The arrival of the Sisters of St John of God arrived in Perth after a long journey from Wexford, Ireland on 25 November 1895 was significant, as they would go on to provide healing and hope to the newly established colony and forever change the healthcare landscape in Australia.
St John of God Health Care (SJOGHC) Group has recently backed a campaign urging Western Australians to maintain regular contact and visit medical professionals more often to prevent life-threatening complications.
The first cohort of medical students from the newly-opened Curtin University Midland Campus have this week begun their placement at St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospitals (SJGMPPH).
It is not hard to believe that St John of God Health Care Chair of Trustees Eva Skira AO is now a recipient of the Member of the Order of Australia award – the third highest honour in the country.
St John of God Murdoch Hospital will open a new children’s paediatric surgery ward to better meet the needs of families who live south of the river.
A WA first, virtual reality goggles are helping ease children’s anxiety when undergoing small procedures at St John of God hospitals.