Discover St Vincent’s with Zoe Callister-Hakewill, a Podcaster, Producer, and Health Innovation Specialist.
Hear stories from ex-patients, family members & support networks to patients & a range of industry leading experts to discover some of the groundbreaking research and innovation in the medical health space.
Revolutionising Mental Health: Tech-Driven Care & Patient Resilience
Clinical Psychologist Katie Dobinson, Dr. Jacqueline Huber, and peer support worker Kat Fry discuss technology's role in mental healthcare, crisis intervention improvements, and the impact of compassionate support, interviewed by Zoë Callister-Hakewill.
9 Jun 2025
Palliative Care: Compassion & Innovation in Patient Support
Associate Professor Richard Chye and Associate Professor Annmarie Hosie discuss palliative care's compassionate support and innovative treatments for patients facing serious illnesses, alongside Ruth Dodd's personal experience, in an interview with Zoë Callister-Hakewill.
2 Jun 2025
Movement Disorders Innovations: DBS, Focused Ultrasound & Patient Insights
Neurologist Stephen Tisch, MRI Head Yael Barnett, and patient Ace Hunt discuss movement disorder innovations like Deep Brain Stimulation and focused ultrasound, highlighting the impact on patient outcomes in an interview with Zoë Callister-Hakewill.
26 May 2025
Men’s Health & Prostate Cancer: Innovations with Leading Experts
Host Zoë Callister-Hakewill interviews Dr. Ben Namdarian, Professor Louise Emmett, and Steve Callister about innovations in prostate cancer treatment and men's health, highlighting personalized care and patient experiences.
19 May 2025
Transforming Heart Health: Transplants, Artificial Hearts & New Beginnings
On this week’s episode, we're talking about heart health – a critical conversation given that cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for 31% of all deaths.
Joining us is Professor Peter Macdonald, a renowned cardiologist and senior staff specialist in the Cardiopulmonary Transplant Unit at St Vincent’s Hospital, whose ground-breaking work in transplant care—including the world-first transplant of a heart that had stopped beating—continues to redefine cardiac treatment. We also hear from Professor Chris Hayward, Director of the Mechanical and Circulatory Support research program at St Vincent’s Private Hospital, whose expertise in artificial hearts is revolutionizing advanced heart failure management. Finally, Gary Henry, a heart transplant recipient, shares his inspiring journey from a life of heart-related challenges to a vibrant, renewed existence, all thanks to St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney.
Discover St. Vincent’s brings you the latest in ground-breaking medical research and life-changing healthcare innovations. This series is brought to you by St Vincent’s Curran Foundation, the fundraising organisation for St Vincent’s Hospitals and Facilities in NSW. Hosted by Zoë Callister-Hakewill, and will take you inside St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney, where world- leading experts and grateful patients share insights on the future of medicine. Specialists are driven by the desire to provide everyone with access to excellent healthcare.
To support the incredible work at St Vincent’s Hospitals, visit supportstvincents.com.au.
12 May 2025
Breakthroughs in Gut Health: Microbiomes, IBD & Real Patient Journeys
In this episode, we’re talking about gastrointestinal health — a crucial yet often overlooked pillar of wellness with conditions like IBS and IBD affecting countless lives.
Joining us is Associate Professor Craig Haifer, a leading gastroenterologist pioneering the use of the gut microbiome and fecal microbiota transplantation to treat complex gastrointestinal illnesses. Also, Dr. Simon Ghaly, who leads the inflammatory bowel disease service at St. Vincent’s Hospital, shares his innovative insights on Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and the latest advancements in IBD treatment. Finally, grateful patient Annabel Rogers offers a personal perspective on living with ulcerative colitis, highlighting the transformative impact of modern therapies.
Discover St. Vincent’s brings you the latest in ground-breaking medical research and life-changing healthcare innovations. This series is brought to you by St Vincent’s Curran Foundation, the fundraising organisation for St Vincent’s Hospitals and Facilities in NSW. Hosted by Zoë Callister-Hakewill, and will take you inside St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney, where world- leading experts and grateful patients share insights on the future of medicine. Specialists are driven by the desire to provide everyone with access to excellent healthcare.
To support the incredible work at St Vincent’s Hospitals, visit supportstvincents.com.au.
15 Jan 2025
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Welcome to Discover St Vincent’s, a podcast by St Vincent's Curran Foundation, hosted by Health Innovation Specialist Zoe Callister-Hakewill.
Hear stories from ex-patients, family members & support networks to patients & a range of industry leading experts to discover some of the groundbreaking research and innovation in the medical health space.
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Katie Dobinson
Jacqueline Huber
Kat Fry
Richard Chye
Annmarie Hosie
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