On 20 May 1747, James Lind discovered that citrus fruit can cure scurvy, in what is considered the first randomized controlled clinical trial. Fast-forward nearly 280 years, and Bayside Health Peninsula is conducting 83 active clinical trials, with around 50% in Oncology. “What’s great about the opportunity to provide access to clinical trials locally is that patients can get access to cutting-edge, state-of-the-art treatment that …
Frankston South mum Samantha couldn’t ignore her concerns about her newborn baby. Two-week-old Zara wasn’t eating, wasn’t sleeping, wasn’t gaining weight and wouldn’t settle. Samantha was also concerned about a blue tinge around Zara’s mouth. It was very unlike her previous experience as a new Mum. But her friends and family kept assuring her, “each baby is different.” After one particularly …
This Mother’s Day is especially meaningful for baby Saorise and her mum Maria. Not only is it their very first Mother’s Day together, but they also get to spend it at home as a family. Born on Friday 1 May at Sandringham Hospital, Saorise was transferred to our Special Care Nursery for a little extra …
A new initiative in the Emergency Department at Peninsula University Hospital has already saved 555,000 g/CO2 of carbon emissions since its inception. “We all know climate change is a significant and ongoing consideration by governments, and we have to recognise that some aspects of healthcare operations can have considerable emissions intensity,” says radiographer and project lead, Kate Hyde. The Sustainable and Quality …
Before her twins were even born, Annalyse had already stepped inside the new Peninsula University Hospital tower – becoming one of the very first mums to tour the maternity unit ahead of its official opening. Just two weeks later, that same space would become part of her birth story. At 33 weeks, Annalyse went into spontaneous …
Estimated Emergency Department wait times for Peninsula University Hospital and Rosebud Hospital are now available on our website. These times reflect expected waits if you arrive now or shortly. Please note, the sickest patients are always treated first. Our Emergency Departments are currently experiencing high demand. If wait times are long and you feel well …
Graduate midwives Sylvie Walker, Sasha Crump, and Zoe Prentice all grew up on the Peninsula. “It’s local to me. I’ve done all my placements here, there wasn’t really another option for me,” smiles Zoe, whose Mum is also a nurse at Bayside Health Peninsula Care Group. “Once I started, I was really keen on helping women feel supported,” she says. “I want to make women feel good, …
With over 100 participants, Bayside Health Peninsula operates a full time renal podiatry program, which is the largest in the state. “It’s more proactive and also more responsive,” says Head of Podiatry & Orthotics Elise Gillies, who first wrote the business case for renal podiatry service back in 2022. “Consumers in the dialysis unit usually come three times a …
Colposcopy services play an important role in the prevention of cervical cancer. With increasing demand for this service, expanding the workforce is essential to ensure timely access to care. Bayside Health Peninsula is pleased to recognise the growing contribution of nurse-led colposcopy services following the completion of advanced nurse colposcopy training by Nurse Practitioner Cathy …
Empowering and uplifting women isn’t just part of Koori Midwife Danielle’s job – it’s hercalling. At Bayside Health Peninsula, she provides prenatal and antenatal care to Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander women and their babies. The Koori Maternity Service program delivers flexible, culturally appropriate care to eligiblewomen, including mothers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. …
