News archive

News archive

27 Feb 2019

Gastric bypass surgery now performed at St John of God Midland Private Hospital

Bariatric specialist and general surgeon Mr Siva Gounder has performed the first gastric bypass procedure at St John of God Midland Private Hospital, expanding its bariatric surgery options.

26 Feb 2019

New emergency short stay unit for Ballarat

St John of God Ballarat Hospital is building a new Emergency Short Stay Unit, set to open in June 2019, to provide better access to emergency healthcare to the local community.

26 Feb 2019

Working at the Hospital where she was born is just a coincidence

With St John of God Murdoch Hospital celebrating its 25th birthday this week, visitors might be unaware they are being greeted by someone with a very special connection to the building.

21 Feb 2019

Eva Skira awarded Member of the Order of Australia

Eva Skira, Chair of Trustees for St John of God Health Care, has been awarded a Member of the Order of Australia ‘for significant service to business in Western Australia through a range of industry and advisory roles.’

14 Feb 2019

Volunteers wanted to assist with new art program

St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospitals is seeking creative-minded volunteers to help with its new art program for patients, known as cARTwheels.

11 Feb 2019

New cardiac equipment to treat patients faster

St John of God Murdoch Hospital has invested significantly in a range of new cardiac equipment which is helping to treat more patients, while reducing radiation exposure.

11 Feb 2019

Recognising businesses building safer communities

The South West Community Alcohol and Drug Service suicide prevention team recently recognised Home Hardware in Margaret River for their support and promotion of suicide alertness training.

8 Feb 2019

New senior appointments to St John of God Foundation

The St John of God Foundation is pleased to introduce its senior team with two key appointments.

7 Feb 2019

A milestone reached in Papua New Guinea

The first drop-in centre in Papua New Guinea for people experiencing mental health issues has celebrated its first birthday.

7 Feb 2019

Subiaco research achievements highlighted

St John of God Subiaco Hospital is pleased to release its latest Health and Medical Research Annual Report, showcasing the many remarkable achievements across its research portfolio.

6 Feb 2019

Ward refurbishment enhances patient experience

St John of God Subiaco Hospital’s Orthopaedic ward has reopened following the completion of a major refurbishment designed to further enhance the patient experience.

4 Feb 2019

Barbecue brings awareness about people with disability

A barbecue at St John of God Geelong Hospital brought hospital caregivers together with people with disability from St John of God Accord to celebrate International Day of People with Disability.

1 Feb 2019

Safety leaders recognised

St John of God Health Care has announced the winners of the 2018 Tony Howarth Awards for Leadership in Health and Safety, with caregivers at the Group’s Mt Lawley and Murdoch hospitals, and Group Supply Warehouse in Wendouree taking out the top awards.

1 Feb 2019

A new way to relax at Bendigo

St John of God Bendigo Hospital is trialling a new initiative to promote relaxation and meditation.