Bayside Health Peninsula 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 …
This DonateLife Week (28 July – 4 August 2024), donation nurse Danielle Griffiths shares how she ended up in her dream job, supporting patients and families in considering organ donation. Q. Why do you do this job? A. I started working in intensive care in 2000 at a large trauma hospital where I cared for …
Students will be given the opportunity to observe and learn about the range of career pathways in health by applying through our Work Experience Program. Who can apply for work experience placements? Departments that may offer work experience placements: Students accepted into the program are invited to spend a maximum of one week (five consecutive …
Bayside Health Peninsula’s Hospital in the Home (HITH) program is a service that provides individualised care for patients in their homes, who would otherwise be having their treatment within the hospital. “The HITH team consists of medical, nursing, pharmacy and allied health clinicians who each provide safe and effective care for patients in the comfort …
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Adj. Associate Professor Helen Cooper as the next Chief Executive for Bayside Health Peninsula. Helen assumes this role at a pivotal time, as we prepare for the move into our new Hospital building in 2025/26. Helen has served with distinction as Executive Director Operations and Deputy Chief …
Bayside Health Peninsula’s new approach to hip and knee replacement recovery is transforming patient experiences across Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula. Under the At Home initiative, which aims to keep people out of hospital, and reduce the reliance on bed-based services, Bayside Health Peninsula now provides a supportive environment that extends beyond the confines of …
The Timely Emergency Care Collaborative Showcase was held at the Melbourne Exhibition & Convention Centre on Tuesday, 2 July, providing an opportunity to honour the remarkable achievements of the health services involved. Bayside Health Peninsula is proud to have been one of 15 health services participating in the Timely Emergency Care Collaborative – a project …
Australians living with dementia will gain access to an improved level of care thanks to new clinical practice guidelines released by Speech Pathology Australia, developed by a team of health professionals including Bayside Health Peninsula speech pathologist and cognition clinical lead Myf Guay. “Speech pathology has a significant benefit for people living with dementia, especially …
Janine Davies, Director of Nursing Mental Health and Wellbeing Service at Bayside Health Peninsula. We are delighted to congratulate Janine Davies on her appointment to Adjunct Associate Professor at Monash University. Janine has been a key leader in our Mental Health and Wellbeing Service for the past six years, and is currently on a 12 …
In a wonderful collaboration, Bayside Health Peninsula’s Health Promotion team has partnered with St Mary’s Primary School in Hastings to support an exciting initiative: the Student Health Ambassador Project. This year, a group of passionate students are stepping up to use their voices and agency to foster a school environment that thrives on connection, inclusion, …
