This International Clinical Trials Day, Saturday 20 May, we’re shining a spotlight on one of the latest studies taking place at Bayside Health Peninsula, the ‘Evaluation of the safety and efficacy of extracorporeal carbon dioxide removal in the critically ill using PrismaLung.’ The study began in March 2022 at Peninsula University Hospital. Trialing a …
The Flinders District Lions Club and Australia Lions Foundation generously donated $71,000 to help rejuvenate the Flinders ward garden at The Mornington Centre, which was officially unveiled on Monday 17 April. The sensory garden aims to help our staff deliver great care and aid the health and wellbeing of our patients living with cognitive impairment …
Geoffrey Bartlett grew up visiting the Mornington Peninsula for holidays, camping on the Rye foreshore with his family. It was this nostalgia that led Geoffrey and his wife to find a place to live on the Peninsula 13 years ago. For nine of these years, Geoffrey has been a regular giver to Bayside Health Peninsula, …
When local footy legend Paddy Swayn went to sleep one night, the last thing he expected was to wake up at Peninsula University Hospital. Suffering a cardiac episode, Paddy’s heart rate had reached zero, and when his heart kicked back in, it was beating around six beats per minute. Fortunately, our cardiology team stepped up …
Launched in 2015, the Birth Tree Project is a Rotary Club of Peninsula 2.0 Initiative. The project plants one tree annually in Montague Park, celebrating the newest members of our growing community and creating a dedicated space to reflect on the importance of family. On Sunday 19 March, Bayside Health Peninsula, in partnership with the …
Philanthropy is a word we tend to associate with adults, however, evidence suggests that getting children involved in philanthropy has positive effects for the child, their families and the community. It might just be the key to helping your children be happier, smarter and more successful. Eight-year-old Zoe is a budding philanthropist, donating to Peninsula …
On Tuesday 21 February, we held an afternoon tea to celebrate one year since the opening of the Rosebud Cancer and Clinical Trials Hub and to say thank you to those of you who generously supported its establishment. A plaque was unveiled to recognise the significant contributions that enabled us to purchase important equipment, such …
After the challenges we have all faced over the past three years, it is wonderful to see our community continue to support their local hospitals on the Mornington Peninsula. Our community groups, donors, regular givers, and local businesses are part of the fabric of Bayside Health Peninsula, and we rely on your support to fund …
As President of our Pink Ladies Auxiliary, Carole Thwaites is a well-known face at Bayside Health Peninsula. “The most enjoyable part of my role is meeting people,” she says. “Whether that be someone who needs help finding their way or someone coming to buy something from our Pink Ladies kiosk.” Finding out about the auxiliary …
Over a history of 52 years, Noel McKinnon has a special connection to Bayside Health Peninsula. In January 1971, with just a team of himself, he started the pharmacy in Peninsula University Hospital. By the time he retired in June 1993, he had built the team up to include 12 staff. Now, we have around …
