This National Carers Week (10-16 October) we recognise the incredible work being done by those who look after the most vulnerable members of our community. As unpaid carers continue to support the COVID-19 response by caring for the sick, elderly and most vulnerable, it’s easy for them to neglect their own needs and look …
Meet two of our lovable Community Care Unit residents, Tom and Jack. Loved by both staff and residents, this playful duo provide residents with comfort and support as they undergo mental health treatment. “As a resident of the CCU I find our two cats therapeutic. I often visit them in my quiet time and find …
As we continue to navigate these challenging times it is important to check up on your mental health and wellbeing. World Mental Health Day encourages us all to reflect on our mental health and acts as a reminder for us to be kind to ourselves and others. “Extending kindness towards others, in its many forms, …
As part of our response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the increasing number of positive cases in our local community, some of the services provided by our Community Health team are currently being impacted. Many of our Community Health team are now working in a variety of roles to support our response to the pandemic, …
Peninsula Health is participating in a vaccination walk-in blitz across Melbourne’s South East, together with our partners in the South East Public Health Unit. Until October 10, no bookings will be required: just turn up, roll up your sleeve, and get vaccinated against COVID-19 at no cost. The vaccination walk-in blitz will offer the Moderna …
A person who attended the Frankston Community Vaccination Hub at Bayside Centre on Thursday 9 September has now tested positive to COVID-19. As such, the Frankston Community Vaccination Hub has been deemed a Tier Two Exposure site. If you attended the Hub between 6.20pm-7.10pm on Thursday 9 September, please get tested as soon as …
Peninsula Health researcher Chris Moran. With multiple years’ worth of experience in geriatric medicine and research, Peninsula Health geriatrician and researcher Chris Moran is improving healthcare for some of the eldest people in our community. “Every day is different but usually includes a combination of seeing patients, performing research and working with and encouraging junior …
On Friday 3 September a person presented to Frankston Emergency Department, who subsequently tested positive to COVID-19. After public health investigations, Frankston Emergency Department has been deemed a Tier One Exposure site. If you attended the Frankston Emergency Department between 12pm-10.30pm on Friday 3 September, please follow the Department of Health advice to get tested …
Some of the COVID-19 Screening Clinics team at the Frankston Hospital campus drive and walk through testing location. Photo: Peninsula Health More than a quarter of a million people have been tested at Peninsula Health run COVID-19 Screening Clinics, with the major milestone reached 18 months after the first swab was taken in the Frankston …
On Monday August 16, a person attended the Frankston Community Vaccination Hub at Bayside Centre to receive their COVID-19 vaccine. While they had no symptoms while at the Vaccination Hub, they subsequently developed symptoms and tested positive to the virus today. Due to the positive case attending the venue earlier this week, the Frankston Community …
