News archive

News archive

29 Jun 2020

Vital ear surgeries for Aboriginal children recommence after COVID pause

A ground-breaking partnership between St John of God Murdoch Hospital, the Telethon Kids Institute, Dr George Sim and has recommenced after COVID-19 restrictions to offer essential surgery at no cost for Aboriginal children suffering severe ear problems.

24 Jun 2020

Transitioning to independence with community support

St John of God Social Outreach’s Casa Venegas program is proud to be working with local organisations in Burwood to support clients who are transitioning to independent living.

19 Jun 2020

Shining a light on men's perinatal mental health in early fatherhood

This Men’s Health Week, St John of God Raphael Services is shining a light on mental health in fathers and the importance of early intervention to combat a possible link between men’s perinatal anxiety and depression and increased risk of suicide.

12 Jun 2020

Wearable tech helps staff avoid injury

St John of God Subiaco Hospital is the first private hospital in Australia to introduce ground-breaking wearable devices designed to reduce workplace injuries.

12 Jun 2020

Wearable tech helps staff avoid injury

St John of God Subiaco Hospital is the first private hospital in Australia to introduce ground-breaking wearable devices designed to reduce workplace injuries.

12 Jun 2020

Supporting Lifeblood

To mark World Blood Donor Day and National Blood Donor week, St John of God Health Care's Group Director Nursing and Patient Experience Dani Meinema and Blood Management Coordinator Vickie McDougall recently gave blood at the Perth Blood Donor Centre.

11 Jun 2020

Breaking addiction with community-based services

Nina is a former Drug and Alcohol Withdrawal Network (DAWN) client and shares her incredible story on how the service along with the MATRIX intensive outpatient addiction program helped her overcome drug addiction and remember what it feels to be alive.

9 Jun 2020

Supporting the next generation of junior doctors

St John of God Health Care is supporting the next generation of junior doctors to build on their careers at our Perth hospitals.

9 Jun 2020

Partnering with local institutions to keep our patients and caregivers safe

St John of God Health Care has looked to a local university to help restock its supplies of hand sanitiser as a part of its COVID-19 response.

5 Jun 2020

Year of the Nurse and Midwife Spotlight: Mandy Stone

Interview with Clinical Nurse and Documentation Specialist, Mandy Stone.

3 Jun 2020

Subiaco caregivers shave for a cure

St John of God Subiaco Hospital oncology nurses have raised an incredible $30,000 as part of the World’s Greatest Shave 2020.

2 Jun 2020

Room Service now at Murdoch

The patient-centred food service model is a first for private hospitals in WA.

1 Jun 2020

St John of God Subiaco Hospital keeps maternity patients safe from the flu during COVID-19

Women giving birth at St John of God Subiaco Hospital are being protected from the flu this winter, with free influenza vaccinations being offered by the hospital as part of its comprehensive maternity care and annual Flu Vaccination Program.