News archive

News archive

29 Nov 2019

Compassion during Advent

Advent is the time we prepare for Christmas. St John of God Health Care Group Director Mission Integration Marcelle Mogg explains how this preparation goes beyond Advent calendars and Christmas decorations.

28 Nov 2019

Life changing surgery for Chien

Seven-year-old Chien has travelled from Vietnam to St John of God Berwick Hospital for surgery which will change his life.

28 Nov 2019

Helping regional, at-risk young men graduate

Last month, three of the young people at James Garnaut Horizon House in Broome, Jake, Lawrence and Philip, celebrated a significant milestone – they graduated from high school.

28 Nov 2019

Hockey injury presents physiotherapist surgery alternative

A torn ACL has led St John of God Warrnambool Hospital Physiotherapist Karen Benson to becoming a patient, but not in the way she first expected.

21 Nov 2019

Sponsorship helps give voice to diverse artists

A partnership between St John of God Health Care and WA’s leading theatre company is helping bring untold stories to the main stage.

21 Nov 2019

LED lights still burning brightly

An energy efficient light replacement project has culminated in significant savings across St John of God Health Care, with the first lights installed in 2012 still burning brightly.

21 Nov 2019

Active auxiliary busy fundraising for Warrnambool

St John of God Warrnambool Hospital is fortunate to have a highly engaged auxiliary working tirelessly to fundraise for items for the hospital.

14 Nov 2019

Lessons in leadership

Giving our clinical managers the right skills and knowledge they need to lead their teams is the aim of St John of God Health Care’s recently relaunched Nurse Unit Manager Training Program.

14 Nov 2019

A young legend in our midst

Personal grief and an innate desire to support others has earned St John of God Health Care Law Clerk Lauren Jackson the ‘Young Legend’ title.

14 Nov 2019

Robot completes first surgery at Murdoch

St John of God Murdoch Hospital has undertaken the first surgery using the new robotic surgery equipment.

14 Nov 2019

Perth’s most senior Rabbi grateful for exceptional care

Before returning home, Yokine resident and respected member of the community Rabbi Dr Shalom Coleman took the time to express his overwhelming gratitude for the compassionate care he received during his stay at St John of God Subiaco Hospital.

13 Nov 2019

Berwick welcomes first bundle of Joy

St John of God Berwick Hospital is feeling the joy with the birth of baby Stephanie.

13 Nov 2019

New expansion into home care

St John of God Health Care is extending its home care services with the launch of St John of God Healthcare at Home.

12 Nov 2019

Mental health ignored in Australian parents

A recent survey of Australian parents by St John of God Health Care has revealed the majority were not asked about their mental health during pregnancy or early parenting.

12 Nov 2019

Research highlights importance of mental health screening in private maternity care

Research completed at St John of God Ballarat Hospital has demonstrated an effective model of how to incorporate a mental health screening tool into routine antenatal care in the private maternity setting.

7 Nov 2019

Carine Specialist Centre celebrates first birthday

St John of God Carine Specialist Centre is celebrating one year of delivering specialist care to patients in Perth’s northern suburbs.

6 Nov 2019

Hawkesbury District Health Service turns pink for cancer

Hawkesbury District Health Service turned all shades of pink in October, joining forces with Pink Finss Charity to show support for women’s cancer and raise funds for the local charity.

6 Nov 2019

Subiaco revamps the patient experience

A major refurbishment of St John of God Subiaco Hospital’s north wing is enhancing patient experience.

4 Nov 2019

WA first robotic suite to lead to faster recovery for stroke patients

St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospitals is the first facility in Western Australia to offer a state of the art Tyromotion robot and full suite of computer assisted devices, including three-dimensional virtual reality technology, to assist patients with regaining movement to their upper limbs following a stroke.

4 Nov 2019

Hospital reinforces reputation as leading research institute

St John of God Subiaco Hospital has released its 2018/19 Research Report highlighting the hospital’s focus on research and the incredible array of projects and clinical trials which are resulting in medical advancements and better patient health outcomes.