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28 Nov 2023

Hawkesbury Hospital nurse joins life saving mission to the Solomon Islands

Hawkesbury’s Ben Wright joined an Australian team of neurosurgeons, anaesthetists and nurses on a medical mission to the Solomon Islands to perform lifesaving brain surgeries on patients with complex neurological issues.

Acting CEO Maria Noonan and Cardiologist Dr Chris Hengel standing in the cath lab posing for a photo.

24 Nov 2023

New state-of-the-art cath lab opens at St John of God Ballarat Hospital

This development is a part of the hospital’s ongoing redevelopment project.

People standing on a path outside with a St John of God Health Care backdrop behind them, smiling at the camera.

24 Nov 2023

Celebrating 25 years of palliative care in the Murdoch community

St John of God Murdoch Community Hospice is proud to commemorate 25 years of commitment to providing compassionate end-of-life care. Established in 1998, the hospice has become an integral part of the community, addressing the diverse needs of patients and their families.

Artists impression of a premium suite at St John of God Subiaco Hospital

23 Nov 2023

Pilot of premium patient suites thanks to Rinehart Medical Foundation

St John of God Subiaco Hospital will become the first private hospital in Western Australia to pilot two premium patient suites, thanks to the generosity of the Rinehart Medical Foundation.

23 Nov 2023

Surfacing innovation: St John of God Murdoch Hospital surgeon leads the way with ceramic hip resurfacing

St John of God Murdoch Hospital Head of Orthopaedics, Professor Piers Yates, is at the forefront of an innovative clinical trial aimed at giving patients longer-lasting relief from chronic hip pain.

A group of people sitting at long tables in a room as someone presents at the front with a screen projection presentation.

22 Nov 2023

Ophthalmology updates for general practitioners

St John of God Geelong Hospital saw over 40 general practitioners attend an ophthalmology event in November.

A caregiver smiles at the camera as a patient looks at the view listening to music with a pair of headphones.

21 Nov 2023

The healing power of music in hospital

St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital’s innovative music therapy program, My Music Anytime, is supporting patients’ recovery.

A person dressed in a bright orange shirt wearing a red nose and holding a ukulele.

21 Nov 2023

Leaving a trail of humour

At St John of God Geelong and Frankston Rehabilitation Hospitals, laughter has become infectious.

21 Nov 2023

Free, walk-in adult mental health centre now open in Armadale

Armadale Head to Health adult mental health centre has officially opened, providing free mental health and wellbeing support every day of the year for people in Perth’s southern and eastern suburbs.

Four St John of God Health Care caregivers standing in a hospital ward smiling at the camera.

20 Nov 2023

Virtual care keeps vital cancer treatment close to home for Bendigo patients

A hybrid in-person and virtual model of care has provided private patients requiring cancer treatment in Bendigo from having to travel to Melbourne for treatment or utilise an already high-demand service at Bendigo Public Hospital.

16 Nov 2023

New maternity model of care for Perth

St John of God Health Care has unveiled a new north / south model of private maternity care across its Perth metropolitan private hospitals, providing parents-to-be with expanded world-class maternity services.

Dr Andrew Dean holding an award and Dr Tara McSweeney standing next to him, both smiling at the camera.

16 Nov 2023

St John of God Subiaco Hospital recognised for excellence in gastro-intestinal cancer research

St John of God Subiaco Hospital has been recognised by the Australasian Gastro-Intestinal Trials Group (AGITG) as Australia’s most outstanding cancer research institute.

Oncology patient showing his artwork made during art therapy

16 Nov 2023

Art Therapy for Day Oncology Patients

Patients in the St John of God Berwick Hospital day oncology unit now have access to art therapy, thanks to support from the hospital and St John of God Health Care arts and health funding.

8 Nov 2023

Information regarding Optus outage

Please note the following with regard to the national Optus telecommunications outage reported on Wednesday (8 November).

Caregivers from the St Rose Thrive Ward Council smile at the camera in front of a desk, with colourful balloons hanging from the ceiling.

3 Nov 2023

‘Thrive’ initiative success at Murdoch

Since its establishment in 2021, St John of God Murdoch Hospital Thrive Councils have grown from three, to eight, to now 14 councils, and have seen 28 initiatives across Patient Experience, Safety and Quality, and Caregiver Engagement implemented to date.

Older male student painting in class while teacher is supervising

2 Nov 2023

Celebrating Arts and Health Month 2023

In November St John of God Health Care celebrates Arts and Health Month by highlighting the wonderful work done by our creative caregivers in hospitals and community services.

Group Director of Research Steve Webb posing in front of the camera

2 Nov 2023

From proposed treatment to world's leading medical journals

St John of God Health Care Director of Research, Professor Steve Webb was a senior author of two clinical trials published this month in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) and American Journal of Medicine (JAMA).