News archive

News archive

30 May 2017

The Great Richmond Bake Off

The talented caregivers at St John of God Richmond Hospital got their wooden spoons out and aprons on for the hotly contested Great Richmond Bake Off.

25 May 2017

Aboriginal Liaison Grandmother helping new mums

Sharon Wilkes works as an Aboriginal Liaison Grandmother at the Moort Boodjari Mia service at St John of God Midland Public Hospital.

24 May 2017

Celebrating 18 month anniversary

St John of God Midland Public Hospital has achieved significant milestones in its first 18 months of operations

24 May 2017

Midland Deputy CEO taking the Run for a Reason lead

St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospitals Deputy Chief Executive Officer Michael Hogan is leading the hospital’s representation at the HBF Run for a Reason

24 May 2017

Darien’s run for better health

Because there is no better reason to get active and fit than to improve your own health.

24 May 2017

Murdoch’s marathon-running chef

St John of God Murdoch Hospital chef Clemens Schmitt is stepping out of the kitchen and onto the running track as he adds to his recent running achievements.

22 May 2017

Making breast cancer surgery safer and more effective

St John of God Foundation continues to support medical innovation and cutting edge technology.

19 May 2017

Horizon House changes young mum's life

St John of God Foundation supports vulnerable young people like Adhel to reailse a better future for themselves through St John of God Horizon House.

19 May 2017

POSITIVE trial delivers babies after breast cancer

International research projects supported by St John of God Foundation include the POSITIVE trial.

19 May 2017

Centre of excellence in critical cardiovascular care

St John of God Foundation supports excellence in cardiovascular care across our divisions.

19 May 2017

Generous support changes the lives of South West patients

Thanks to more than $3.5 million in pledges to the St John of God Foundation’s dedicated Bunbury Hospital campaign, along with state and federal government support, the South West Coronary Care and Cancer Service is now providing local cardiac and cancer investigation and treatment services for public and private patients.

19 May 2017

Improving survival rates for pancreatic cancer patients

St John of God Foundation distributed $22 million towards the construction of The Bendat Family Comprehensive Cancer Centre, at St John of God Subiaco Hospital where they are carving out a niche as a leader in global pancreatic cancer research, trialling new treatments that are significantly improving survival rates for Western Australian patients.

19 May 2017

Exploring the myths of colorectal cancer

St John of God Foundation looks to support a multitude colorectal research projects.

19 May 2017

Immunotherapy may hold the key to cancer cure

St John of God Foundation looks to support a multitude clinical trials that drive better health outcomes.

19 May 2017

Information event being held following widespread interest in genetic breast and ovarian cancer gene

Following the big response to last year’s BRCA Information Day, St John of God Subiaco Hospital and Pink Hope are holding the event again on 28 May for those interested in finding out more about the breast and ovarian cancer gene made famous by Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie.

19 May 2017

Leading the way in clinical research and improved health outcomes

St John of God Foundation’s Philanthropy Report 2017 will be featured in The West Australian this Saturday, 20th May. The Foundation is a not-for-profit registered charity that has for the past 22 years, through the generous support of the community, provided funds to assist with research, social outreach and hospital infrastructure.

19 May 2017

Mother's cancer treatment inspires desire to raise funds for research

St John of God Foundation recently showcased Andrea’s story at our Annual Donors and Friends event in a video that addresses the real impact that our donors have on patients and the community.

19 May 2017

One step closer to screening test for ovarian cancer

St John of God Foundation is supporting a new revolutionary cancer screening test for ovarian cancer.

19 May 2017

Putting the joy back into parenthood

As Catherine prepared to have her second baby she and husband John were feeling positive and looking forward to growing their young family.

19 May 2017

Good things come around

It was a story of good karma when a donor became a winner.

19 May 2017

Ricky wins April Caregiver Living Values Award

Ricky West is noticed throughout the hospital for his quick smile and willingness to help people, despite an always busy schedule.

18 May 2017

Nurse Graduate Program 2018

Graduate Nurse Information Sessions will be held on 14 June 2017 and 19 June 2017 for both registered nurse and enrolled nurse 2018 graduates (bookings are essential).

17 May 2017

Redevelopment Progress Report May 2017

Our new home at Kangan Drive continues to take shape with over 250 construction personnel on site.

17 May 2017

About the commissioning process

The move to Kangan Drive signals a new era for St John of God Health Care in Berwick.

17 May 2017

Prototype room gives a sneak peak at new patient rooms

A prototype patient room has been created within the new hospital.

17 May 2017

New website in contention for national award

The new St John of God Health Care website and the online Healthy Men, Healthy Minds photo competition are finalists in the upcoming 2017 Digital Industry Association of Australia Awards.

17 May 2017

Homeless Healthcare inspires Colleen and Sakina

By undertaking a Diploma in Leadership and Management, nursing caregivers Sakina Bhavnagarwala and Colleen Fossey were drawn to the lives of the disadvantaged and the impact homelessness can have on health care outcomes.

