Please be aware that thunderstorm asthma has been forecast across Victoria today, Thursday 28 October. Frankston and Mornington Peninsula regions remain at ‘Moderate’ risk. Thunderstorm asthma can be sudden, serious and even life-threatening for people with asthma or hay fever. People may experience asthma symptoms or difficulty breathing due to the combination of …
For the past six weeks, we have been running a stepping competition with small groups of healthcare staff from across Bayside Health Peninsula. Allied Health (including dietitians, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, podiatrists, social workers, speech pathologists) and Community Health (including nursing and administration) staff have been tracking their steps using the ‘10,000 Steps’ program developed by …
A clean hospital is a happy hospital! In order to look after the health needs of our community, we need our facilities to be clean and sterile spaces. Our cleaners do an amazing job keeping our hospitals clean and germ-free. Our Environmental and Patient Services Assistants help keep our patients, staff and visitors safe. Happy …
Today we say thanks to our Allied Health professionals. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, our Allied Health professionals have adapted to new methods of service delivery to ensure they continue to provide the best quality care to our patients. Allied Health Professions Day, celebrates the incredible work and flexibility of our Allied Health team. Working across …
Terrified of needles? You’re not alone, research shows that between 20-50% of adolescents experience needle anxiety. Many people with a fear of needles find it difficult to get their #JabDone, but many understand the importance of getting vaccinated against COVID-19. We’re helping those who feel anxious about rolling up their sleeve through the use …
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 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, …
Bayside Health Peninsula 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 …
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 …
