Medical burns specialist Fiona Wood has called for a serious boost in medtech funding, to stop a “runaway train” in the health sector, during a Business News event today.
St John of God Health Care is seeking approval for a $247 million extension of its Subiaco hospital through the State Development Assessment Unit before the accelerated planning pathway closes.
The owner of Hollywood and Joondalup hospitals plans to raise $1.4 billion to help it deal with the adverse financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic, with St John of God Health Care also having to manage a sharp slowdown in its normal business.
Former St John of God Healthcare executive Shane Kelly has been appointed as the organisation's new chief executive, replacing the long-serving Michael Stanford, who stood down last month.
St John of God Health Care has appointed Lachlan Henderson as executive director Perth Northern hospitals, including CEO St John of God Subiaco Hospital, from 17 June.
Last night's Vinnies' CEO Sleepout saw 107 chief executives sleeping rough in the name of charity, and none did it tougher than Mermaid Marine boss Jeff Weber.
