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29 Oct 2019
Murdoch releases latest research report
The latest Research Report from St John of God Murdoch Hospital has been released, celebrating the successes of our dedicated research team.
28 Oct 2019
Meet the robot at Murdoch
Come by and try your hand at the new da Vinci robot before its deployment to our theatres.
24 Oct 2019
Awards for outstanding care based on patient feedback
St John of God Health Care has launched a hospital awards program focused on patient feedback to recognise and thank our caregivers for providing outstanding care.
22 Oct 2019
First girl in 84 years for Scarborough family
On Tuesday 15 October baby Lillian Mary was born at St John of God Subiaco Hospital to Scarborough parents Adam and Victoria Bray.
22 Oct 2019
Volunteer caregivers get gardening
Volunteer caregivers at St John of God Murdoch Hospital have helped bring a smile to the faces of our patients and caregivers through their efforts in the gardens.
21 Oct 2019
Murdoch nurses honour one of their own on Pink Ribbon Day
Clinical Nurse Manager Lindsey Dyer, who lost her battle with breast cancer on Monday, will be honoured by her Hospital team during national breast cancer month.
21 Oct 2019
Caregivers wear pink to support breast cancer patients
St John of God Subiaco Hospital was recently a sea of pink in support of patients and their families affected by breast cancer.
18 Oct 2019
Caregivers step up for STEPtember
More than 1,400 Caregivers from St John of God Health Care stepped with enthusiasm for the month of September as part of the STEPtember challenge.
18 Oct 2019
Caregivers step up for STEPtember
More than 1,400 Caregivers from St John of God Health Care stepped with enthusiasm for the month of September as part of the STEPtember challenge.
18 Oct 2019
Hawkesbury District Health Service wins national safety award
Hawkesbury District Health Service has won a National Safety Award of Excellence for overhauling its approach to staff safety at the hospital.
18 Oct 2019
Men's night an opportunity for fathers to speak about hopes and fears
Following the success of their most recent men’s workshop in July, St John of God Raphael Services in Blacktown is inviting new and expecting dads to attend their next men’s event, to be held on 12 November, 2019.
14 Oct 2019
People with eating disorders to get more Medicare-funded mental health treatment
Australians with eating disorders will soon be able to benefit from more mental health support following changes to the Medicare Benefits Scheme. Psychologist Dr Bronwyn Sudholz explains the benefits and how St John of God Social Outreach’s community mental health service can help through the provision of free and low cost services.
11 Oct 2019
Horizon Houses Young Mother and Baby Program shortlisted for National Award
St John of God Horizon House’s Young Mother and Baby Program in Bendigo has been named as a finalist in the 2019 Victorian Homelessness Achievement Awards.
10 Oct 2019
New orthopaedic surgeon at home in Kalgoorlie
An orthopaedic surgeon who has worked with hundreds of elite athletes will soon be consulting in Kalgoorlie.
9 Oct 2019
New surgery eliminates scarring from thyroid surgery
Patients undergoing thyroid surgery at St John of God Subiaco Hospital can now avoid any scarring on the neck thanks to a new minimally invasive surgical procedure called Transoral Endoscopic Thyroidectomy.
8 Oct 2019
Robotic surgery at Berwick
St John of God Berwick Hospital has added new robotic surgery equipment to improve patient outcomes and experience.
7 Oct 2019
Drug and Alcohol screening tool highlighted at Australasian Perinatal Mental Health Conference
A St John of God Raphael Services led project will be one of the highlights at this year’s Australasian Marce Society for Perinatal Mental Health Conference hosted in Perth.
7 Oct 2019
A focus on finding the best way to identify at-risk women
A range of research projects focused on understanding the best ways to screen women at-risk of developing mental health issues during pregnancy and into early parenthood will be presented at the upcoming biennual Australasian Marcé Society for Perinatal Mental Health Conference.
4 Oct 2019
Growing stronger together
In 2019, we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of St John of God Health Care Inc which involved the transfer of the Sisters of St John of God hospitals, pathology and radiology operations to the new, single entity.
3 Oct 2019
Murdoch nurse wins key health and safety award
Megan Silvey, a registered nurse at St John of God Murdoch Hospital, has won the WA State Government Award for Safety and Health Representative of the Year.
2 Oct 2019
Providing a home and hope for Geraldtons vulnerable youth
It was more than two years ago that Warren found himself homeless due to family breakdown and unable to afford rent. It was during this time that Warren learnt about St John of God Horizon House in Geraldton and moved into the program’s shared accommodation.
2 Oct 2019
Research tool helps families of children with cancer
A survey tool developed by Professor Leanne Monterosso at St John of God Murdoch Hospital is soon to be published in the Turkish Journal of Oncology.
1 Oct 2019
Comprehensive Cancer Centre turning pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
St John of God Subiaco Hospital is lighting up the outside entrance of its Bendat Family Comprehensive Cancer Centre for the month of October to raise awareness of breast cancer and the importance of early detection.
1 Oct 2019
Celebrating our first Bundle baby at Geelong
Parents Stephanie and Omar Arceo became the first family to have their baby, Oliver, at St John of God Geelong Hospital through the new low-cost Bundle package.