News archive

News archive

29 Mar 2019

Surviving amniotic fluid embolism is more than just luck

March 27 was Amniotic Fluid Embolism (AFE) Awareness Day, and St John of God Subiaco Hospital Head of Obstetric Anaesthesia, Clinical Professor Nolan McDonnell, said it was important for people to be aware that this often fatal condition exists.

28 Mar 2019

First baby born in our new birthing suites

St John of God Bendigo Hospital midwives were delighted to welcome Roy, the first baby born in our new birthing suites.

28 Mar 2019

Three years leading Hawkesbury District Health Service

It’s been three years since St John of God Health Care took over management of Hawkesbury District Health Service and committed to grow and expand services. Chief Executive Officer Strephon Billinghurst describes the changes and expansion he and his team have led in that time.

26 Mar 2019

Experienced nursing leader appointed CEO

Introducing our new Chief Executive Officer at St John of God Geraldton Hospital.

21 Mar 2019

Nursing hospitality earns Edmund key hospital award

Registered Nurse Edmund Cagawan has been awarded the 2019 Go and Do Likewise Award at St John of God Geraldton Hospital for his ongoing demonstration of hospitality to all.

21 Mar 2019

Free MRIs for patients of Melbourne's south east

Patients of Melbourne’s south east will now have access to free MRIs (Magnetic resonance imaging) closer to home.

21 Mar 2019

Refurbished birth suites offer extra comfort

Women giving birth at St John of God Bendigo Hospital can now experience additional comforts after the hospital's birthing suites were recently refurbished.

19 Mar 2019

Are you interested in joining our panel of Consumer Advisers?

We are currently looking to increase our Consumer Advisory Group members and invite interested members of the community to join us.

19 Mar 2019

Are you interested in joining our panel of Consumer Advisers?

We are currently looking to increase our Consumer Advisory Group members and invite interested members of the community to join us.

19 Mar 2019

Are you interested in joining our panel of Consumer Advisers?

We are currently looking to increase our Consumer Advisory Group members and invite interested members of the community to join us.

18 Mar 2019

Hospital's caregivers at the heart of celebration

St John of God Day (March 8) is the feast day for the patron saint of hospitals, nurses and the sick – and St John of God Subiaco Hospital uses this day to thank its caregivers for their efforts to heal and comfort patients throughout the year.

13 Mar 2019

Regional health workers graduate from Timor-Leste leadership program for the first time

Thirteen Timor-Leste nurses, midwives and health leaders have successfully completed formal leadership training after recently graduating from the 2018 Health Managers Program (HMP) in Dili, facilitated by St John of God Social Outreach’s international health team.

13 Mar 2019

Australian's unaware of changes to make access to private mental health care easier

Less than one in 10 Australians are aware of recent Government changes to make access to private mental healthcare easier according to a new survey released by St John of God Health Care.

11 Mar 2019

World Delirium Awareness Day 2019

The Arts and Health program at St John of God Mt Lawley had a special theme in the weeks leading up to the 2019 World Delirium Awareness Day.

11 Mar 2019

From the ward to the cricket pitch

Our caregivers are known for their ability to keep their cool under pressure, but an inter-hospital cricket match turned up the heat between Murdoch and Subiaco hospitals when they competed in a friendly cricket match on the weekend.

8 Mar 2019

Caregiver of the Year awarded to Shamsiya

The 2018 Caregiver of the Year has been awarded to Thomas Furlong nurse Shamsiya Mooradun for her outstanding commitment to meeting a patient’s needs.

7 Mar 2019

Stopping and reflecting on St John of God Day

Each year, on 8 March St John of God Health Care celebrates the life and legacy of St John of God whose actions inspired our founding Sisters, and continue to inspire us.

5 Mar 2019

2019 caregiver of the year

Janelle Summerscales, Registered Nurse and Nurse Coordinator PARTY program, has been named the 2019 St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospitals caregiver of the year.