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30 May 2018
St John of God Health Care cares for more new mums in their home than ever before
More new mums than ever before are accessing St John of God Health Care’s home nursing support to help care for their newborn and breastfeeding assistance.
30 May 2018
Revolutionary technology saves Emma's life
A new technology, which was funded by St John of God Foundation donors, at St John of God Subiaco Hospital (WA) provided 29-year-old Emma English personalised cancer care which helped save her life.
24 May 2018
Volunteers bring music to the ears
Volunteer husband and wife team, David and Sandra brought some warmth and music along with three saxophones and a clarinet to our Ursula Frayne Unit this morning.
24 May 2018
Most popular baby boy names of 2018
For the first four months of 2018, names given to babies born at St John of God Health Care hospitals have ranged from traditional English names, to Greek names, and modern and trendy names.
24 May 2018
Internship opens doors for future medical researcher
Completing a CareerTrackers Indigenous Internship Program with St John of God Subiaco Hospital’s gynaecological oncology research team has given Kelly Reynolds real life experience that has opened her eyes to future career options.
24 May 2018
Internship provides rare opportunity to see hospital open
An internship at St John of God Berwick Hospital offered Elly-Rose Martin the rare opportunity to see the new hospital come alive on opening day.
24 May 2018
Supporting reconciliation through real opportunities
This National Reconciliation Week, St John of God Health Care is highlighting the partnerships with Aboriginal organisations and real opportunities offered that celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and histories.
24 May 2018
Experienced nurse takes the lead at St John of God Warrnambool Hospital
Jo Bell has been appointed the new Chief Executive Officer at St John of God Warrnambool Hospital, bringing more than 30 years’ experience in health care.
23 May 2018
Subiaco nurse wins WA nursing award
St John of God Subiaco Hospital Nurse Simon Hulatt has won the WA Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Award in recognition of his work caring for clients as they withdraw from alcohol and other drugs.
23 May 2018
National Volunteer Week
This week we celebrate all our volunteers and the valuable contributions they make to our hospital.
22 May 2018
A life saving 200 rounds of chemotherapy
St John of God Subiaco Hospital’s Ivy Suite patient Sean Mahony celebrates his life-saving 200 rounds of chemotherapy.
21 May 2018
Thank a volunteer this National Volunteer Week
This week we pay thanks to our volunteer team as we celebrate National Volunteer Week at St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital.
21 May 2018
St John of God Richmond Nurse of the Year 2018
The Nurse Excellence Award was presented to Phil at our International Nurses' Day celebrations on 11 May.
20 May 2018
The Great South West Bed Race 2018
A spectacle of fancy dress and elite athleticism rolled into Bunbury’s town centre on 7 April 2018 to raise awareness and funds for cancer and cardiac services in the South West.
20 May 2018
Family receives the best possible care
Mother-of-three Heidi Boyd was surprised but reassured by the exceptional level of care she received through the birth of her daughters.
20 May 2018
Keeping the spirit of a loved one alive
Annette Guthrie was just 55 when she was diagnosed with recurring Lymphoma. When she passed away, her family kept her spirit alive by helping others.
20 May 2018
Noelle turns her life around, thanks to Horizon House
Your donations have helped support vulnerable young people, like Noelle, to realise a better future through the Horizon House program.
18 May 2018
Thank a volunteer this National Volunteer Week
This week we pay thanks to our volunteer team as we celebrate National Volunteer Week at St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital.
17 May 2018
Welcome to our Director Medical Services
We warmly welcome Dr George Eskander to the role of Director Medical Services at St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital.
17 May 2018
History of St John of God Ballarat - 1970s - Overcoming the downturn
After a 20% decline in admissions in the first 3 years of the decade, the Advisory Board had to act. Their actions made sure the hospital continued to grow for years to come
17 May 2018
Kirrily Gould presents on the role of exercise in mental health therapy
St John of God Richmond exercise physiologist, Kirrily Gould, presented at the Exercise Sport Science Australia Research to Practice Conference highlighting the role exercise plays in mental health therapy.
11 May 2018
Celebrating International Nurses Day at St John of God Health Care
As a leading provider of hospital and health care services in Australia, our nurses provide a pivotal role in the delivery of exceptional health care. On 12 May each year, we celebrate the dedication and contribution of our nurses.
11 May 2018
42 years of nursing and counting
With a nursing career of 42 years and counting, St John of God Geraldton Hospital Registered Nurse Cheryl MacLeod reflects on her early days and career so far as we celebrate International Nurses Day.
10 May 2018
History of St John of God Ballarat - 1970s - Troubles faced
The 1960s saw St John of God Ballarat Hospital have strong growth, but as the 1970s began patient numbers began to drop.
9 May 2018
The diverse nurse - a story of our operating theatre nurses
When asked what makes a good operating theatre nurse, St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital Nurse Unit Manager Oliver Brennan provided a meaningful response.
8 May 2018
Restorative and Day Therapy Units celebrate 20 years of service
This year we celebrate the 20 year anniversary of our Restorative Unit and Day Therapy Unit.
8 May 2018
The special role of a rehabilitation nurse
If you are recovering from illness, injury or surgery or need to be in the best possible health before an operation, our Specialist Rehabilitation Service provides first-class health care.
8 May 2018
Our midwives help mums in need
On International Day of the Midwife, some of St John of God Ballarat Hospital's midwives volunteered at Eureka Mums.
5 May 2018
Celebrating International Day of the Midwife
We are very proud to celebrate the 2018 International Day of the Midwife today, and the theme ‘Midwives leading the way with quality care’.
4 May 2018
Raising awareness of hand hygiene
Today is Hand Hygiene Day and St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital is supporting the theme ‘It’s in your hands – prevent sepsis in health care’.
4 May 2018
Maternal death rate at Timor-Leste’s national hospital decreases significantly
On International Day of the Midwife, our International Health team is celebrating a 48.6 per cent year-on-year decrease in maternal deaths at the national hospital in Timor-Leste, where St John of God Health Care’s Nursing Development Program is based.
3 May 2018
History of St John of God Ballarat – 1960s – Expanding of hospital departments
The Orthopaedic department was an important and well known department in the hospital however, the establishment of departments of Pathology and Radiology were just as vital to both the community, and the growth of the hospital.
3 May 2018
World Hand Hygiene Day 2018
3 May 2018
Midwives – leading the way with quality care
This International Day of the Midwife we are celebrating the role our midwives play in helping parents through the first days of their baby’s life.
3 May 2018
Fundraising pays off for first patient at the new Berwick Hospital
Fundraising pays off for first patient at the new Berwick Hospital
2 May 2018
Shining a light on mums' emotional wellbeing
World Maternal Mental Health Day offers a chance to highlight the importance of good emotional wellbeing for mums to provide better outcomes for children, says St John of God Health Care’s perinatal mental health expert Professor Marie-Paule Austin.
1 May 2018
St John of God Ballarat Hospital Staff off to Tonga
St John of God Ballarat Hospital Staff are at Vaiola Hospital as part of the Tonga Twinning Program
1 May 2018
World-first virtual reality technology enhancing patient care St John of God Subiaco Hospital
Surgeons at St John of God Subiaco Hospital are the first in the world to have access to innovative virtual reality technology, MedVR, allowing precision planning of complex surgeries.