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St Vincent’s Hospital Response to Final Report on Off-Protocol Prescribing Inquiry

24 Aug 2016

St Vincent’s Hospital Response to Final Report on Off-Protocol Prescribing Inquiry


Dry July is the ideal time to talk about alcohol use

24 Jul 2016

16,500 people have signed up to participate in this year’s Dry July, choosing to give up booze for a month to support cancer services, and while intentions are commendable, statistics show that a large component of those participating will find it difficult to remain ‘dry’ for the whole month.


New clinical trial program to prevent and treat HIV associated cancers

7 Jun 2016

A leading researcher from the Kirby Institute at UNSW and St Vincent’s has been awarded a major Cancer Institute grant to develop a clinical trial program in cancers associated with HIV infection at St Vincent’s Hospital.


2016 Shine Translational Research Fellowship awarded

24 May 2016

St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney and the Garvan Institute of Medical Research are pleased to announce that Dr Frank Lin is the 2016 Shine Translational Research Fellow.


Innovative Service to ease the mental burden for rural Australians

19 Apr 2016

This Way Up have recently developed a suite of smartphone applications, giving the majority of Australians portable access to proven and effective anxiety and depression treatments.


Duchess of York visits St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney to open Stanford House

8 Apr 2016

Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson yesterday opened Stanford House at St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney, a new supported accommodation service for people living with HIV who have complex health needs. The home has capacity for six clients and also offers outreach services for clients and past residents, pre


Revolutionising patients' heart care - the modern era of heart treatment

8 Apr 2016

Always at the forefront of cardiac knowledge and innovation, St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney has launched a new website portal for patients, families and carers touched by the single biggest killer of Australian men and women - heart disease.


St Vincent’s-Murrumbidgee LHD Partnership ensures high quality care to the Murrumbidgee communities

8 Apr 2016

A new agreement between St Vincent’s Health Network (SVHN) and Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) will further enhance the provision of efficient health care to the communities served by the MLHD.


Statement regarding off-protocol dosing of Carboplatin

5 Apr 2016

The hospital apologises deeply and unreservedly to the patients and families affected by this matter. We are sorry you’ve had to go through this; and we are sorry for letting you down in this way.


Major gift to transform the delivery of mental health care in Australia

21 Mar 2016

A pioneering new family-based mental health initiative was recently launched at the St Vincent’s Campus. The St Vincent’s Centre for Family Based Mental Health Care has been established to develop new family-based models of mental health care.


Two years on frontline experts say NSW’s liquor laws have made a profound difference with no deaths and few serious injuries

10 Feb 2016

Doctors and nurses from St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney believe the NSW Government’s liquor laws have been an outstanding success in reducing alcohol-related violence and injuries.


Congratulations Professor Gordian Fulde

25 Jan 2016

St Vincent’s congratulates Professor Gordian Fulde on being named Senior Australian of the Year 2016


St Vincent’s-Sydney LHD Partnership Ensures New Lease on Life for State-Wide HIV Service

1 Dec 2015

A new agreement between the Committee of Stanford House, St Vincent’s Health Network Sydney and Sydney Local Health District will safeguard the long-term survival of the state-wide short-term supported accommodation service for people living with HIV (PLHIV) who have complex health needs.


St Vincent's Implants World's Smallest Heart Support Device

17 Sep 2015

St Vincent’s has recently implanted a miniature artificial device that will potentially revolutionise the treatment of patients with advanced heart failure


St Vincents Calls for Continued Restraint amid Dramatic Reduction in Alcohol Presentations

11 Dec 2014

Press release reduction in alcohol injuries


St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney Transplants First Circulatory Death Human Heart

24 Oct 2014

St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney Transplants First Circulatory Death Human Heart


Mary Aikenhead Is Declared Venerable By Pope Francis

19 Mar 2014

Mary Aikenhead Is Declared Venerable By Pope Francis