This blog was written by Chris Kirkpatrick, Health Promotion Practitioner at Peninsula Health Have you thought about how our health and the health of our family is connected to climate change? If you haven’t, you’re not alone. Most Victorians haven’t thought about this. In this blog we will focus on the link between our health …
During National Volunteer week, we held a luncheon in recognition and gratitude of our selfless volunteers. Our Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery, Fiona Reed, said this year’s National Volunteer Week theme of ‘better together’ aptly described the collaborative efforts of the more than 700 volunteers who supported our health service. “The support from our …
A project to address the research-clinical practice gap in stroke rehabilitation has been awarded $2.9M by the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF). Awarded under The Clinical Researchers initiative to support health care professionals to undertake research that will improve clinical care and practice, the collaborative project, PROMOTE: A Cluster-Randomised Implementation Trial, led by Monash …
Today, Peninsula Health acknowledges International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). It is an extremely significant day within the LGBTIQA+ community — and beyond — as it acknowledges when the World Health Organisation removed homosexuality from the Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems in 1990. At that point, homosexuality was no longer …
Frankston Hospital on the Mornington Peninsula is among the first in Australia to be using a world-first online screening program to detect perinatal depression and anxiety, thanks to a new partnership between Peninsula Health and the Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE), Australia’s peak body for reducing the impacts of perinatal anxiety and depression. COPE is …
With the predication of a big flu season ahead, we spoke with our Head of Infectious Diseases and Infection Prevention and Control Unit, Dr Marjoree Sehu, to delve deeper into to why it’s so important for people to get vaccinated against Influenza this flu season. “After being in lockdown for the best part of …
On Monday 2 May, we celebrated the return of our treasured Pink Ladies! The Pink Ladies, our longest running volunteer group, officially reopened their renowned kiosk at Frankston Hospital. They are excited to be back in their pink uniforms, serving up their famous sandwiches we’ve all missed so much. We have been eagerly awaiting their …
As a member of the Australian Army Reserve and Royal Australian Army Medical Corps, Peninsula Health Head of Palliative Care Lieutenant Colonel Dr Sandeep Bhagat is dedicated to serving both our local community and our nation. As we paused to commemorate the sacrifices made by Australian soldiers who have fought for our freedoms overseas on …
The Rosebud Cancer & Clinical Trials Hub is providing Mornington Peninsula patients with greater access to new breakthrough treatments closer to home. Since opening in February, the Cancer & Clinical Trials Hub has provided 421 chemotherapy treatments, 13 chemotherapy education sessions, and 40 oncology outpatient reviews. This is a significant advancement in the service Peninsula …
The Victorian Government’s redevelopment of Frankston hospital is one step closer, with the contract for the project signed today – paving the way for the transformational upgrade. Minister for Health Martin Foley today confirmed the appointment of Exemplar Health to deliver the massive redevelopment, which will support up to 1,700 jobs from construction and new …
