News and events

St John of God Health Care’s Group Manager Allied Health Rachel Resuggan, has been appointed chair of Catholic Health Australia’s new committee to support the role of allied health in the prevention, management and treatment of diseases across Australia.

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St John of God Bunbury Hospital has confirmed that a serious incident involving a patient occurred at the hospital on 10 December. We have put in place a range of actions in response to this issue.

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St John of God Subiaco Hospital Head of Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and member of the National Health and Medical Research Council Dr Michael Gannon explains why there is no safe time or amount of alcohol to drink when pregnant.

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The second cohort of directly employed interns began their medical careers at St John of God Health Care this week, following the commencement of the program in 2020.

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The most popular names for baby boys born at our maternity hospitals across Australia have been revealed.

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We have revealed the most popular names for baby girls born at our maternity hospitals across Australia last year.

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St John of God Health Care has announced the winners of the annual St John of God Health Care Performing Arts scholarship to two West Australian school students.

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A senior emergency medical officer, who delayed his retirement during the COVID-19 pandemic, has been titled St John of God Murdoch Hospital Doctor of the Year at a special event.

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St John of God Bunbury Hospital is the first regional hospital to commence using a new procedure and technology that ensures more accurate identification and diagnosis of prostate cancer for men in the South West.

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St John of God Subiaco Hospital is the first private facility in Western Australia to take part in a ground breaking international clinical trial aiming to prevent breast cancer in women who have the BRCA1 gene.

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St John of God Health Care's international health Nursing Development Program in Timor-Leste was recently acknowledged at the World Health Organisation’s and Task Force for Global Health compassion webinar

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St John of God Health Care’s Group Manager Allied Health Rachel Resuggan, has been appointed chair of Catholic Health Australia’s new committee to support the role of allied health in the prevention, management and treatment of diseases across Australia.

Read more

St John of God Subiaco Hospital Head of Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and member of the National Health and Medical Research Council Dr Michael Gannon explains why there is no safe time or amount of alcohol to drink when pregnant.

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The second cohort of directly employed interns began their medical careers at St John of God Health Care this week, following the commencement of the program in 2020.

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The most popular names for baby boys born at our maternity hospitals across Australia have been revealed.

Read more

We have revealed the most popular names for baby girls born at our maternity hospitals across Australia last year.

Read more

St John of God Health Care has announced the winners of the annual St John of God Health Care Performing Arts scholarship to two West Australian school students.

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A senior emergency medical officer, who delayed his retirement during the COVID-19 pandemic, has been titled St John of God Murdoch Hospital Doctor of the Year at a special event.

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St John of God Subiaco Hospital is the first private facility in Western Australia to take part in a ground breaking international clinical trial aiming to prevent breast cancer in women who have the BRCA1 gene.

Read more

St John of God Health Care's international health Nursing Development Program in Timor-Leste was recently acknowledged at the World Health Organisation’s and Task Force for Global Health compassion webinar

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Research in epigenetics has shown that our diet and lifestyle even before conceiving a baby can affect the health and development of our children for many generations.

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In Australia, hip replacement surgery is most common for people aged between 55 and 80. Orthopaedic Surgeon Samuel Young explains why hips start to cause problems as you age.

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Government changes have made getting private mental health care easier. Mental health executive Colman O'Driscoll explains you can now upgrade your private hospital insurance cover to include mental health care with no waiting periods.

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Talking about your feelings isn’t a sign of weakness; it’s part of taking charge of your own wellbeing. Here are five ways you can stay mentally healthy.

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It is easy to over indulge during the festive season but as we start thinking about our new year’s resolutions, dietician Kera Fulurija shares her tips to kick-start a healthy 2021.

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Choosing an obstetrician is an important part of early pregnancy. Obstetrician Dr Anne Hotchin outlines some considerations to help you choose the right one for you.

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The holiday season can be a time of joy and social connection but for many people it can also be a time when feelings of loneliness are heightened. Clinical Psychologist Jae Lee explains why an increasing number of Australians are experiencing loneliness, and what you can do if you are feeling lonely.

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While many businesses and organisations shut down over the Christmas period, our maternity services continue as usual. St John of God Subiaco Hospital nurse manager Mieke Steele explains what to look out for and where to get help during this time.

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Chief Executive Officer of St John of God Burwood and Richmond Hospitals Colman O'Driscoll shares his thoughts as he reflects on 2020 and looks forward to the new year.

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Knowing what to expect in the lead up to a planned surgery can help you feel more prepared and comfortable. Pre-Admission Clinical Nurse Manager Lisa Brown explains what happens before you come to hospital.

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There are a number of diet changes that are advisable to make after bowel surgery to quicken your recovery. Dietitian Preeti Chauhan shares her recommendations.

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Are you expecting your own bundle of joy? Here are the top seven things St John of God Midwives want you to know.

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Heavy menstrual bleeding is incredibly common. In fact, 1 in 5 Australian women will experience heavy periods.

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St John of God Bunbury Hospital has confirmed that a serious incident involving a patient occurred at the hospital on 10 December. We have put in place a range of actions in response to this issue.

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St John of God Bunbury Hospital is the first regional hospital to commence using a new procedure and technology that ensures more accurate identification and diagnosis of prostate cancer for men in the South West.

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