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29 Nov 2018
Why we recognise Advent at St John of God Health Care
The reason we recognise Advent goes to the heart of our Mission, explains Director of Mission Integration Martin Loney.
29 Nov 2018
Pre-primary students bring Christmas joy to hospital community
Pre-primary students from Liwara Catholic Primary School recently brought Christmas joy to the St John of God Subiaco Hospital community.
28 Nov 2018
Black Swan Prize artworks on show at hospitals
A selection of Black Swan Prize for Portraiture artworks will go on show at St John of God Murdoch, Subiaco, Midland and Mt Lawley hospitals as part of our commitment to arts and health.
28 Nov 2018
St John of God Health Care named as a finalist in innovation awards
St John of God Health Care’s initiatives to enhance patient experience in hospitals has been recognised by the Australian Institute of Management (AIM) in WA.
27 Nov 2018
Cartilage Repair Registry
Orthopaedic research studying new techniques and treatments with the aim of improving knee mobility, lessening pain and reducing the amount of time spent recovering is being conducted at St John of God Murdoch Hospital.
26 Nov 2018
Companionship Volunteer Program supports patients
St John of God Subiaco Hospital recently launched the Companionship Volunteer Program providing extra support for patients with cognitive impairment to help reduce stress or anxiety they may feel and make them more comfortable while in hospital.
22 Nov 2018
Emergency Department wins wellbeing award
St John of God Midland Public Hospital’s Emergency Department has won the Wellbeing Award by the Australian College for Emergency Medicine.
19 Nov 2018
Operation streamed online to medical students
Around 100 medical students from the University of Notre Dame Australia recently had the opportunity to observe a theatre session via video link.
16 Nov 2018
Horizon House supports Dusty to fulfil a lifelong dream
This Youth Week we are celebrating the achievements of some of the inspiring young people in our Horizon House Program.
16 Nov 2018
Making dreams come true
The Dream A Little Dream initiative started at St John of God Berwick Hospital earlier this year to grant a wish to patients and their loved ones during end of life care.
16 Nov 2018
A million thanks to our home care nurses
A generous bequest from a deceased St John of God Health Choices patient has helped put the spotlight on the importance of home visiting nurses to continuing our care beyond the hospital walls.
16 Nov 2018
Cancer care keeps mum close during treatment
Being able to access cancer care close to home ensured Bunbury mum Aliesha Lewis could have the treatment she needed, while remaining close to her family.
16 Nov 2018
Hospice care keeps family together
For the Bilic family, the care provided at St John of God Murdoch Hospice went beyond looking after Stephen, loving father and husband, and his physical wellbeing but included care for the whole family.
15 Nov 2018
Stop Pressure Injury Day celebrations
We painted the town red on Thursday in support of ‘Stop Pressure Injury Day’.
15 Nov 2018
An Honour Board for all
The St John of God Health Care Honour Board was unveiled as part of the organisation's recent Foundation Day celebrations.
15 Nov 2018
30,000 admissions completed online and counting
Patients accessing care at St John of God Health Care’s three biggest private medical and surgical hospitals in Perth are now completing their hospital admission online.
14 Nov 2018
Brewing the National Cafe Strategy
A focus on matching St John of God Health Care’s cafe experience with the customer-centred service approach throughout our hospitals led to a national cafe operating model taking shape in late 2017.
14 Nov 2018
Painting the journey to recovery
An art therapy program at St John of God Pinelodge Clinic has given patients a creative outlet to express their emotional wellbeing as well as provide a unique way to relate to the organisation’s patron saint, Saint John of God.
13 Nov 2018
Two hospitals, close to home, pays dividends for Nick and Sandra
Having two St John of God Health Care hospitals close to home has enabled Nick and Sandra Siemensma to access the care they need when they needed it most.
12 Nov 2018
Unique opportunity for Midland doctors to support the next generation of doctors
A collaboration between St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospitals and two leading Western Australian universities will provide senior doctors with the opportunity to make a positive contribution to the training and education of the next generation of doctors.
9 Nov 2018
Parents keep quiet about mental health with their doctor
Less than one in five parents say they would speak to a health professional to help maintain good emotional wellbeing according to a YouGov Galaxy survey released today by St John of God Health Care.
9 Nov 2018
Giving mums hope through access to mental health care
A mental health screen tool developed by St John of God Burwood Hospital researchers was recently included in new national guidelines to help improve the wellbeing of pregnant women and new mums.
8 Nov 2018
Rooftop sign lands at St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital
The new St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital rooftop sign is proudly marking the hospital’s place in the city skyline, along the banks of the Swan River across from Optus Stadium.
8 Nov 2018
Using the right screening tool to help GPs refer patients for sleep disorder diagnostic tests
Changes to Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) items relating to sleep studies, introduced by the Department of Health starting 1 November 2018, mean GPs now need to use approved screening questionnaires before referring their patients for a sleep study test.
7 Nov 2018
Research investigates nutrition for patients in the ICU
Our Intensive Care Unit (ICU) research team was one of only two private hospitals in Australia and New Zealand to participate in a study to understand the effect of delivering nutrition during critical illness.
6 Nov 2018
Hospital achieves 2,000 caregivers milestone
St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospitals has reinforced its position as being a major employer in the region, after recently employing its 2,000th caregiver.
5 Nov 2018
New specialist centre now open in Perth's northern suburbs
People in Perth’s northern suburbs can now access specialists from two of Perth’s leading private hospitals at a new location, close to their home.
2 Nov 2018
Productive partnerships for palliative care
St John of God Health Care is working with another leading Catholic organisation to ensure their palliative care follows best-practice models.
1 Nov 2018
Chinese medical students gain local experience
Students from a leading Chinese medical school are observing specialists at St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospitals to gain insights into the Australian health care system and best practice processes.