Image: Advance Care Planning client Anne Riddell reads through her Advance Care Plan outside The Mornington Centre. Do your family know your wishes if you can’t make medical decisions for yourself? Knowing the best way to continue with a loved one’s health care journey can be difficult when they are unable to communicate their wishes …
Affecting one in nine women and those who are gender diverse, endometriosis is a common condition that often goes undiagnosed, causing chronic symptoms for many years. It is characterised by tissue, similar to the lining of the womb, growing outside of the uterus in other parts of the body – such as in the pelvis, …
Applications have now closed for 2023. 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 the work experience placements? Year 10, 11, or 12 students at Secondary School who are enrolled in the work experience …
Five years ago, at Frankston Hospital, Brittany Miller’s son Charlie was born in a difficult delivery involving a cord prolapse; a rare delivery complication that can result in insufficient oxygen supply to the baby. “The nurses and midwives went above and beyond to save my baby’s life and to provide as much support as possible …
Flying more than 14,000 km to study medicine at the University of Melbourne, Dr Jonathan Tran has since completed his studies and joins Peninsula Health as a Medical Intern, gaining the final skills necessary to become a fully qualified doctor. Inspired from a young age to work in medicine, Dr Tran is looking forward to …
This blog was written by Madeline Tatham, Health Promotion Practitioner at Peninsula Health In September 2022, Capel Sounds Educational Child Care Centre and Kindergarten (Capel Sounds ECC&K) were acknowledged by the Healthy Early Childhood Services Achievement Program for their ongoing commitment to Climate and Health. As part of their work in this space, the centre …
“Seeing residents happy and enjoying Carinya is the best part of my day,” says Peninsula Health Aged Person’s Mental Health Program Manager, Bea Hoy. “Vital to the residents’ experiences here is the staff enabling them to make lifestyle choices and supporting them to achieve their goals.” Reflecting quality of care, Carinya Residential Aged Care has …
Today, we’re recognising a day that celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women around the world, and in particular within Peninsula Health. We had the opportunity to speak with Peninsula Health Orthopaedic Surgeon and Director of Training Dr Amy Touzell, who’s actively pioneering for an equal workplace for women, especially mothers …
“Although I was nearing the end of my pregnancy, I was very excited by the idea of caseload,” says Simona Farrell. “Lauren was assigned as my midwife and from the moment I met her, I was even more excited about the rest of my journey and delivery.” At 27 weeks pregnant, Simona joined Peninsula Health’s …
Image: Staff from the Counselling Team, Children’s Services Team and ACCESS Team at Peninsula Health’s Health Hub at Aldercourt Primary School. For families living with a socio-economic disadvantage, Peninsula Health’s new Health Hub is set to provide easier access to health and community support services across Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula. Based at Aldercourt Primary …
