News archive

News archive

29 Jun 2018

History of St John of God Ballarat - 1980s - The Rebuild

Although the hospital had some major damage due to the fire the board took advantage of the situation to fast-track the scheduled upgrade.

28 Jun 2018

Raphael Services Blacktown Men's Night

In support of Men’s Health Week and Infant Mental Health Week, Raphael Services NSW hosted a special men-only workshop to explore the importance of male role models to a child’s development and how to best meet the emotional needs of a child.

28 Jun 2018

Most popular baby girl names of 2018

For the first half of 2018, names given to baby girls born at St John of God Health Care hospitals have ranged from traditional English names, to Greek names, and modern and trendy names. See our top 10 baby girl names for 2018.

26 Jun 2018

Horizon House Artwork Challenge fosters independent learning skills

Each month, St John of God Horizon House residents in WA complete a team challenge as a way of keeping connected and creating a fun opportunity for the young people to work together in a supportive environment to achieve a shared outcome.

21 Jun 2018

History of St John of God Ballarat - 1980s - Devastation

Renovations were in full swing until disaster struck in 1984 when a fire broke out causing major damage. However, nearby hospitals came to the aid of St John of God Ballarat Hospital in its hour of need.

21 Jun 2018

Global robotic expert visits St John of God Geelong Hospital

International robotic surgery expert Dr Igor Belyansky recently visited St John of God Geelong Hospital as part of his Australian mentoring and masterclass workshop tour.

14 Jun 2018

Endoscopies the most common reason men come to private hospitals

New data shows the most common reason men come to our private hospitals is for quick access to colonoscopies and gastroscopies.

14 Jun 2018

History of St John of God Ballarat Hospital - 1970s - The silver lining

Expansion plans started in the mid-1970s as more and more patients started coming to St John of God Ballarat Hospital.

11 Jun 2018

Shining a light on mental health issues in healthcare professionals

On 1 June 2018 as part of Crazy Socks 4 Docs, caregivers at St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospitals donned their craziest socks to highlight their support for healthcare professionals experiencing mental health issues.

8 Jun 2018

Artist Mikaela Castledine wins the top Mandorla Art Award prize

Ms Castledine won the top $25,000 St John of God Health Care prize for her work God is in the house.

5 Jun 2018

New CEO to lead St John of God Health Care's mental health and rehabilitation care

Experienced private healthcare executive Steven Schultze has been appointed to a new position to lead St John of God Health Care’s three mental health and rehabilitation hospitals in south east Melbourne.

5 Jun 2018

St John of God Health Care welcomes new Group CEO

St John of God Health Care Board Chair Kerry Sanderson AC is pleased to welcome Dr Shane Kelly as St John of God Health Care Group Chief Executive Officer today.

1 Jun 2018

Raising awareness during Bowel Cancer Awareness month

Did you know that bowel cancer is the second deadliest cancer, affecting one in thirteen people across Australia each year? Did you also know that it is one of the most treatable types of cancer if detected early?