The Buruli ulcer. Photo: Better Health Channel This blog is written by Professor Damon Eisen, Medical Lead, Infection Prevention and Control Unit Buruli ulcer is a skin infection caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium ulcerans (M. ulcerans) usually presenting as a slowly developing painless nodule or papule which can initially be mistaken for an insect bite. …
Access to personal alarms for seniors is becoming an increasing public health priority, especially with more seniors wanting to remain living independently in their own home whilst being safe and secure. As of 1st February 2021, MePACS is one of two approved providers of Personal AlertSA (PASA) for eligible South Australian seniors, who can now …
Peninsula Health Physiotherapist Carla Richardson leads a telehealth appointment with a participant. When the whole of the State was placed in a circuit-breaker lockdown last month, Peninsula Health Physiotherapist Carla Richardson knew staff were up to the challenge. “Our reception staff began receiving calls within an hour of the government’s press conference, asking what the …
Peninsula Health Ward Clerk Nik Connor. Smiling behind the mask, Screening Clinic Ward Clerk Nik Connor is the welcoming face you will meet before getting a Covid-19 swab test. He’s the first point of contact for our community when arriving at our Frankston Hospital drive and walk through testing location, making sure patient registration details …
Peninsula Health Clinical Director of Mental Health Richard Newton. Photo taken prior to Covid-19 restrictions. Improving services to people in the community with significant mental health problems is what drives Richard Newton every day. Our Clinical Director of Mental Health has now been recognised for his exceptional service to psychiatry, awarded with the 2021 College Citation …
Rosebud Hospital’s Jodi Foley joing Lions club treasurer Ruth Aeschlimann for the unveiling of the revitalised store, in a photo taken when rules allowed for masks not to be worn indoors. One of our biggest supporters is entering a bright new chapter. Boneo Lions Club Op Shop in Rosebud today looks almost brand new, with …
Associate Professor David Langton leads the Peninsula Health monoclonal antibody treatment program for severe asthmatics. Peninsula Health is transforming the lives of severe asthmatics across the Mornington Peninsula thanks to a leading program based at Frankston Hospital. The program provides asthma patients with targeted injection-based treatments that are vastly improving their overall health and wellbeing. …
Peninsula Health chief executive Felicity Topp accepts donation at the Bait-ul-Salam Mosque’s annual Australia Day celebration. Today we would like to acknowledge and thank the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Victoria for their generous donation of $5000 to Peninsula Health. Chief Executive Felicity Topp attended the Bait-ul-Salam (House of Peace) Mosque Australia Day celebration in Langwarrin last weekend, …
Unit Manager Linda Raineri has steered the Oncology Clinical Trial Unit for the past two years. Eligible cancer patients are being informed about the opportunity to take part in a clinical trial, to contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge for themselves and others with the same disease or condition. “Clinical trials are research studies performed in …
Graduate nurses in February 2020, prior to COVID-19 restrictions. Peninsula Health was thrilled to celebrate the achievements of our 2020 graduate nurses, midwives and post graduate students today. Held over two virtual awards ceremonies, 110 staff members were acknowledged for their tremendous efforts over the past year and throughout the pandemic. Recognition was given to …
