Celebrating 100 years of care
From humble beginnings in Richmond, Epworth HealthCare is now Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private hospital group comprising 11 locations across Melbourne and Greater Geelong with a passionate team of more than 10,000 doctors, nurses, allied health clinicians, support staff and volunteers.
As Epworth has grown, our commitment to improving the health, well-being, and experience of our patients has not wavered.
This is why Victorians have entrusted us with their care for 100 years. We are honoured to continue this tradition of care well into the future.
The Century
Then and now - a snapshot of our 100 years
To mark our milestone, we are producing four newspapers – called The Century – throughout 2020. Read about our people, nursing, patients, our community and innovations.
Issue 01 - Our people (PDF, 2.08MB)
Issue 02 - Nursing & our patients (PDF, 5.51MB)
Our story
Stories that made us
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Century Newspaper - Edition #1
Epworth
To mark our milestone, we are producing four newspapers – called The Century – throughout 2020. Read about our people, nursing, patients, our community and innovations.
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Cooking for the ravenous
Epworth
Cooking for healthy, hungry people in a hospital is a unique job and one that Epworth Freemasons Maternity’s head chef Steve Micallef loves.
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International recognition around sleep
Epworth
An interest in sleep disorders led Dr Murray Johns to establish the Epworth Sleep Centre in 1988, the first in Australia.
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A rich history
Epworth
Another of our sites has a long, rich history – Epworth Cliveden was built as a grand home for a prosperous timber merchant in 1878.
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Watch Epworth's documentary
Epworth
A documentary highlighting the milestones, moments and people who have shaped Epworth, and the health of our community, since Epworth first opened on 27 February 1920.
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Filling the gap
Epworth
Most people, when they are asked which sense they would choose to live without, nominate sense of smell. Very few understand the consequences, says speech pathologist Dr Melanie Drummond.
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Baby cam
Epworth
In the past, caesarean sections were nearly always done under general anesthetic and mothers would sleep through the birth
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Cardiac care at Epworth
Epworth
Epworth was the first private hospital to have a cardiology unit that combined both cardiac care and surgery
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Doctor celebrates three decades of care
Epworth
If you’re looking for a familiar face at Epworth Richmond, your best bet is Dr Bob Poulton, our longest serving Emergency Doctor.
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Robotic surgery
Epworth
Using robots to assist in surgery once seemed like something out of science fiction fantasy.
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Nursing over 100 years
Epworth
When Epworth first opened its doors on 27 February, 1920, there were just five nurses to support Matron Gray and care for Epworth’s patients. In 2020 Epworth has over 5,000 highly trained nurses and midwives to care for more than 200,000 patient admissions each year.
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Epworth's timeline
Epworth
Starting out as a vision by Methodist minister Reverend William James Palamountain in 1915 Epworth has since grown to encompass over 11 locations.
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Irene's story
Epworth
Epworth's main entrance at the time was Erin Street. On the left of the foyer was the booking office run by Sister Trimble. The far wall housed a red telephone box for the use of visitors. On the right was the office where I held my first job at Epworth.
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Built on philanthropy
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A vision to build a private hospital in Victoria that would provide people on modest incomes with more pleasant accommodation, dedicated nursing services, and better facilities than the public hospitals could often provide.
Videos
Videos
Watch Epworth's documentary
Epworth
A documentary highlighting the milestones, moments and people who have shaped Epworth, and the health of our community, since Epworth first opened on 27 February 1920.
