News archive

News archive

23 Dec 2020

Health supports the next generation of artists

St John of God Health Care has announced the winners of the annual St John of God Health Care Performing Arts scholarship to two West Australian school students.

23 Dec 2020

Pre-primary students bring Christmas joy to hospital community

Liwara Catholic Primary School pre-primary students performed heartwarming nativity songs for the enjoyment of St John of God Subiaco Hospital patients and caregivers.

22 Dec 2020

Teamwork on and off the field

St John of God Murdoch Hospital theatres are home to three WA women's football players, who work and train hard nearly every day of the week.

18 Dec 2020

New expansion for St John of God Ballarat Hospital

The expansion will take the form of a new medical services building located at the front of the hospital, with entry via Drummond Street.

17 Dec 2020

Win a portrait sitting with West Australian Lester Prize finalist

Community members are invited to view the 2020 Lester Prize finalist artworks at St John of God Murdoch Hospital from 6 January 2021, with the chance to win a private portrait sitting.

16 Dec 2020

Emergency medical officer announced as Doctor of the Year

A senior emergency medical officer, who delayed his retirement during the COVID-19 pandemic, has been titled St John of God Murdoch Hospital Doctor of the Year at a special event.

14 Dec 2020

Research reinforces effectiveness in treatment of breast cancer

Results from a decade-long international research trial, headed up by St John of God Subiaco Hospital breast surgeon Prof Christobel Saunders, confirm that use of single dose, targeted Intraoperative Radiation Therapy is as effective and efficient as traditional external beam radiotherapy.

14 Dec 2020

St John of God Subiaco Hospital caregivers receive handmade scrubs in loving memory of patient

St John of God Subiaco Hospital Bendat Family Comprehensive Cancer Centre caregivers were incredibly grateful to receive handmade Christmas scrubs in loving memory of long-term patient, Jill Buist.

11 Dec 2020

St John of God Subiaco Hospital thank caregivers for excellence in care

On Friday 11 December, St John of God Subiaco Hospital caregivers were treated to a delicious Christmas ‘food truck’ lunch as thanks for their compassionate care and hard work throughout the year.

11 Dec 2020

Recognising 27 years of service

This month, St John of God Subiaco Hospital farewelled distinguished orthopaedic spinal surgeon Dr Peter Woodland.

10 Dec 2020

St John of God Subiaco Hospital first in WA to recruit women into ground breaking BRCA1 trial

St John of God Subiaco Hospital is the first private facility in Western Australia to take part in a ground breaking international clinical trial aiming to prevent breast cancer in women who have the BRCA1 gene.

10 Dec 2020

Farewell Prof Cameron Platell

St John of God Subiaco Hospital colorectal surgeon Prof Cameron Platell has announced his retirement from clinical practice.

10 Dec 2020

Celebrating more than 30 years of service

After more than 30 years of caring for patients at St John of God Subiaco Hospital, leading cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgeon Dr Chris Allen has retired.

10 Dec 2020

St John of God Midland Private Hospital committed to strengthening the community

Ten local community groups have been selected as recipients of Community Wellbeing Grants by St John of God Midland Private Hospital, providing them with a total of $23,000 for a range of initiatives that support mental and physical health and wellbeing.

9 Dec 2020

Culture of compassionate care recognised by World Health Organisation

St John of God Health Care's international health Nursing Development Program in Timor-Leste was recently acknowledged at the World Health Organisation’s and Task Force for Global Health compassion webinar

7 Dec 2020

Lester Prize portraits displayed at St John of God Subiaco Hospital

Caregivers, patients and members of the broader community are invited to view the 2020 Lester Prize finalist artworks until 5 January 2021.

7 Dec 2020

New art space for local artists

St John of God Bendigo Hospital is excited to open an art space in the hospital atrium, to showcase local Bendigo artists.

1 Dec 2020

Providing vital withdrawal services to overcome drug and alcohol dependence

The St John of God Drug and Alcohol Withdrawal Network is a free, home-based withdrawal service that helps people to reduce or stop their substance use.