News archive

News archive

29 Aug 2019

More support needed for pregnant women

St John of God Health Care Perinatal Mental Health Psychiatrist Professor Marie-Paule Austin says the first report into mental healthcare in NSW has demonstrated the need to provide more emotional wellbeing support for women during pregnancy and early parenthood.

22 Aug 2019

Parkinson's Disease patients in training for City to Surf

A group of 11 newly-diagnosed Parkinson’s Disease patients have made participation in this year’s Chevron City to Surf for Activ a major goal as part of their rehabilitation activities at St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospitals.

22 Aug 2019

Superheroes arrive at Hawkesbury

Hawkesbury District Health Service’s youngest patients have been given superpowers thanks to the generous donation of 20 Supertees from the Lions Pride Holden Club and their sponsors.

21 Aug 2019

New videos launch to ease cancer patient concerns

Three videos produced to assist patients undergoing cancer treatment have been launched in August.

20 Aug 2019

Minister tours Mother and Baby Unit

The NSW Minister for Mental Health Regional Youth and Women recently toured the State’s only specialist perinatal mental health inpatient unit at St John of God Burwood Hospital.

15 Aug 2019

St John of God Bendigo Hospital caregivers swim for MS

Caregivers at St John of God Bendigo Hospital are getting wet to raise money for Bendigo’s inaugural MS 24 Hour Mega Swim held at the Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre on August 17 to 18.

15 Aug 2019

High school student placements

Every week St John of God Bendigo Hospital hosts two high school students for a work experience placement where they spend 5 days working beside nursing and allied health caregivers.

12 Aug 2019

All-Inclusive Hospital Packages now at Murdoch

St John of God Murdoch Hospital has introduced affordable health care packages for patients without private health insurance.

5 Aug 2019

Cancer Centre celebrates 5th birthday

The Cancer Centre at St John of God Murdoch Hospital has celebrated five years of treating some of our most vulnerable patients.

1 Aug 2019

The meaning behind Casa Venegas

Have you ever wondered how St John of God Health Care’s community services get their names? This Homelessness Week, we explore the beginnings of St John of God Social Outreach’s Casa Venegas and the meaning behind its unusual name.

1 Aug 2019

New Short Stay Unit officially open

Following five months of construction, the new St John of God Ballarat Hospital Short Stay Unit has been completed and is operational.