Jeanette Freeman (left) with midwife Ruth Boaz (right) on Kitava Island, Papua New Guinea, in 2019. The following article is written by Jeanette Freeman, who has retired after 39 years at Peninsula Health My name is Jeanette Freeman and I came to Frankston Hospital in 1982. I intended to stay for only 12 months, just …
Peninsula Health midwife Meaghan Church, Esther Freeman and Banjo, with Associate Midwifery Unit Manager Saphron Bonner. Photo: Supplied. In the lead up to Mother’s Day this Sunday, mum Esther Freeman caught up with the midwives she describes as her “second family” after they supported her through one of the longest stays ever in our Maternity Unit. …
Peninsula Health Deputy Chief Operating Officer Jane Roberts meets patient Eelkje. Photo: Supplied. Patient Experience Week 2021 is about to draw to a close – and this year, our senior leaders were able to step out onto the floor, connecting with patients and colleagues in a COVID safe way. In a really touching conclusion to …
Peninsula Health nurse Kartik Jagathesesan is acknowledged in front of his peers. Photo: Supplied. Kartik Jagathesesan always knew nursing was for him because of the difference he could make to people’s lives. Never more so than now – during the course of a pandemic – has he appreciated what a positive patient experience can …
Karen Budden (right), the first volunteer to return to Peninsula Health since 2020, welcomed back by Library Manager Janet Thompson (left). It was all smiles across Peninsula Health this week, with volunteers returning to the health service for the first time since early 2020. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, our 700+ dedicated volunteers and consumer representatives …
Peninsula Health Patient Services Assistant and Ward Clerk Michelle Feldman. Photo: Supplied. The next time you turn up at one of our Covid-19 Screening Clinics for a test, there is a good chance you will need to answer Michelle Feldman’s questions. Usually a Patient Services Assistant and Ward Clerk at Rosebud Hospital, currently Michelle is …
From left to right, Radiology Supervisor Damien Barbour, Yawa Aquatic Centre Guest Experience Manager Clare Black, Rosebud Hospital Patient Services Manager Julie Richardson and Yawa Aquatic Centre General Manager Dan Andrews. Photo: Supplied. The soon to be opened Yawa Aquatic Centre has begun what it hopes will be a long standing relationship with Peninsula Health, …
Flinders Motoring Heritage event organiser Mary Iles with one of this year’s winning entries. Photo: Supplied. Community events are back and the Flinders Motoring Heritage event returned in a COVID Safe way this month, celebrating an array of prestige, vintage, unique and collector vehicles, all the while raising funds for Peninsula Health. After the event …
Peninsula Health Families where a Parent has a Mental Illness Coordinator and Occupational Therapist, Allira McCall, is excited to be offering the CHAMPS group in 2021. Peninsula Health is proudly running an upcoming program that supports children who have a parent or adult family member with mental health challenges. Called ‘CHAMPS’, the weekly program is …
Peninsula Health rheumatologist Dr Bita Omidvar is excited to be offering patients better access to specialised treatment. A dedicated rheumatology service has been set up at Peninsula Health, providing patients with the support they need in managing over 150 different types of musculoskeletal conditions. Rheumatology consultant Dr Bita Omidvar says patients are now being treated as …
