Year in Review 2019 Catholic Diocese of Sandhurst 15 IDENTITY & COMMUNITY St John of God Health Care proudly announced the start of a new era in Bendigo with the appointment of experienced health care leader, Michelle Stares, as Chief Executive Officer of St John of God Hospital Bendigo in October 2019. St John of God Hospital Bendigo is one of the largest hospitals in Central Victoria, regularly serving patients from near and far across Victoria and many rural areas. The hospital is a recognised leader in surgical care, rehabilitation services, healthcare at home, pathology, maternal care, and support services for vulnerable and young mothers. Phil Bretherton, Director of Mission Integration at St John of God Bendigo, congratulated Ms Stares on the appointment and highlighted her commitment to patient care throughout her career. “We are delighted to welcome Michelle to Bendigo, even in these early days, her commitment to patient and caregiver satisfaction is clearly evident. Michelle is already stimulating a number of exciting initiatives to help keep SJOG Bendigo at the forefront of health care in the region,” Phil said. Ms Stares is excited to work with St John of God Bendigo, which has been serving the community for over 50 years. She also praised the hospital’s deep connections with the community, with its a caring body of staff, dedicated to patient care and vital support work of Raphael Services and Horizon House. Ms Stares previously worked in Bendigo and most recently led Sydney South West Private Hospital in Liverpool as General Manager, while commuting from a semi-rural area outside Sydney. Ms Stares bring more than 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry, management and clinical care. NEW CEO AT ST JOHN OF GOD HOSPITAL BENDIGO Michelle Stares is the new CEO of St John of God Hospital Bendigo.
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