


Every day at St. Vincent’s lives are saved, significantly improved and supported. Hearts are restarted, tumours are removed, organs are implanted and new drugs are trialled. In the less dramatic moments, broken limbs are wrapped and the homeless are offered a safe place to rest. We pride ourselves on innovation in research and care, while never forgetting that our patients are people who need to be comforted and counselled as they face defining moments in their lives.
Stuart Speed was an outstanding musician – a bass player who worked with Paul Kelly, Kate Ceberano, Renee Geyer and friends. Stuart supported Billy Joel on his Australian tour, and performed across UK and Europe.
In
September 2008 Premier John Brumby declared St. Vincent's the winner of
the Premier's Award for Metropolitan Health Service of the Year,
commending our 'can do' approach to healthcare.
St. Vincent's has consistently led the way in quality and compassionate
care," Mr Brumby said.
The Victorian Public Healthcare Awards is the
foremost awards program for the healthcare community.