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27 Feb 2018
Community Art Exhibition: Anne Maree Wise
St John of God Berwick Hospital is proud to launch the new St John of God Berwick Community Art Exhibition Space. A dedicated space available for local artists, schools and art groups to display and sell their work. This month we welcome local artist Anne-Maree Wise,
23 Feb 2018
Brother's death inspires Russ to promote organ donation
Since his brother died in a motorcycle accident nine years ago, Russ Tuff has been highlighting the importance of registering your wishes about organ and tissue donation to help not only those in medical need, but loved ones who are left behind to make decisions.
23 Feb 2018
Freshness of blood makes no difference for transfusions
An international study recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine reveals the duration of storage of red blood cells prior to transfusion makes no difference to the survival rate of critically ill patients.
23 Feb 2018
Perinatal mental health researcher awarded prestigious postdoctoral fellowship
St John of God Burwood Hospital perinatal mental health researcher Nicole Reilly has received a significant research boost after she was awarded a highly sought after fellowship early this year.
22 Feb 2018
BRCA to the future
New research identifying the BRCA gene in women with ovarian cancer aims to help reduce the risk of others developing the disease
21 Feb 2018
Modern day angel to watch over hospital
An impressive, three metre-tall sculpture created by artist Robert Hague, has been installed in the grounds at St John of God Murdoch Hospital to recognise the 25th anniversary of volunteering at the Hospital.
20 Feb 2018
First set of triplets in 23 years welcomed at Ballarat
Triplets have made history at St John of God Ballarat Hospital - as the first trio to be born at the hospital in 23 years.
15 Feb 2018
Virtual reality goggles creating a safe space for our youngest patients
Virtual reality goggles are now in use with some of our youngest patients at St John of God Murdoch Hospital’s new paediatric ward after a successful pilot program
15 Feb 2018
Generous support for Horizon House over the holidays
The spirit of giving came to life for our St John of God (SJG) Horizon Houses across Victoria and WA during the summer holidays thanks to the generous support of their local SJG Hospitals and business communities.
14 Feb 2018
Diagnosis of coeliac disease
Midland Gastroenterologists provide a helpful guide for general practitioners to diagnose patients with ceoliac disease, following gold standards and latest research results.
14 Feb 2018
Tiny pacemaker offers latest in technology
A pacemaker no bigger than a vitamin or heavier than a small coin is having an enormous impact on how cardiologists at St John of God Murdoch Hospital treat their patients with bradycardia, or a slow heartbeat.
13 Feb 2018
Welcome to our new graduate midwifery team
We warmly welcome our new graduate midwifery team – Carla Bertelsmeier, Elicia Dzal and Christie-Lee West to St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital.
13 Feb 2018
Shrove Tuesday celebrations at St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital
Today we celebrated Shrove Tuesday, which is also known as Pancake Day with – what else – pancakes!
12 Feb 2018
Order of Australia for Dr Ross Littlewood
Ophthamologist Dr Ross Littlewood has been awarded the Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for his dedication to restore eyesight to people in Timor-Leste and his contribution to the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists
5 Feb 2018
Critical care and rehabilitation units open
St John of God Berwick Hospital has launched its Critical Care and Rehabilitation units. Both are new services offered by the newly relocated Berwick hospital.
5 Feb 2018
Planning a pregnancy? We’ll see you in September
Women planning a pregnancy this month or next should choose their obstetrician and maternity hospital soon after data released today by one of Australia’s leading maternity care providers shows their busiest birth dates are nine months from now.
5 Feb 2018
Volunteers sought to assist dementia and delirium patients
Following a successful pilot program, St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospitals is seeking volunteers to provide comfort and support to patients with cognitive impairment, such as dementia and delirium.
2 Feb 2018
New drug trial gives Alex back his life
Your support of the St John of God Foundation can help save lives in your local community, just like Alex’s.
2 Feb 2018
Innovation and motivation recognised in inaugural safety awards
An innovative solution to transporting oxygen bottles, going the extra yard to ensure safety compliance and creating a safety culture in Timor-Leste were celebrated at St John of God Health Care’s inaugural safety awards.
1 Feb 2018
Meet Monica and Chris
Meet Chris and Monica Downey who have been volunteering for St John of God Subiaco Hospital for almost 10 years.