A revolutionary digital platform designed to seamlessly transfer critical medical information between aged care homes and hospitals has undergone testing by Peninsula Health and National Centre for Healthy Ageing, ushering in a new era of streamlined, patient-centered healthcare. The 10-month trial, led by Professor Nadine Andrew and implemented by Dr Katrina Long, saw the integration …
Peninsula Health’s liver services are going from strength to strength under Head of Gastroenterology, Associate Professor Marcus Robertson. With liver disease now affecting nearly 1 in 2 adults, local state-of-the-art services are vital.
10 July 2025 In a bold step towards delivering cutting-edge, research-driven healthcare, Frankston Hospital will officially change its name to Peninsula University Hospital. The name change will take effect in early 2026 with the opening of the new clinical services tower, marking the beginning of a new era in healthcare, education, and research for the …
Peninsula Health’s Oncology Multidisciplinary Team Coordinators keep processes on track to ensure patients have all their treatment options presented to them.
St Joseph’s Primary School in Sorrento is boosting student wellbeing through a whole-school Bike Education program, part of its broader focus on movement and wellbeing. St Joseph’s Primary School in Sorrento is on a roll—literally! Every student at the school is currently taking part in Bike Education, an exciting initiative supported by the Bicycle Network, …
Gus and Thea have been welcoming people at Frankston Hospital – and helping them find their way – for 15 years.
Renowned for its delicious food and friendly faces, the Rosebud Hospital Kiosk is a beloved cornerstone of both Peninsula Health and the local community. Since its inception, the Rosebud Hospital Kiosk Auxiliary has raised over $500,000 for Rosebud Hospital, with an impressive $70,000 raised in 2024 alone to fund the purchase of life-saving equipment. According …
Nurse Unit Manager, Felicity Leavold and the Acute Care of the Elderly (ACE) nursing team have made a remarkable contribution to dementia care research, in a co-design study alongside Associate Professor Chris Moran and experts from Monash University under the National Centre for Healthy Aging. The research focuses on understanding how hospital environments can better …
Dr Laura Jolliffe recently returned from Perugia, Italy, where she gathered with other researchers to discuss the future of stroke prevention, treatment and support.
Local artist and proud Kamilaroi man, Eamon Roberts, has unveiled his latest artwork during National Reconciliation Week. Titled Upon Our Journey, the piece was commissioned by Peninsula Health’s Aboriginal Health team for the Palliative Care Unit at Golf Links Road Rehabilitation. The artwork symbolises our birth into the Dreaming and the journey every person takes through …
