John Fawkner Private Hospital
John Fawkner Private Hospital, formerly Sacred Heart Hospital, is a private hospital and 24/7 emergency department located in Melbourne's north. Taking a patient-focused approach, the hospital provides culturally sensitive services reflective of its diverse community.John Fawkner provides comprehensive, integrated and compassionate cancer care, combining medical treatment with an equally important sensitivity to the mental and emotional wellbeing of the patient.It offers chemotherapy for inpatients and outpatients, radiation therapy through the Icon Cancer Centre, radiology, pathology, specialist surgery, clinical trials and allied health services. The hospital is the only facility in Melbourne's northern suburbs that offers both oncology and haematology.All patients have full access to allied health support including a breast care nurse, dietitian, physiotherapist, counsellor and a lymphoedema professional. The teams collaborate and run regular multi-disciplinary meetings so they are across all aspects of a patient's treatment to ensure they receive the best possible care.Patients can also access the Look Good, Feel Better program which supports adults and teens to manage appearance-related side effects and boost confidence whilst going through treatment.