St John of God Berwick Hospital

St John of God Hospital Berwick is a division of St John of God Health Care, one of the largest providers of health care services in Australia.[1]

Originally known as Berwick Hospital, the facility was taken over by St John of God Health Care in 2003.[2] The original hospital was established in 1939 as Berwick Bush Nursing Hospital.[3]

The 70-bed private facility provides medical and surgical services, and is located approximately 40 kilometres from the Central Business District in Melbourne's south-eastern growth corridor.

St John of God Hospital Berwick was named as a finalist in the 2010 Casey Business Awards, in the “Business and Professional Services Award” category.[4]

Redevelopment

A major redevelopment of the hospital was completed in 2007. The $14.5 million development included the addition of new wards, four operating theatres, a new day procedure unit, a patient lounge and a chapel.[5]

Services

The services provided by the Berwick hospital include:

Specialist services include:

Health Choices

In 2010, St John of God Hospital Berwick launched Health Choices, a home-based nursing service operating in Victoria’s Casey/Cardinia region.[6]

Raphael House

In 2006, the hospital established the Raphael Centre Berwick, a service for families experiencing anxiety, depression or other emotional difficulties related to pregnancy or the birth of a baby.[7]

See also

References

  1. ↑ LiveinVictoria.vic.gov.au (2010), “Living in Regional Victoria”, pp.3, Retrieved 2011-02-24
  2. ↑ Health Data and Standards Systems Victoria (2004-02-25), “Bulletin, Issue 64”, pp. 3. Retrieved 2011-02-25.
  3. ↑ Elizabeth Hart (2007-11-21), “Private Hospital Revamp Opens”. Pakenham Gazette. Retrieved 2011-03-15.
  4. ↑ Bridget Brady (2010-08-05), “Best in Business”. Cranbourne Gazette. Retrieved 2011-02-25.
  5. ↑ Elizabeth Hart (2007-11-21), “Private Hospital Revamp Opens”. Pakenham Gazette. Retrieved 2011-03-15.
  6. ↑ St John of God Health Care (2010-05-07), media release PND Forum.doc “SJOG Berwick launches Health Choices – a new home based nursing service”. Press release. Retrieved 2011-02-18.
  7. ↑ Dandenong District Newsletter (2006-02), “Division of General Practice”. Retrieved 2011-02-18.

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