- News
- News archive
News archive
23 Dec 2022
Celebrating five years of Haus Bung in Papua New Guinea
On 16 November 2022, the Brothers of St John of God celebrated the five year anniversary of Haus Bung in Papua New Guinea, and caregivers Jenny Tait-Robertson and Anthea Ramos were present for the celebration.
22 Dec 2022
St John of God Health Care reveals the most popular baby names for 2022
St John of God Health Care, one of Australia’s largest Catholic providers of maternity services in Australia, has revealed the most popular names for babies born at its hospitals in 2022.
21 Dec 2022
Time for rehab
St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital is setting the rehabilitation standard for our organisation to become a centre of excellence with their work towards this goal recently highlighted at a national conference.
15 Dec 2022
Giving the gift of joy to Granada
A new cheery tradition has been put in place for St John of God Bunbury Hospital Palliative Care patients and visitors.
14 Dec 2022
Fellowship awarded for groundbreaking virtual epilepsy screening
St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospitals Neurophysiology Scientist Phillip Lawrence has been awarded a Clinical Research Fellowship for a virtual home access epilepsy screening through the State Government’s Future Health Research and Innovation Fund.
14 Dec 2022
Peer support workers let you know you're not alone
Do you know what a Peer Support Worker is and how they help people with mental health concerns? We now have this free support available at Midland Head to Health in Perth’s east and they might be just the person you need to talk to if you are considering seeking help for emotional concerns.
14 Dec 2022
Seeking mental health support over Christmas and New Year
This time of year can be hard for some – if you need support over the holiday period, Midland Head to Health in Perth is here to help. What can you expect when you visit? Mental Health Nurse Saira Roy explains.
9 Dec 2022
Midland caregiver to open a community kitchen in Peru
After years of planning, St John for God Midland Public and Private Hospitals Theatre Resources Coordinator Simon Beech and his family are soon moving to Peru to open a community kitchen.
9 Dec 2022
Professor Piers Yates named 2022 St John of God Murdoch Hospital Doctor of the Year
Congratulations to our 2022 Doctor of the Year, Prof Piers Yates.
8 Dec 2022
New CT scanner delivers benefits for patients, radiologists and doctors
Bendigo Radiology, located at St John of God Bendigo Hospital, is excited to introduce the newest CT scanner to its range of imaging equipment.
7 Dec 2022
Community mental health centre servicing Perth’s north and east open over Christmas and New Year
While the holidays can be filled with fun and frivolity, for those experiencing distress, isolation or mental health issues they can sometimes be fraught and lonely.
6 Dec 2022
Alternative low-cost model of maternity care available
St John of God Berwick Hospital offers a low cost, team care maternity option for families who do not have an obstetrician preference.
6 Dec 2022
New era for mental health
After a significant transformation, the former St John of God Berwick Hospital on Gibb Street reopened its doors as St John of God Langmore Centre to serve the mental health needs of its local communities.
6 Dec 2022
Inpatient perinatal mental health services come to Casey-Cardinia region
Much needed inpatient and outpatient perinatal mental health services are now available at St John of God Langmore Centre to support women and families in south east Melbourne.
6 Dec 2022
Medical Intervention Program fills gap for aging patients
St John of God Frankston Rehabilitation Hospital is now offering an alternative care option for people with chronic or complex conditions who may not meet existing rehabilitation criteria.
6 Dec 2022
Palliative care unit meets needs of local community
St John of God Frankston Rehabilitation Hospital opened a new palliative care unit earlier this year to help meet local demand for specialised end-of-life care.
6 Dec 2022
Investment made in the future of cardiac care in Melbourne’s south east region
Cardiac services at St John of God Berwick Hospital have recently expanded with the establishment of a new cardiac diagnostic clinic which provides bulk-billed cardiac services.
6 Dec 2022
Dynamic opportunities fuel project manager Courtney
Opportunities to use her skills across a range of innovative patient-centred projects has kept St John of God Health Care Senior Project Manager Courtney Tinsley loving her job, 10 years after joining the organisation.
5 Dec 2022
Long COVID support for people living in east metropolitan region
The East Metropolitan Health Service (EMHS) has commenced a Post COVID Clinic, based at Bentley Health Service.
5 Dec 2022
Beyond video consultations – leading our virtual care
St John of God Health Care has appointed Nicole Jahn as its Project Director for the Virtual Care strategy implementation.
2 Dec 2022
Leading general surgeon wins medical award
General Surgeon Dr Graeme Clarke was recently awarded the Ellis Pixley Award for 30 years of service at St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital.
2 Dec 2022
Doctor of the Year Urologist Dr Paul McRae
Congratulations to urologist, Dr Paul McRae, who is the recipient of the St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital Doctor of the Year award.
2 Dec 2022
Making a difference drives Change Manager Jodie
After more than 30 years within the finance sector, Change Manager Jodie Thomas wanted to work in an industry where she would make a difference.
1 Dec 2022
Career progression and flexibility suits Bryn
One of our digital information and technology caregivers, Bryn Findlater, who works as a project support officer shares why she loves working with St John of God Health Care.