St John of God Hospital, Bunbury

Name :

St John of God Hospital, Bunbury

Address  :

Cnr Robertson Drive and Bussell Highway

Town  :

Bunbury

State  :

Western Australia

Country  :

AUSTRALIA

Post Code:

6230

Phone  :

08 9722 1600

Web URL  :


Description

Welcome to St John of God Hospital Bunbury
St John of God Hospital Bunbury is a 120bed hospital originally established in 1927 Since March 1999 the hospital has been colocated with Bunbury Regional Hospital This model minimises duplication of facilities and increases the range of health services while ensuring the best possible care for patients in the southwest of Western Australia The hospital recently underwent a 145 million expansion and redevelopment

The hospitals Medical Centre houses a wide range of specialties provided by permanent and visiting medical practitioners Specialty services include radiology pathology allied health and hydrotherapy services

The hospital also provides community based services such as alcohol and other drug services palliative care volunteer program and the Busselton Medical Centre

St John of God Hospital Bunbury is a division of St John of God Health Care one of Australias largest health care providers
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