A new adult mental health centre will be opened by St John of God Social Outreach, part of St John of God Health Care, in Midland named Head to Health adult mental health centre.
Expected to open early 2022, the centre will offer free advice, support and, if needed, assessment and treatment for people with stress, anxiety, and other mental health issues.

St John of God Murdoch Hospital orthopaedic surgeon Professor Piers Yates has ignited his passion for art, creating a large crucifix made from welded recycled metal tools, equipment and implants used in orthopaedic surgery. The crucifix was installed at the entrance of the hospital on 31 May. By Amanda Murthy.

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 Murdoch Hospital is the first hospital in WA to offer palliative care patients a ‘cuddle bed’ during their stay. Cuddle beds allow room for family members to lay down beside their loved ones and be physically close, deepening connection and providing comfort.

Work is underway for a stand-alone mental health facility on the St John of God Murdoch Hospital campus that will include a specialist youth and adolescent service, a first of its kind in Western Australia.

In the world of medicine, physical trauma is defined as wounds produced from deliberate physical injuries as a result of traumatic events such as accidents and acts of violence.

Plans for a new cancer facility at St John of God Murdoch Hospital have been announced to enhance patient access to comprehensive cancer care in Perth’s southern suburbs.

In celebrating the International Day of the Midwife on Tuesday, 5 May, Joan Cunningham, Birth Suite Nurse Manager at St John of God Subiaco Hospital, has shared her experience as a midwife with The Record.