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Original St John od God Subiaco Hospital in black and white photo

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.

Ivy Suite cancer ward in the Subiaco Clinic, 2001

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.

St John of God Subiaco Hospital coronary care unit in 1973, two doctors facing away from camera in surgery

14 Apr 2023

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

Black and white photograph of Theatre staff in 1968

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.

Photograph of School of Nursing, circa 1940s

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.

St John of God Subiaco Hospital redevelopment artists

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.

Person sitting in a chapel looking up at Jesus on a cross

7 Apr 2023

There is no love without hurting

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

maternity patient listing to playlist with red headphones

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.

Sister Ena Tobin, St John of God, and nurse in the Special Nursery, circa 1970

5 Apr 2023

The maternity hospital

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

St John of God Subiaco Hospital Sous Chef Grant Greyling

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

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.