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23 May 2018
National Volunteer Week
This week we celebrate all our volunteers and the valuable contributions they make to our hospital.
17 May 2018
History of St John of God Ballarat - 1970s - Overcoming the downturn
After a 20% decline in admissions in the first 3 years of the decade, the Advisory Board had to act. Their actions made sure the hospital continued to grow for years to come
11 May 2018
Celebrating International Nurses Day at St John of God Health Care
As a leading provider of hospital and health care services in Australia, our nurses provide a pivotal role in the delivery of exceptional health care. On 12 May each year, we celebrate the dedication and contribution of our nurses.
10 May 2018
History of St John of God Ballarat - 1970s - Troubles faced
The 1960s saw St John of God Ballarat Hospital have strong growth, but as the 1970s began patient numbers began to drop.
8 May 2018
Our midwives help mums in need
On International Day of the Midwife, some of St John of God Ballarat Hospital's midwives volunteered at Eureka Mums.
3 May 2018
History of St John of God Ballarat – 1960s – Expanding of hospital departments
The Orthopaedic department was an important and well known department in the hospital however, the establishment of departments of Pathology and Radiology were just as vital to both the community, and the growth of the hospital.
2 May 2018
Shining a light on mums' emotional wellbeing
World Maternal Mental Health Day offers a chance to highlight the importance of good emotional wellbeing for mums to provide better outcomes for children, says St John of God Health Care’s perinatal mental health expert Professor Marie-Paule Austin.
1 May 2018
St John of God Ballarat Hospital Staff off to Tonga
St John of God Ballarat Hospital Staff are at Vaiola Hospital as part of the Tonga Twinning Program