For the past 15 years, every second Friday, Gay Menzel has generously donated her time to volunteering at Peninsula University Hospital’s Emergency Department. As an Assistance and Care in Emergency (ACE) volunteer, Gay works alongside patients and their families, providing invaluable support to alleviate stress amidst challenging circumstances. “We aim to keep people happy; we …
Victorian regional, rural and outer metro access to clinical trials has increased significantly over the last four years thanks to a pilot program called TrialHub. Bayside Health Peninsula is one of six Victorian regional, rural and outer metro hospitals currently participating in the program, which is supporting each health service with what they need to …
In 2018, Adriana was diagnosed with breast cancer, the second most common cancer in women. Now in remission, Adriana is lending her voice to the breast cancer cause as a clinical trial consumer advisor, advocating for current and future trial participants. Adriana had her own experience with clinical trials while undergoing chemotherapy at Peninsula University …
On Friday 17 May, we recognised International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), with a flag raising ceremony at Peninsula University Hospital. Recognised every year since 2004, the day aims to raise awareness of the violence and discrimination against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Queer + (LGBTIQ+) communities worldwide. IDAHOBIT was started …
The new At Home lymphoedema service aims to provide more cohesive treatments for patients, allowing people to stay well and remain at home as much as possible throughout their care journey while receiving the care they need. Bayside Health Peninsula recognised the need for a local service with a person-centred approach and has transformed its …
Waking up with lower back pain just days before Christmas, 17-year-old Levi never imagined he’d spend the next 10 days in the Intensive Care Unit with a life-threatening aortic dissection. For Levi’s dad, Kevin, a critical care nurse with a career’s worth of experience, the idea of his son suffering from such a rare heart …
Q: Briefly explain your role as a midwife here at Bayside Health Peninsula? A: I am a CMS (Clinical Midwifery Specialist), Registered Nurse, Endorsed Midwife, and an IBCLC (International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant). I have worked in all areas of the maternity service, and I currently work two nights a week on the Women’s Health Unit …
Join us for Bayside Health Peninsula’s Medical Intern 2025 Information Evening, an online event where you’ll have the opportunity to meet the team behind our health service. From the Director of Clinical Training to the consultants you’ll collaborate with, alongside our dedicated MWU and Education Team, you’ll gain valuable insights into what to expect as …
Each day presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities for Bayside Health Peninsula paediatrician Dr Simon Stokes. From nurturing infants in their earliest days to guiding teenagers through their healthcare journeys, Dr Stokes embodies an unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. “A typical shift for me involves overseeing busy clinics in general paediatrics …
For some babies, embracing feeding can be a challenge. This was true for little Evie and Tait, who after shortly after entering the world, became reliant on nasogastric feeding tubes to help keep them well nourished. After being born at Peninsula University Hospital, mother Zahlee Hunn returned to Bayside Health Peninsula with her newborn daughter, …
