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Dr Michael Kern speaks to donors about the cranial ultrasound probe in St John of God Murdoch Hospital’s Brain Lab.

21 Dec 2023

Donor funded cranial ultrasound probe arrives

St John of God Murdoch Hospital will be the first adult hospital in Western Australia to offer a transformative new technology for brain cancer patients.

Annette Guthrie Study Bursary Scholarship recipients for 2024 Nat Sikhiao and Zeebeedae Crawage

20 Dec 2023

Annette Guthrie Study Bursary Recipients 2024

Through the support of the Beasley Family, St John of God Murdoch Hospital offers a study bursary for the encouragement and promotion of professional development for Patient Care Assistants.

Ophthalmologist and St John of God Subiaco Hospital Ophthalmology Head of Department Dr Olivia MacVie, with caregivers from the St John of God Subiaco Eye Hospital standing either side of her in a medical room.

18 Dec 2023

St John of God Subiaco Eye Hospital celebrates first anniversary by purchasing state-of-the-art microscope

Members of St John of God Subiaco Hospital’s ophthalmology team, comprising caregivers, visiting medical officers and anaesthetists recently came together to celebrate the first anniversary of St John of God Subiaco Eye Hospital.

Four people standing outside a building, smiling at the camera.

14 Dec 2023

Creating opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander university students

Our partnership with CareerTrackers focuses on developing and creating internship opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander university students.

A person smiling at the camera with an out of focus view of a valley behind him.

13 Dec 2023

Celebrating 20 years of compassionate care to people in need

Did you know that over the last 20 years, St John of God Health Care has delivered more than $240 million of free or low-cost community-based support services that empower individuals, families and communities?

A group of people standing around boxes of fresh produce, smiling at the camera.

11 Dec 2023

Swan City Youth Services receives over $11,000 donation as inaugural Charity of the Year for our hospitals

During October, St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospitals (SJGMPPH) launched its first ever Charity of the Year (CHOTY) program.

St John of God Murdoch Hospital CEO Ben Irish presenting Dr Sanjay Mukhedkar with his award.

11 Dec 2023

Oncologist crowned Murdoch’s top doctor for 2023

St John of God Murdoch Hospital proudly announces Dr Sanjay Mukhedkar as the recipient of this year’s prestigious Doctor of the Year award.

A computer generated render of the entrance to the new Orthonova building. A plant lined awning covers a walkway leading to the front doors with people sitting at yellow tables and chairs along the side of the walkway.

11 Dec 2023

Joint venture: St John of God Health Care and leading surgeons unite to bring orthopaedic centres of excellence to Perth

Twenty four of Perth’s most respected orthopaedic surgeons have joined forces with St John of God Health Care to build a WA-first specialist orthopaedic hospital, on the St John of God Murdoch Hospital campus.

Midland Head to Health Allied mental health professional Natalie Wo

7 Dec 2023

Does the start of another year bring up strong emotions

One of the roles of case managers at Head to Health is to help each client discover what a meaningful future looks like for them. Allied mental health professional Natalie Wo explains.

Dr Haydn Aarons, Nicole Ford, and Carolyn Mornane stand in front of a building and behind a sign that reads Ministry of Health Administration Building.

5 Dec 2023

Strengthening partnerships: St John of God Ballarat Hospital reconnect with Tonga Twinning Program

The Tonga Twinning Program recommences, post COVID-19.

Three people standing smiling at the camera including Dr Greg Hogan (centre) and St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital CEO Vanessa Unwin (right).

4 Dec 2023

Orthopaedic surgeon takes out top doctor award

St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital has awarded Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Greg Hogan the 2023 Doctor of the Year award.

Allied Health Dieticians – Preeti Chauhan, Shona Vigus (holding award), and Fernanda FunoyPuente smiling at camera.

1 Dec 2023

Spirit of Safety and Quality Award winners!

After taking a break for four years, the Spirit of Quality and Safety Award returned to St John of God Murdoch Hospital in 2023 with two winners taking the top prize.