“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 …
Chloe Vigliaroni is one of the 90 nursing graduates completing their graduate year at Peninsula Health. Commencing her first rotation beachside at Rosebud Hospital on Walker ward, Chloe has begun caring for patients across a wide range of health problems including respiratory illnesses and diseases, cardiac issues, diabetes management and wounds/skin conditions. “I gain great …
With an aim to improve outcomes and satisfaction for pregnant women and families based on the Mornington Peninsula and Frankston region, Peninsula Health’s new midwifery caseload model of care has a primary focus on continuity of care. The model provides care from a known caseload midwife to women early in pregnancy through to labour, birth …
Emma works as a Nurse Practitioner Candidate in Frankston Hospital’s Emergency Department. She incorporates informed decision making, evaluation of practice, the implementation of therapeutic practices and direct collaboration with specialty units. We spoke with Emma to learn more about her role and her experience working at Peninsula Health. Q. What is your current role? A. …
Image: Rachael Dekker, Cardiovascular Research Coordinator at Peninsula Health Rachael Dekker is a Registered Nurse with a background in cardiac and intensive care nursing. She is also a basic and advanced life support educator. In 2013, Rachael joined Peninsula Health as a casual Registered Nurse working mainly in the Intensive Care Unit, showcasing an array …
There is no doubt that the use of e-cigarettes amongst young people at schools is worrying for parents, school staff and young people themselves. Vaping is inherently harmful because it involves inhaling chemicals typically used for industrial cleaning that are not safe to inhale into the lungs. Local schools have reflected that although many …
[image: Bronte and Ben Edward] Scrubbing in for one of the most exciting days of their lives, Ben and Bronte (née Craven) Edward donned a different kind of uniform as they exchanged vows instead of medical charts on Friday 27 January. First meeting on night shift in Frankston Hospital Emergency Department, Ben and Bronte formed …
Thank you to all those who attended our 2022 Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 7 February. It was great to see everyone in-person at the Mornington Racecourse to celebrate our achievements of 2022 and plans for 2023. The Annual General Meeting is an opportunity to hear from our Chairperson Diana Heggie, Chief Executive Felicity Topp …
Commencing Monday 13 February, you may begin to notice construction works occurring out the front of Frankston Hospital’s Emergency Department. Over the course of the next month, pedestrian access to our Emergency Department will temporarily change as we install a new door, however, our friendly staff will be on-site to direct you into our …
