Five years ago, at Peninsula University 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 …
Flying more than 14,000 km to study medicine at the University of Melbourne, Dr Jonathan Tran has since completed his studies and joins Bayside Health Peninsula 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 …
This blog was written by Madeline Tatham, Health Promotion Practitioner at Bayside Health Peninsula 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 …
“Seeing residents happy and enjoying Carinya is the best part of my day,” says Bayside Health Peninsula 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 …
Today, we’re recognising a day that celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women around the world, and in particular within Bayside Health Peninsula. We had the opportunity to speak with Bayside Health Peninsula Orthopaedic Surgeon and Director of Training Dr Amy Touzell, who’s actively pioneering for an equal workplace for women, …
“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 Bayside Health …
Image: Staff from the Counselling Team, Children’s Services Team and ACCESS Team at Bayside Health Peninsula’s Health Hub at Aldercourt Primary School. For families living with a socio-economic disadvantage, Bayside Health Peninsula’s new Health Hub is set to provide easier access to health and community support services across Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula. Based at …
Chloe Vigliaroni is one of the 90 nursing graduates completing their graduate year at Bayside Health Peninsula. 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 …
With an aim to improve outcomes and satisfaction for pregnant women and families based on the Mornington Peninsula and Frankston region, Bayside Health Peninsula’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, …
Emma works as a Nurse Practitioner Candidate in Peninsula University 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 Bayside Health Peninsula. Q. What is your current …
