultrasound probe arrives

21 Dec 2023

St John of God Murdoch Hospital will be the first adult hospital in Western Australia to offer a transformative new technology for brain cancer patients.

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Set of hands with the right hand holding the wrist of the left hand.

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It is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or a mimicker

14 Aug 2023

Each year, an estimated 200,000 patients see their general practitioner with carpal tunnel like symptoms.

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St John of God Bendigo Hospital Orthopaedic Associate Nurse Unit Manager Alanna Sheehan

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New orthopaedic robot comes to Bendigo

29 Mar 2023

St John of God Bendigo Hospital is proud to announce the installation of a new Mako SmartRobotics device, giving the local community great access to the latest technology.

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St John of God Geelong Hospital has added three orthopaedic robots to its hospital

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Latest robotic equipment giving more choice to Geelong community

24 Feb 2023

In the last few years, St John of God Geelong Hospital has added three orthopaedic robotic devices to its surgical unit, giving the local community great access to the latest technology.

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St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospital

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Comprehensive colorectal cancer services provide holistic care

6 Feb 2023

A new comprehensive colorectal cancer service is now available to both public and private patients at St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospitals. The team of highly trained specialists work collaboratively to provide a quality coordinated service.

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St John of God Bendigo Hospital introduces new CT scanner

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New CT scanner delivers benefits for patients, radiologists and doctors

8 Dec 2022

Bendigo Radiology, located at St John of God Bendigo Hospital, is excited to introduce the newest CT scanner to its range of imaging equipment.

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