News archive

29 Apr 2019

Smileyscope virtual reality goggles arrive at St John of God Geraldton Hospital

The virtual reality goggles take children on underwater adventures to help reduce their pain and distress during short procedures.

29 Apr 2019

$10 million for new BIRCH Facility

The Labor Government has announced $10 million in funding for the Ballarat Innovation & Research Collaboration for Health (BIRCH), if elected on May 18

24 Apr 2019

Public invited to Patient Experience Expo at St John of God Murdoch Public and Private Hospitals

Public invited to Patient Experience Expo at St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospitals

21 Apr 2019

WA nursing leader appointed CEO at St John of God Bunbury Hospital

Experienced nursing executive Jeffrey Williams has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer at St John of God Bunbury Hospital.

18 Apr 2019

Showcasing collaboration between medicine and the arts

A program which enables healthcare students to use art as a catalyst to influence their approach to care was put under the spotlight at a recent event co-hosted by St John of God Health Care.

18 Apr 2019

Accord artist celebrates 90th birthday

St John of God Accord’s most prolific artist celebrated her 90th birthday in December 2018 with her extensive collection of artworks on show as a part of her celebration.

18 Apr 2019

Subiaco hospital creates opportunities for Aboriginal youth

St John of God Subiaco Hospital is proudly supporting the Wirrpanda Foundation’s Bidi Waalitj Employment Program to help create opportunities for Aboriginal youth.

18 Apr 2019

Medical intern program now available from St John of God Health Care

The career pipeline for the next generation of doctors is set to expand in Western Australia with St John of God Health Care recently being accredited to directly employ interns from 2020.

18 Apr 2019

Hotel experience for maternity patients

St John of God Subiaco Hospital’s new a la carte menu is providing maternity patients a hotel style experience.

17 Apr 2019

Wedding bells ring on Wexford ward

St John of God Bunbury Hospital’s (SJGBH) Wexford ward heard the chimes of wedding bells recently when it played host to its very first wedding ceremony.

15 Apr 2019

Celebrating Youth Week WA

It’s Youth Week and this year we are celebrating the achievements of some of the inspiring young people who live at St John of God Horizon House, which provides accommodation and support for at-risk young people at 11 locations in Victoria and WA.

12 Apr 2019

Working together as a community

The opportunities for all St John of God Health Care hospitals to work together as a community are starting to be realised since the creation of the new Chief Operating Officer Hospitals role.

12 Apr 2019

First Baby Search Competition

12 Apr 2019

St John of God Bunbury Hospital sets hearts pacing closer to home

South West residents now have access to a breakthrough pacemaker treatment bringing excellent cardiac care closer to home without having to travel to Perth.

11 Apr 2019

Help us design a great mural!

We're looking for someone to help make our maternity ward a more bright and colourful place for families and we've got a great prize for the winner.

9 Apr 2019

WA Country Doctors' Awards Finalist in our midst

St John of God Bunbury Hospital Palliative Care Specialist Dr Carolyn Masarei was recently nominated for the Specialist of the Year (non GP) Award at the annual WA Country Doctors' Awards.

8 Apr 2019

Members sought for new Mental Health Service Consumer and Carer Advisory Group

Members sought for new Mental Health Service Consumer and Carer Advisory Group

8 Apr 2019

Double knee surgery perfect fit for childhood sweethearts

Diana and Stephen Snelling do everything together. Including knee surgery, on their left knees, on the same day.

5 Apr 2019

Celebrating Youth Week Victoria

This Youth Week we are celebrating the achievements of some of the inspiring young people who live at St John of God Horizon House, which provides accommodation and support for at-risk young people at 11 locations in Victoria and WA.

2 Apr 2019

Medical equipment donation to Tonga

The Vaiola Hospital will receive a shipping container full of medical equipment and supplies, thanks to hospital donations.

1 Apr 2019

Theatre investment improves surgical outcomes

St John of God Murdoch Hospital has invested $2.5m to improve clinical outcomes for surgical patients by implementing the latest cutting edge imaging technology becoming the first private hospital in Western Australia to offer these systems.