Giving season has well and truly commenced thanks to local Frankston South family, the Jones’, who have given the best gift imaginable to children on our paediatric ward – fun and joy. “My hubby and I were reflecting on how fortunate our children are and we really wanted to foster giving to others as …
Image: Cognition Nurse Consultant Renae Nicol, Associate Professor Chris Moran and Nurse Unit Manager Felicity Leavold. Across Australia and New Zealand, between 30-50 per cent of people admitted to hospital have some form of cognitive impairment. At Bayside Health Peninsula, 15-20 per cent of patients who are admitted have some form of dementia. For a …
Our mental health service is open and here to support you and your loved ones. Repair works to the mental health building at Peninsula University Hospital are underway, following the incident at the Peninsula University Hospital Redevelopment site last month. Some of our mental health services are currently being delivered at different locations across the …
[Image: Sally Bailey] Carers play an important role in the lives of many people with disability. “My son is a beautiful young man who, regardless of the many challenges he faces, is always able to give me a smile that makes everything better,” says carer Sally Bailey. “He has taught me so much about how …
What at first seemed a normal chest infection, soon led to four months in the Intensive Care Unit for Bayside Health Peninsula patient Allan Fox. Diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome, a disorder where the body’s immune system damages nerves, weakens muscles and can leave the body paralyzed, Allan, his family and the staff in our …
Wednesday 23 November At approximately 10am this morning, a piling rig fell on the Peninsula University Hospital redevelopment site, onto the nearby Mental Health Building. All patients, staff and site workers are safe and accounted for. There are no reported injuries. Police and emergency services are currently on site and investigations are …
[image: Bayside Health Peninsula Intensive Care Specialist Associate Professor Ashwin Subramaniam] During the COVID-19 pandemic, it was observed that people with severe COVID-19 symptoms, such as a chest infection, could develop a condition that limited the amount of oxygen to their lungs; commonly referred to as ARDS: Acute respiratory distress syndrome. ARDS can result in …
As a registered nurse completing post graduate studies and working at Peninsula University Hospital’s Emergency Department, Alisha has taken every opportunity to enhance her knowledge, skills and practice, to allow her to deliver specialised care to patients when they need it most. We spoke with Alisha to find out a bit more about her role …
More than $4 million has been awarded to 13 collaborative research projects spearheaded by the National Centre for Healthy Ageing (NCHA) through its Living Labs program. The NCHA is a federally-funded partnership between Bayside Health Peninsula and Monash University, which aims to deliver national solutions for major challenges in healthy ageing through excellence in translational research. The …
Seeking local physical activity and social groups for older people. Our Keeping Active, Involved & Informed Directory has been a go-to resource for those older than 60 looking to stay active in the community. Developed in partnership with Frankston City Council and the Mornington Peninsula Shire, the directory supports people to find groups to keep …
