News archive

News archive

27 Apr 2023

Celebrating an 11 year partnership in Timor Leste

On Wednesday 22 March the St John of God International Health team at Timor-Leste’s Hospital Nacional Guido Valadares (HNGV) celebrated the signing and renewal of Santos’ donation agreement, marking 11 years of support.

14 Apr 2023

Over a century of care

Since 1898, St John of God Subiaco Hospital has grown from a 30-bed hospital to a large, multidisciplinary hospital with 600 beds and over 2,000 caregivers.

14 Apr 2023

A history of cancer care

St John of God Subiaco Hospital started caring for cancer patients in 1898. There have been significant developments in treatment options, technology and patient care since then.

14 Apr 2023

Caring for hearts

Heart health has always been a focus of care at St John of God Subiaco Hospital. Since opening our coronary care unit in 1973, we have provided the best options for heart patients in line with evolving models of care and technology

14 Apr 2023

Working together to provide care

St John of God Subiaco Hospital has been providing medical and surgical care since 1898. Working in partnership with doctors and surgeons, we continue to offer excellent care in line with advances in medical knowledge and technology.

14 Apr 2023

Caring with our heads, hands and hearts

Our hospital has a strong history of education and research, extending back to the nursing schools established by the Sisters of St John of God. Today, we have a world class research culture in clinical practice.

14 Apr 2023

Looking towards the future

St John of God Subiaco Hospital is undergoing a major transformation that will build on the hospital’s 125 year legacy of delivering quality, patient-centred care consistent with our Mission.

13 Apr 2023

A bright future ahead for young mum, Lillian

Lillian was 17 years old and facing homelessness in the lead up to the birth of her baby boy in August 2022. Today she’s forging a new path and the future is looking bright.

13 Apr 2023

Ryan claims the keys to independence

Ryan, a young person in our Horizon House program, recently gained his driver’s license and is excited about the future

12 Apr 2023

New caregivers share their passion for client care

New caregivers Teresa, Jeremy and Jo share why they decided to join St John of God Health Care’s Drug and Alcohol Withdrawal Network (DAWN) and what inspires them to provide quality client care.

11 Apr 2023

Scholarship strengthens support coordinator to support others

After 12 years working to support vulnerable young people, St John of God Horizon House Support Coordinator Kiera Vickers has been selected as one of 18 recipients of the inaugural St John of God Health Care scholarship to further their education.

7 Apr 2023

There is no love without hurting

Today on 7 April, we reflect on the story of Good Friday.

6 Apr 2023

Just our jam

St John of God Health Care has released its first Spotify birth playlist to support mums and families during their birth experience.

6 Apr 2023

Automated medication dispensing system arrives at Midland

St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospitals is the first St John of God Health Care hospital to implement the BD Pyxis MedStation (Pyxis) automated medication dispensing system.

5 Apr 2023

The maternity hospital

Did you know that St John of God Subiaco Hospital used to have a stand-alone maternity block?

5 Apr 2023

St John of God Subiaco Hospital stage three kitchen refurbishment is now complete

Stage three of the kitchen refurbishment has been completed marking another milestone in the St John of God Subiaco Hospital Redevelopment.

3 Apr 2023

Community donations to help new bubs for generations to come

Fundraising update on St John of God Geelong Hospital's maternity unit to ensure local families can access exceptional, compassionate maternity care now and in the future.

3 Apr 2023

Inaugural Chief Analytics Officer appointed

St John of God Health Care has appointed its first Chief Analytics Officer, Emily Ryder, to enable strategic improvements to clinical excellence and patient experience to be data-led.

3 Apr 2023

Highly valued general physician and icon farewelled by St John of God Subiaco Hospital community

Members of St John of God Subiaco Hospital’s community recently came together to pay tribute to retiring general physician Associate Professor David Watson AM, after 45 years of dedicated service.