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29 Oct 2020
Celebrating a nine-year partnership that has helped to change and save lives
On Thursday, 22 October the St John of God International Health team in Timor-Leste co-hosted a very special event at the Hospital Nacional Guido Valadares (HNGV) with long-term supporter, the Bayu-Undan Joint Venture operated by Santos to celebrate the symbolic signing of an annual partnership agreement – the ninth in as many years.
29 Oct 2020
Outpatient oncology group now available in Berwick and Frankton.
A new six-week outpatient oncology group session offering advice and education to support cancer treatment is now available at St John of God Berwick Hospital and St John of God Frankston Rehabilitation Hospital.
29 Oct 2020
Cancer couldn't care less about COVID
Data from the Victorian Cancer Registry at Cancer Council Victoria shows an alarming reduction in breast cancer reporting since COVID-19 hit earlier this year. October is breast cancer awareness month and this year it’s more important than ever to spread awareness.
26 Oct 2020
Celebrating Pastoral Care and Spiritual Care Week
As part of celebrating Pastoral Care and Spiritual Care Week learn how our pastoral services are here support our patients.
23 Oct 2020
Celebrating Pastoral Care week 2020
Each year we recognise Pastoral Care Week and the important role of the pastoral care teams working in hospitals and services across St John of God Health Care.
22 Oct 2020
WA first in Breast Cancer treatment led from the South West
St John of God Bunbury Hospital has become the first hospital in Western Australia to introduce and use Magseed technology to improve breast cancer treatment for regional patients.
22 Oct 2020
Longest serving caregivers 2020
Each year we celebrate Foundation Day as an opportunity to reflect on our past and recognise the work of our pioneering Sisters of St John of God.
16 Oct 2020
Miguel Fuentes wins St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital 2020 Caregiver of the Year Award
Congratulations to Miguel Fuentes who in the recipient of the St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital 2020 Caregiver of the Year Award. Miguel works on our Third Floor as a Registered Nurse and was nominated by several fellow caregivers.
9 Oct 2020
Committed to a better and brighter future
Having lived with depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder for as long as she can remember, St John of God Social Outreach community mental health services client, Janaya credits the service with helping her to overcome her trauma and see a brighter future.
8 Oct 2020
Dr Masarei wins Specialist of the Year
Congratulations to St John of God Bunbury Hospital’s Dr Carolyn Masarei who was awarded Specialist of the Year (non-GP) in the 2020 Rural Health Awards.
8 Oct 2020
Celebrating Perioperative Nurses Week at St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital
We’ve been celebrating Perioperative Nurses Week (PNW) all week, recognising the essential role our perioperative nurses team play in caring for our patients.
8 Oct 2020
St John of God Subiaco Hospital glowing pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
St John of God Subiaco Hospital’s Specialist Centre is glowing pink for the month of October to raise awareness of breast cancer and the importance of early detection.
7 Oct 2020
Physiotherapy's role in COVID-19 recovery
For those that have experienced acute COVID-19 the treatment can go past the the virus itself and extend into a rehabilitation period. St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospitals Physiotherapy Cardiorespiratory Service Lead Anne Saunders explains what this journey could look like.
6 Oct 2020
Delivering compassionate healthcare during a pandemic
Caregivers and patients are embracing and connecting with new technology thanks to the quick thinking teams across St John of God Health Care.
5 Oct 2020
Foundation Day 2020
Each year St John of God Health Care celebrates Foundation Day and it is an opportunity to reflect on our past.
4 Oct 2020
Vale Professor Michael Quinlan
St John of God Health Care is deeply saddened by the passing of highly respected specialist medical practitioner and well-known Western Australian Professor Michael Quinlan AO.