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A caregiver in scrubs smiles, surrounded by the three Mako surgical robots.

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St John of God Subiaco Hospital surgeons and patients provided unrivalled access to orthopaedic robot

A caregiver in scrubs smiles, surrounded by the three Mako surgical robots.

St John of God Subiaco Hospital has become the first hospital in Western Australia to install a third Mako surgical arm in response to growing community demand for robotic assisted surgery.

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A group of St John of God Subiaco Hospital volunteers sit around a table.

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Recognising our volunteers

A group of St John of God Subiaco Hospital volunteers sit around a table.

Volunteers are integral members of St John of God Subiaco Hospital’s community and selflessly give over 700 hours of support to patients and caregivers each month.

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David and Sandra Youens with NICU twins Hugo and Samuel

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Celebrating resilience: St John of God Subiaco Hospital NICU recognises World Prematurity Day with heartwarming reunion

David and Sandra Youens with NICU twins Hugo and Samuel

Caregivers from St John of God Subiaco Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) recently hosted a special morning tea in celebration of World Prematurity Day, bringing together over 50 past and present NICU families to honour the resilience of premature babies and their loved ones.

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Four catering caregivers smile for a photo in the St John of God Subiaco Hospital kitchen

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St John of God Subiaco Hospital hosts exclusive industry tour at IHHC national conference

Four catering caregivers smile for a photo in the St John of God Subiaco Hospital kitchen

As part of the 41st National Institute of Hospitality in Healthcare (IHHC) Conference in Perth, St John of God Subiaco Hospital welcomed 25 industry professionals on an exclusive tour of its facilities on Monday 4 November, 2024.

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St John of God Subiaco Hospital main entry forecourt upgrade

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Works have commenced on St John of God Subiaco Hospital’s main entry forecourt upgrade as part of the redevelopment.

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Members of St John of God Subiaco Hospital’s cardiac and vascular teams in the upgraded cath lab.

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St John of God Subiaco Hospital cath lab reopens following major upgrade

Members of St John of God Subiaco Hospital’s cardiac and vascular teams in the upgraded cath lab.

St John of God Subiaco Hospital’s Cath Lab 2 has re-opened following a major upgrade as part of the hospital’s continued investment in its cardiology services.

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Dr Adam Gubbay smiles while holding a swaddled new born baby

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Meet Dr Adam Gubbay

Dr Adam Gubbay smiles while holding a swaddled new born baby

Passionate obstetrician and gynaecologist at St John of God Subiaco Hospital.

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(L-R): Rite Aid Managing Director Moshe Maor, Rite Aid Assistant Marketing Manager Sam Ruwanpathirana, Rite Aid Marketing & Business Development Manager Joseph Carpio, St John of God Subiaco Hospital (SJGSH) Clinical Midwife Specialist Felicity Anderson and SJGSH maternity unit managers Suzanne Kelly and Tammy Bebbington

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Celebrating World Breastfeeding Week 2024: St John of God Subiaco Hospital partners with Rite Aid Australia

(L-R): Rite Aid Managing Director Moshe Maor, Rite Aid Assistant Marketing Manager Sam Ruwanpathirana, Rite Aid Marketing & Business Development Manager Joseph Carpio, St John of God Subiaco Hospital (SJGSH) Clinical Midwife Specialist Felicity Anderson and SJGSH maternity unit managers Suzanne Kelly and Tammy Bebbington

World Breastfeeding Week, held each year during the first week of August, is a global initiative supported by WHO, UNICEF, health ministries and numerous other community organisations.

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Celine Baber sits on a couch smiling with a demonstration doll

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In honour of breastfeeding week 2024: A chat with our expert lactation consultant, Celine Desmet

Celine Baber sits on a couch smiling with a demonstration doll

Interview with our Pregnancy, Baby and Beyond Clinic Lactation Consultant, Celine Desmet.

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Render of a premium patient suite.

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Premium patient suites contract awarded to Trigon Projects

Render of a premium patient suite.

St John of God Subiaco Hospital has appointed Trigon Projects to deliver the construction of two new premium patient suites.

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St John of God Subiaco nursing team smile next to the Mako surgical arm

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St John of God Subiaco Hospital achieves orthopaedic first

St John of God Subiaco nursing team smile next to the Mako surgical arm

St John of God Subiaco Hospital has become the first health care facility in the southern hemisphere to undertake 5,000 hip and knee replacement procedures using the Mako surgical arm.

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390 Acts of Love art piece by Sarah Elson

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The winner of the 2024 Mandorla Art Award announced

390 Acts of Love art piece by Sarah Elson

The 2024 Mandorla Art Award has been awarded to West Australian artist Sarah Elson for her work ‘390 Acts of Love’.

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NICU Clinical Nurse Educator Christine Heald stands next to her Tiny Star Beads research poster

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St John of God Subiaco Hospital's NICU program spotlighted internationally

NICU Clinical Nurse Educator Christine Heald stands next to her Tiny Star Beads research poster

St John of God Subiaco Hospital has been leading the charge in WA in bringing joy and support to families in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) through the Tiny Star Beads Program, established by Stella Bella Little Stars Foundation.

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Collage of nurses at St John of God Health Care

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International Nurses Day

Collage of nurses at St John of God Health Care

Every year on May 12, we take the opportunity to recognise and say thank you to our nurses for their commitment to our patients and their valuable contribution to improving the lives of others.

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Collage image International Day of the Midwife

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International Day of the Midwife

Collage image International Day of the Midwife

Every year on May 5, we celebrate the incredible dedication, compassion, and expertise of our midwives.

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Image of St John of God Subiaco Hospital Midwife Felicity Anderson

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Connection, variety and a love of babies

Image of St John of God Subiaco Hospital Midwife Felicity Anderson

There was never any doubt for Felicity that midwifery was the career for her but over the years she has learnt that it offers so much more.

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Image of Registered Midwife, St John of God Subiaco Hospital Sinead Collins

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Midwife Sinead brings her Irish luck to St John of God Health Care

Image of Registered Midwife, St John of God Subiaco Hospital Sinead Collins

After training and working in her native Ireland, Sinead took the plunge and decided it was time for an Aussie health care adventure.

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Image of Teddy bear lying in hospital bed with the wording protect your little one from RSV.

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RSV vaccine available at our WA hospitals

Image of Teddy bear lying in hospital bed with the wording protect your little one from RSV.

Babies born at St John of God Health Care’s maternity hospitals will have access to the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine from May this year.

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Image of SJGSH Midwifes Dionne Hopkins and Sinead Collins

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Subiaco's Birth Suite caregivers running beyond the hospital walls

Image of SJGSH Midwifes Dionne Hopkins and Sinead Collins

At St John of God Subiaco Hospital, the spirit of camaraderie and compassion extends far beyond the walls of the medical facility.

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Jo Palmer (left) and Dr Alannah Cooper (right)

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A testament to Excellence: Congratulations to our finalists!

Jo Palmer (left) and Dr Alannah Cooper (right)

Two St John of God Health Care finalists announced in the 2024 WA Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards.

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