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Cutting carbon emissions in the Emergency Department

A new initiative in the Emergency Department at Peninsula University Hospital has already saved 555,000 g/CO2 of carbon emissions since its inception.  “We all know climate change is a significant and ongoing consideration by governments, and we have to recognise that some aspects of healthcare operations can have considerable emissions intensity,” says radiographer and project lead, Kate Hyde.   The Sustainable and Quality …

Young woman holding two newborn babies

From first tour to first cuddles: Annalyse’s twin birth story

Before her twins were even born, Annalyse had already stepped inside the new Peninsula University Hospital tower – becoming one of the very first mums to tour the maternity unit ahead of its official opening.  Just two weeks later, that same space would become part of her birth story.  At 33 weeks, Annalyse went into spontaneous …

ED wait times

Plan ahead with live Emergency Department wait times

Estimated Emergency Department wait times for Peninsula University Hospital and Rosebud Hospital are now available on our website. These times reflect expected waits if you arrive now or shortly. Please note, the sickest patients are always treated first. Our Emergency Departments are currently experiencing high demand. If wait times are long and you feel well …

No place like home for midwifery graduates

Graduate midwives Sylvie Walker, Sasha Crump, and Zoe Prentice all grew up on the Peninsula.  “It’s local to me. I’ve done all my placements here, there wasn’t really another option for me,” smiles Zoe, whose Mum is also a nurse at Bayside Health Peninsula Care Group.  “Once I started, I was really keen on helping women feel supported,” she says. “I want to make women feel good, …

Management of Women’s & Newborn Services at Sandringham Hospital Moving to Bayside Health

The management of Women’s and Newborn Services at Sandringham Hospital will transfer from Monash Health to Bayside Health in the second half of 2026. Bayside Health was established on 1 January 2026, following the merger of Alfred Health, Peninsula Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health and Kooweerup Regional Health Service. Bayside Health provides care …

Feet first for local dialysis patients 

With over 100 participants, Bayside Health Peninsula operates a full time renal podiatry program, which is the largest in the state.  “It’s more proactive and also more responsive,” says Head of Podiatry & Orthotics Elise Gillies, who first wrote the business case for renal podiatry service back in 2022.  “Consumers in the dialysis unit usually come three times a …

Colposcopy services on the Mornington P

Advancing Colposcopy Care at Bayside Health Peninsula

Colposcopy services play an important role in the prevention of cervical cancer. With increasing demand for this service, expanding the workforce is essential to ensure timely access to care. Bayside Health Peninsula is pleased to recognise the growing contribution of nurse-led colposcopy services following the completion of advanced nurse colposcopy training by Nurse Practitioner Cathy …

Danielle Cameron, Koori Midwife

Empowering Women, Supporting Culture – Danielle’s Work as a Koori Midwife

Empowering and uplifting women isn’t just part of Koori Midwife Danielle’s job – it’s hercalling. At Bayside Health Peninsula, she provides prenatal and antenatal care to Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander women and their babies. The Koori Maternity Service program delivers flexible, culturally appropriate care to eligiblewomen, including mothers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. …

Call for Applications for Membership of Bayside Health Community Advisory Committee

Active in your community? Interested in quality healthcare? The Board of Bayside Health is seeking applications from health care consumers and members of the community to join the Bayside Health Community Advisory Committee. The Committee’s role is to provide advice to the Bayside Health Board and Chief Executive Officer of priority areas and concerns to …

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