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Honouring a legacy through regular giving

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 Bayside Health Peninsula staff, Graham sees each donation as an opportunity to remember and reflect on his late wife, while also thanking the doctors and …

The Pinkies are back with a wonderful donation

Chief Executive Felicity Topp, with members of the Peninsula University Hospital Pink Ladies Auxiliary Executive – Lyn, Janine, Heather and Carole.  After re-opening their kiosk in May, the Peninsula University Hospital Pink Ladies Auxiliary has managed to raise a remarkable $100,000 for Bayside Health Peninsula.   “We have raised quite a bit of money,” says …

Welcome from the Chief Executive

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 Bayside Health Peninsula. In this issue, …

Meeting the needs of our diverse community

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 …

From Service User to Service Leader

Tash first accessed Bayside Health Peninsula Mental Health Services as a consumer 11 years ago and has recently joined the Bayside Health Peninsula team as the new Lived Experience Workforce Manager.   “My first interaction with Bayside Health Peninsula was during an emergency department presentation as a young person. It was a time of great emotional …

Young philanthropists raise funds for Rosebud Hospital

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 …

Pet Therapy Dogs Return: Tails are Wagging and Smiles are Spreading

After two years, therapy dogs are back at Bayside Health Peninsula. To celebrate their return, we spoke with Jeff and Judy who currently visit Peninsula University 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 …

Temporary Parking Peninsula University Hospital Emergency Department

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 Peninsula University 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 …

Embracing good lifestyle choices for a healthier heart

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 …

Pharmacy united in action for a healthier world

Using their expertise and knowledge, Pharmacists ensure that the medicines prescribed to patients are suitable, the supply is within the law and patients are properly educated on the potential side effects. This year’s theme for World Pharmacist Day, set out by the International Pharmaceutical Federation, is ‘pharmacy united in action for a healthier world’. The …

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