News archive

News archive

28 Aug 2020

Midland ICU nurse working in New York COVID hospital

Stephanie Jelnicky, who usually works as a nurse in the Intensive Care Unit at St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospitals, has been working 12.5 hour shifts in a COVID Hospital in Brooklyn, New York, for the past few months, in one of the worst hit cities in the world during the pandemic.

27 Aug 2020

Rosie the Groodle supports our healthcare workers

St John of God Bendigo Hospital has welcomed Rosie the Groodle into the team to support her fellow caregivers in the hospital environment.

20 Aug 2020

Celebrating a decade of service provision in NSW

St John of God Raphael Services NSW is celebrating ten years of providing free, specialised mental health services to parents and families in need.

19 Aug 2020

The Grand Old Lady of Gibb St joins the COVID-19 fight

Not only is the St John of God Langmore Centre celebrating its 110th anniversary in 2020 but doors were re-opened this week to provide much needed relief to Victoria’s aged care sector during the COVID-19 pandemic.

18 Aug 2020

Visiting loved ones in hospital virtually

With stricter visitor guidelines in place due to COVID-19, it’s important to think about other ways we can all keep in touch at this time.

17 Aug 2020

Radio donation brings joy and comfort to cancer patients

Patients receiving care at St John of God Subiaco Hospital’s Bendat Family Comprehensive Cancer Centre can now listen to the radio during their hospital stay thanks to the generosity of the Secrette family.

14 Aug 2020

How we are keeping our Victorian patients safe in hospital

The safety of our patients, caregivers, specialists and visitors remains our highest priority. In Victoria, we are adhering to all protocols and guidelines as set by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) so that patients can be cared for safely. Read on for some of the measures we have introduced.

13 Aug 2020

Radiation Oncology Development at Murdoch

Plans for a new cancer facility at St John of God Murdoch Hospital have been announced to enhance patient access to comprehensive cancer care in Perth’s southern suburbs.

10 Aug 2020

St John of God Subiaco Hospital celebrates World Breastfeeding Week

To recognise World Breastfeeding Week, St John of God Subiaco Hospital’s Midwifery Team celebrated the many benefits of breastfeeding with members of the hospital’s community, including new parents.

10 Aug 2020

Coles donation at St John of God Berwick Hospital

Elderly aged care residents currently cared for within St John of God Berwick Hospital’s 4 East ward have received a special gift of personal care items thanks to the generosity of Coles Cardinia Lakes.

10 Aug 2020

Surprise carpark birth at St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital

Baby Koa was so excited to enter the world that he couldn’t wait to get to the Family Birthing Unit at St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital to make his appearance.

4 Aug 2020

Inspiring young people and driving change in the community

This Homelessness Week, we are celebrating the achievements of some of the inspiring young people in the St John of God Horizon House Program.

3 Aug 2020

Horizon House resident receives award nomination

This Homelessness Week, we are celebrating the achievements of some of the inspiring young people in the St John of God Horizon House Program.

3 Aug 2020

Increasing independence and developing life skills

This Homelessness Week, we are shining a spotlight on our accommodation services and celebrating the achievements of clients in our Casa Venegas Program.

1 Aug 2020

St John of God Subiaco Hospital Surgeon leads medical treatment and training in Africa

From the very start of his medicine degree, St John of God Subiaco Hospital Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Graham Forward dedicated his life and expertise to medical humanitarian work.