Heartbeat Spring-Summer 2026/27

Inside our Spring–Summer edition of Heartbeat, former
St Vincent’s nurse Margaret Gill returns to the place where she lived and trained almost 60 years ago.

We also visit Caritas Christi to explore a new vision for palliative care, and share how philanthropy is helping bring new medical technology and discovery to patients across a variety of departments.

You can read these stories and more online using the links below or download the full edition.

Margaret's St Vincent's story comes full circle

Imagine returning almost 60 years later to the place where you once lived and trained. The building you knew is gone. In its place stands a world-class centre for medical discovery – and you are there for its opening as a member of its founding circle of donors.

Thanks for helping people like Danni reclaim their lives

Earlier this year, we asked for your support to help transform epilepsy care at St Vincent's. Together we have raised more than $135,000 for the latest equipment which will help our Neurology Team diagnose seizures more quickly and plan safer treatments for people living with epilepsy.

Turning experience into better care
When Helen McCausland experienced two vertebral fractures within weeks of each other, she expected the hardest part would be recovering from her injuries.
Sharing our vision for Caritas Christi
When most people hear the term palliative care, they think of end-of-life care. But the role extends far beyond symptom management.
Mark never liked hospitals, but he loved St Vincent's
Mark Finn spent much of his life in and out of hospital. Living with complex medical conditions from childhood, he endured countless admissions and procedures throughout his life.
Honouring the late Dr Jim Cummins
The late Dr James "Jim" Cummins was a man who cared deeply and genuinely about others. While devoted to his family, Jim was equally known for the compassion and...
New ultrasound and wheelchairs made possible by the Edgar Foundation

A new portable ultrasound will help clinicians quickly and accurately locate veins and arteries for catheter insertion, making it easier to deliver fluids, medications and monitor patients. 

Larger than Life: A legacy changing the future of sarcoma care 

David Hynes was ‘larger than life’ in every sense of the phrase. When he passed away from sarcoma in 2022, his family resolved to honour his life in the most meaningful way they knew.

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