Severe asthma patients can breathe a sigh of relief as advanced treatments become available to people who experience daily difficulties with the chronic lung disease. More than 2.7 million Australians have asthma, a disease that can range from mild through to severe and is commonly managed through the use of an inhaler. “Throughout the last …
Committed to advocating for patients with cancer, Clinical Nurse Specialist Cindy Siggs is helping ensure they receive the best care and support throughout their treatment journey. “After completing my university studies, I found myself unsure about which career path to pursue,” shares Cindy. “When the chance to join Peninsula Health presented itself, I embraced it …
An innovative pilot program of the National Centre for Healthy Ageing (NCHA), a partnership between Monash University and Peninsula Health, is providing much-needed support for older Australian carers. In an Australian first, the Carer Health and Wellbeing Service, led by Monash University Rehabilitation, Ageing, and Independent Living Research Centre (RAIL) and clinical leaders from Peninsula Health, …
What began as an offhand remark has led to a group of doctors, nurses, support staff and consumers taking an icy plunge into Port Phillip Bay in an effort to raise funds for Peninsula Health’s Take a Break for Cancer appeal. Nine keen dippers made the mad dash into the water on Thursday 22August. …
Throughout July and August, our health service hosted several Cultural Immersion Tours. These tours offered a unique and authentic insight into Aboriginal culture, history, and practices, enabling staff to experience the rich heritage and traditions of the local Aboriginal community on the Mornington Peninsula. Each session provided opportunities to learn, reflect, and engage in meaningful …
Peninsula Health is making a significant contribution to a major international study aimed at improving recovery outcomes for patients after surgery. The SNaPP (Sugammadex, Neostigmine and Postoperative Pulmonary Complications) study is a large, four-year clinical trial examining the effects of different drugs used to reverse muscle relaxation after surgery. Peninsula Health is proud to have …
In 2022, a precautionary scan revealed Gary had prostate cancer. Affecting the small walnut-shaped organ that sits below his bladder, Gary’s prostate cancer developed when abnormal cells began to grow in an uncontrolled way. It was only when a noticeable increase in prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels did Gary discover he had the disease. “It …
Quit Victoria and Peninsula Health’s Health Promotion team worked in partnership to capture Lily’s story on how she was able to quit vaping. Vaping involves using e-cigarettes (also known as vapes) which are lithium battery-powered devices filled with liquids like nicotine, artificial flavourings and chemicals (Quit Victoria 2024). Lily was vaping socially as she saw …
Each year, Chronic Pain Australia draws attention to the experiences of people living with chronic pain and, by doing so, helps reduce the social and other barriers related to living with and managing chronic pain. Being heard can be a painchanger, a new treatment can be a painchanger, or a person who supports someone living …
Peninsula Health congratulates Dr Helen Kolawole, one of our esteemed anaesthetists, on receiving the ANZCA Medal at the annual College Ceremony of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists in Brisbane. Dr Kolawole was among six anaesthetists awarded for their significant and continuous contributions to local, Australian, New Zealand, and international anaesthesia throughout their …
