News archive

News archive

30 Mar 2023

Meeting the needs of the community for over a century

Did you know Subiaco hospital was classed an “intermediate hospital” when it opened in 1898?

29 Mar 2023

Meet Laura

When searching for job opportunities after taking some time off to have a family, social worker Laura felt that Hawkesbury District Health Service would be a really good fit.

29 Mar 2023

New orthopaedic robot comes to Bendigo

St John of God Bendigo Hospital is proud to announce the installation of a new Mako SmartRobotics device, giving the local community great access to the latest technology.

29 Mar 2023

Event recap: 2023 GP and VMO Dinner

St John of God Bendigo Hospital’s first event of the year saw Mackenzie Quarters filled with medical professionals to hear from respected physician and journalist Dr Norman Swan on 16 February 2023.

21 Mar 2023

World Social Work Day: Respecting diversity through joint social action

On World Social Work day, St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospitals is acknowledging the important role social workers play in leading our hospitals and communities towards inclusive social transformation.

20 Mar 2023

Social workers looking at the bigger picture

It’s World Social Work Day and this year’s theme is ‘Respecting diversity through joint social action’.

16 Mar 2023

Cis' compassionate care inspires donation

Dannelle (Cis) was first diagnosed with cancer in November 2014 and underwent chemotherapy and radiation at St John of God Bunbury Hospital.

15 Mar 2023

Having babies can be hard but getting parent and infant mental health support is easy

Accessing inpatient and outpatient mental health support for new and expecting parents is now easier than ever at St John of God Langmore Centre.

15 Mar 2023

Preventing patients from becoming falls statistics

While falls can happen to anyone regardless of age or gender, our 65-plus generation, and women in particular, are at the greatest risk of suffering from a fall.

15 Mar 2023

Cardiac Diagnostic Clinic: how to refer patients

Did you know that patients do not need to be under the supervision of a cardiologist to access our Cardiac Diagnostic Clinic?

15 Mar 2023

Event wrap-up: women's health gets GPs talking

Our first GP education night for the year was well attended with a variety of speakers sharing engaging and relevant presentations on the topic of women’s health.

15 Mar 2023

Everyday Medicine by no ordinary person

St John of God Berwick Hospital gastroenterologist, and man of many talents Dr Luke Crantock, shares how he spends his time juggling patients during the day and podcasting at night — all in the name of GP education.

14 Mar 2023

Saying goodbye to the Fergus Kennedy Unit

The history of the hospital’s Intensive Care unit was on display as we said farewell to the old unit.

13 Mar 2023

COVID information for patients and visitors

What to do if you are worried you have COVID, have an upcoming admission or want to visit someone in hospital.

10 Mar 2023

Caregivers shine at nursing and midwifery awards

St John of God Health Care took out three awards at the annual WA Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards held on Saturday 25 February.

9 Mar 2023

Pomegranate Awards presented at Subiaco

The Pomegranate Awards recognise individuals who always demonstrate our organisation’s Mission and Values.

9 Mar 2023

Variety key for Karen

Patient Services Officer Karen says working at Hawkesbury District Health Service provides her with variety of work while making a difference to people’s lives.

9 Mar 2023

Caregiver of the year awarded to Kym

Kym Oakes’ kindness, compassion and care for patients, visitors and caregivers alike has earned her St John of God Murdoch Hospital’s 2022 Caregiver of the Year award.

8 Mar 2023

Scholarship winners celebrated on special day

Today, 8 March, represents two important events in St John of God Health Care’s annual calendar - St John of God Day and International Women's Day.

8 Mar 2023

Connecting through heads, hearts and hands

Today, on St John of God Day, as one community, we stop and reflect on the life and actions of the man St John of God and the inspiration he provides to us.

2 Mar 2023

Record number of graduate nurses and midwives start their careers

One of Australia’s largest Catholic providers of health care, St John of God Health Care, has announced almost 200 graduate nurses and midwives started their careers with the organisation last month.