16 May 2017

St John of God House demolished for redevelopment plans

Demolition works have begun on St John of God House, as part of the redevelopment plans for St John of God Subiaco Hospital.

16 May 2017

Celebrating our volunteers

Did you know that our hospital has 45 volunteers, who share 11 different roles and contribute about 10 000 hours of volunteering over one year?

15 May 2017

Maternal vaccine research next frontier at St John of God Health Care hospitals

A maternal vaccine trial to protect newborns against a common respiratory virus, which is the leading cause of paediatric emergency presentations, is underway at three St John of God Health Care hospitals.

15 May 2017

Bags of joy for women in need

Caregivers from St John of God Raphael Service Blacktown donate gifts and bags for local Women’s Cottage.

12 May 2017

Art award launched thanks to sponsorship

St John of God Health Care continues its sponsorship of the Mandorla Art Award into 2018.

12 May 2017

Conference explores emotional wellbeing of parents and how to help

Real life experiences a highlight at the annual St John of God Raphael Services Blacktown Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Conference

12 May 2017

Celebrating our nursing achievements

St John of God Health Care celebrates nursing excellence this International Nurses Day.

11 May 2017

Treatment inspires Chemo Bottle Bag Project

It was an idea with its seeds sewn at St John of God Berwick Hospital’s oncology unit in September last year while June Burrows, a member of the Country Women’s Association’s Drouin Branch, was undergoing chemotherapy treatment that required the use of an Infusor pump.

11 May 2017

Meet Todd Miller

Todd has been with us since 2010 as a Theatre Technician in the Operating Suite. Once he saw the career opportunities that existed for nurses in that domain, he was hooked.

10 May 2017

Joy walks the talk to combat inequality in our community

Walking 100 kilometres in the name of charity is one of the ways Joy Anderson and her fellow nursing team show their dedication to helping those who are disadvantaged or living in poverty – central to the theme of this year’s International Nurses Day on Friday 12 May.

10 May 2017

Commitment to learning leads to new directions

With a focus on some of our up and coming nursing caregivers, Loren McCavanagh shares how she made it from graduating university to becoming part of St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital’s perioperative nursing team.

10 May 2017

HMAS Albatross

St John of God Richmond Trauma Team present on PTSD, resilience training and stress management to HMAS Albatross.

9 May 2017

Further arts installments for patient viewing

The second and third episodes of our art program for patient television will feature the life and work of photographer Frances Andrijich and sculptor Tony Jones, both celebrated Perth artists.

9 May 2017

Celebrating our nurses in the lead-up to International Nurses Day

As we celebrate the lead-up to International Nurses Day on Friday 12 May, we speak to Clinical Nurse Jenny Tomson about her nursing journey and how a great team makes the difference in our Endoscopy Unit.

8 May 2017

Transfer of Marillac Ltd to St John of God Health Care

St John of God Health Care is pleased to announce that on Friday May 5, 2017 it acquired Marillac Ltd, a disability service in Victoria that was part of the Ministry of the Daughters of Charity.

8 May 2017

Music to the ears of our patients

Once again showing the powerful link between music, the arts and mental health, our Music Volunteer Ellie has been singing to our patients in the Ursula Frayne Unit, raising both their spirits and their hands!

5 May 2017

Boosting breastfeeding rates

St John of God Foundation supports a number of ongoing research projects that aid our maternity teams in offering professional care and guidance in areas such as breastfeeding and lactation, during your hospital stay and once you return home with your new baby.

5 May 2017

Midwifery partnerships supporting mothers

How our midwives create great partnerships to provide exceptional maternity care during and after pregnancy.

5 May 2017

Help us celebrate the International Day of the Midwife

The theme of this year’s International Day of the Midwife – ‘Midwives, Mothers and Families: Partners for life’ truly reflects the very heart of the care we provide at St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital.

5 May 2017

A notebook of 40 years of midwifery with midwife Wendy Lloyd

Reminiscing over 40 years, Wendy Lloyd talked to us about her amazing journey as a midwife. Supported by her daughter Felicity – also a midwife – we wanted to share her story with you as part of International Day of the Midwife.

4 May 2017

Swapping home comforts for a night on the street

St John of God Frankston Rehabilitation Hospital CEO Sally Faulkner is taking part in the annual Vinnies CEO Sleepout to raise money for people experiencing homelessness.

4 May 2017

International Nurses Day - Kim

Kim started her nursing career as a division two enrolled nurse in palliative care.

4 May 2017

Maternity meet and greet event gives people a SJG Mt Lawley Hospital experience

With International Day of the Midwife being held tomorrow, on Friday 5 May, we celebrated this year’s theme ‘Midwives, mothers and families: partners for life!’ with our own exclusive ‘meet and greet’ event at St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital.