News archive

News archive

23 Sep 2020

A little support makes a big difference

When St John of God Health Care put the call out to its caregivers to assist with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the aged care sector, the response from caregivers was swift and full of compassion.

17 Sep 2020

Supporting improved healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander peoples

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples can trial a new tool to help them manage their healthcare with the launch of a pilot program in Perth of the GoShare digital platform which has supported over 1000 patients so far.

17 Sep 2020

Let’s talk about dementia: Dementia Awareness Month

September is Dementia Awareness Month and 21 September is World Alzheimer’s Day. This year’s theme, ‘Together we can ensure no one faces dementia alone’ highlights the need for all Western Australians to reach out to people with dementia in their community to let them know they are not alone.

16 Sep 2020

Murdoch set to open the first mental health facility for WA youth and adolescence

Work is currently underway for a stand-alone mental health facility on the St John of God Murdoch Hospital campus, which will be the first of its kind catering for youth in Western Australia.

16 Sep 2020

100th Robotic Case

Rob Charles, 67, became the 100th patient to receive a life-changing robotic surgery at St John of God Berwick Hospital.

15 Sep 2020

World Patient Safety Day during COVID-19 pandemic

The safety of our patients, clients and caregivers is always our highest priority. World Patient Safety Day is celebrated yearly on 17 September to enhance patient safety and reduce patient harm, through greater engagement in health care safety.

14 Sep 2020

New COVID -19 drive through testing Clinic

Introducing a new COVID - 19 drive through testing Clinic at Hawkesbury District Health Services. Opening Tuesday 15 September, Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 4.30pm.

8 Sep 2020

St John of God Geelong Hospital maternal assisted caesarean section

St John of God Geelong Hospital have become the first hospital in the greater Geelong area to birth a baby by an emerging technique known as a Maternal Assisted Caesarean Section.

8 Sep 2020

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the main hospital building opening

On 8 September 2020, St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital’s main building will mark its 50th anniversary.

2 Sep 2020

Construction begins on $17m Murdoch hospital oncology facility

Construction of the new St John of God Murdoch Hospital $17m oncology facility is on track to deliver much needed comprehensive cancer care services for Western Australia when completed in early 2022.