Throughout grass pollen season — which begun on 1 October — there is a heightened risk for thunderstorm asthma. “Thunderstorm asthma is triggered when during certain types of thunderstorm weather, high numbers of pollen grains swell and burst, releasing its contents into the air that we breathe,” explains Respiratory Consultant Dr Joy Sha. “This …
After losing his wife to breast cancer in 2013, Graham promised himself that he would honour her legacy by becoming a regular giver. Inspired by the care and empathy of Peninsula Health staff, Graham sees each donation as an opportunity to remember and reflect on his late wife, while also thanking the doctors and nurses …
Chief Executive Felicity Topp, with members of the Frankston Hospital Pink Ladies Auxiliary Executive – Lyn, Janine, Heather and Carole. After re-opening their kiosk in May, the Frankston Hospital Pink Ladies Auxiliary has managed to raise a remarkable $100,000 for Peninsula Health. “We have raised quite a bit of money,” says Pink Ladies President …
Welcome to the Summer edition of Connection, our publication for donors, supporters and the community. After the difficulties and challenges we have all faced over the last three years, it is wonderful to be able to bring you this publication again, and share some news with you from across Peninsula Health. In this issue, we …
Today, we launched our Multicultural and Deaf Action Plan, which will help us meet the needs of multicultural and deaf members of our community, and ensure they have equal access to world class healthcare, close to home. “The plan not only provides a good guide on how we practice the principles we use when caring …
Tash first accessed Peninsula Health Mental Health Services as a consumer 11 years ago and has recently joined the Peninsula Health team as the new Lived Experience Workforce Manager. “My first interaction with Peninsula Health was during an emergency department presentation as a young person. It was a time of great emotional distress, and I …
During the September school holidays, five budding philanthropists, Emina, Stella, Rocco, Florence and Millie, held three cake stalls in McCrae to generously raise funds for Rosebud Hospital. “They chose Rosebud Hospital because they have all been there at some point in time and it is a wonderful hospital they are very grateful for,” says Emina’s …
After two years, therapy dogs are back at Peninsula Health. To celebrate their return, we spoke with Jeff and Judy who currently visit Frankston Hospital 1 West and 2 West and the Psychiatric Assessment and Planning Unit (PAPU) with their dogs, Benson and Sam, every two weeks. Benson (six) and Sam (eight) are both Golden Retrievers …
From Thursday 29 September, the location of the public car park and drop-off area (on the Emergency Department side) will change to allow for the next phase of Frankston Hospital’s redevelopment. While a new permanent car park is constructed, visitors and patients/carers can use the temporary carpark located on the corner of Hastings Road …
With heart disease listed as the leading cause of death in Australia, World Heart Day is an opportunity to stop and consider what you can do to improve your heart health. Cardiologist Dr Robert Lew says cardiovascular disease can affect everyone and suggests that improving your health can look after your heart. “Poor choices contribute …
