What to expect in the Emergency Department

We know that when there is a family emergency, finding your way to an Emergency Department (ED) and knowing what to expect when you arrive can be stressful! Let’s go behind-the-scenes at St John of God Murdoch Hospital to help you know what your ED visit will entail.

Murdoch’s Junior Medical Officers learning on the job

With a state-of-the-art medical training facility and a focus on wellbeing and professional development, Murdoch Hospital is a workplace of choice for upcoming doctors. Murdoch offers junior medical doctors, otherwise known as JMO’s, a place to start and expand their careers across a range of fields. Deputy Director of Medical Services Dr Emily Kuzich said …

A Message From the Chief Executive Officer

Cancer is the leading cause of death in Australia. Tragically, about one in two Australian men and one in three Australian women will be diagnosed with cancer by the age of 85. In this issue of Inside Health, some of our experts talk about new, exciting cancer treatment options, what research is underway and how …

From the CEO at St John of God Murdoch Hospital

Welcome to Inside Health. Many of us struggle with living a healthy lifestyle in today’s often hectic society. We hear conflicting messages about what to eat and it’s often difficult to eat a healthy, balanced diet and fit in exercise around our commitments. Inside this issue, we hear from a dietitian about how to get …

Building a bridge between older and younger nurses

Researchers from St John of God Murdoch Hospital and Murdoch University are embarking on a study to examine the nature of relationships between older and younger nurses and midwives. Professor Leanne Monterosso from the hospital says the study aims to reveal if there is tension between different age groups and if there are issues, how to improve these working relationships. “We …