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 …
Image: ‘Mamma Knows South’ at Wisewould Avenue Reserve, Seaford This blog was written by Taylah Steer, a Health Promotion Practitioner at Peninsula Health. The first term of school has come and gone, which means it’s time for school holidays. Whether you are heading away with the family or enjoying some quiet time at home, there …
Falls are a leading cause of hospital admissions in older adults, with more than 80 per cent of admissions attributed to falls, stumbles or trips. This week, falls prevention is in the spotlight in an effort to encourage everyone to improve their balance and strength to reduce their risk of falling. While falls are never …
Today, the State Government has announced a Victorian first to boost surgical services for our community. We will be working towards transforming Frankston Private Hospital for public surgery, with the capacity to support up to 9,000 patients per year once fully operational in 2023. As such, the facility will be focused on COVID-19 catch up …
