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27 Sep 2018
New St John of God Foundation CEO
New St John of God Foundation Chief Executive Officer Bianca Pietralla says her focus in the role is to deliver a strong future for fundraising and philanthropy at St John of God Health Care, for the benefit of patients, their families, and ultimately all Australians.
23 Sep 2018
Medicare to fully fund MRI scans at Midland
People in the East Metropolitan and Wheatbelt regions will soon be able to access a fully rebatable magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner closer to home, thanks to today’s announcement by the Federal Government that Medicare will fully fund a Midland-based MRI machine from November.
20 Sep 2018
Performing arts student awarded scholarship
Courtney McCrostie, a year 10 St Norbert College student, has won the 2018 St John of God Health Care Performing Arts Scholarship enabling her to continue pursuing her passion for the arts.
20 Sep 2018
Students awarded visual arts scholarships
Two Perth school students have won visual arts scholarships supported by St John of God Health Care for their artworks created as a part of the 25th Angelico Exhibition.
20 Sep 2018
Introducing our exercise and physical health program
New outdoor gym equipment is providing more exercise options for patients taking part in St John of God Burwood Hospital’s new physical health program, led by experienced Exercise Physiologist Kirrily Gould.
20 Sep 2018
Including carers in our mental health support
A pilot program has started at St John of God Burwood Hospital to provide information and education for carers as a part of the hospital’s mental health support program.
19 Sep 2018
Training device to benefit patients receiving stomal therapy
We are pleased to have received an OTTO Ostomy Advanced Training Model which will greatly benefit patients receiving stomal therapy services at our hospital.
13 Sep 2018
Values Day celebrations at Dili's national hospital
This year, for the first time, staff at Dili’s national hospital, the Hospital Nacional Guido Valadares (HNGV), planned and executed their own Values Day celebrations following several years of role modelling by the St John of God Social Outreach team.
13 Sep 2018
A new way of connecting doctors with their patients
Doctors at St John of God Health Care hospitals have better access to real-time patient information and key diagnostic test results thanks to a new mobile app, created in partnership with specialist doctors and Telstra Health.
12 Sep 2018
Information session on weight loss surgery
Bariatric surgeon and general surgeon Mr Siva Gounder is holding an information evening for people considering weight loss surgery.
11 Sep 2018
Guildford Grammer Schools generosity to benefit paediatric emergency patients
Memorabilia signed by professional rugby players has enabled Guildford Grammar School to raise $4,200 for St John of God Midland Public Hospital’s Emergency Department.
6 Sep 2018
September kicks off support for Homeless Healthcare
We are once again glad to be supporting Homeless Healthcare as our Charity of Choice, and are keen to kick-off our end of winter appeal with a collection of items for homeless and marginalised people in Perth.
6 Sep 2018
Alison Cooper celebrates 50 years of volunteering
When you walk into our hospital, often the first person encountered is a smiling soul whose friendly demeanour helps welcome you and gives you the first impression of St John of God Health Care’s commitment to Hospitality.
6 Sep 2018
Research to help Aboriginal patients with stroke or brain injury
While stroke or traumatic brain injury can occur up to four times more frequently for Aboriginal people, they are under-represented in accessing rehabilitation services.
4 Sep 2018
Community choir brings joy to patients
Patients and caregivers alike were treated to a medley of songs ranging from ‘Santa Lucia’ to ‘All you need is love’, during a visit from the St John of God Health Care Community Choir.
4 Sep 2018
Helping to ease pain and suffering
Being able to offer the support of our Pastoral Services team to patients and their families is something that sets St John of God Subiaco Hospital apart from others in Perth.
4 Sep 2018
Giving PVC a second life
St John of God Bendigo and St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospitals have joined 150 Australian and New Zealand hospitals in recycling PVC.
3 Sep 2018
Renovations and refurbishment for rehabilitation hospital
Enhancing the experience for patients recovering at St John of God Frankston Rehabilitation Hospital was key to the facility’s recent $9.7 million refurbishment.
1 Sep 2018
Ms Celia Hammond appointed St John of God Health Care Trustee
The Members of St John of God Australia Limited have announced the appointment of Ms Celia Hammond as a Trustee of St John of God Health Care. Her appointment takes effect from September 1, 2018.