The sale of the former Swan District Hospital site moved a step forward today as the state government opened expressions of interest in the old hospital as part of its land asset sales program.
The opening of Fiona Stanley Hospital has enabled two suburban hospitals within five kilometres of one another to completely change their services, dropping gynaecological and maternity offerings to focus separately on aged care and rehabilitation.
Southern Cross Care WA has purchased the state government-owned Kaleeya Hospital in East Fremantle for $17.5 million, which is the first property sold under the state government's asset sales progr
Premier Colin Barnett has sought to end criticism of delays and budget blowouts at the new $2 billion Fiona Stanley Hospital, saying it's time the state's greatest achievement was recognised.
As Fiona Stanley hospital opens the Department of Health has launched an international recruitment drive, despite indications that some existing staff are losing their jobs.
St John of God Health Care is on the way to becoming Western Australia's largest private hospital group, despite rival operator Ramsay Health Care recently starting another expansion of its own.
