On behalf of the Board, Executive team, staff and volunteers at Peninsula Health, it is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of the Federal Member for Dunkley, Peta Murphy MP. Peta was an extraordinary advocate for the region which encompasses Frankston, and was unwavering in her support for better health outcomes for the …
Blood and bones are nothing new to Ash, one of our many outstanding Perioperative Theatre Nurses here at Peninsula Health; she’s more than used to seeing the inside of the human body. Based at Frankston Public Surgical Centre, Ash works mainly in orthopaedics, a specialty area concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system, where she …
Wouldn’t it be great if kids started their day building connections with peers, feeling happy and ready to learn? That’s exactly what happened last week at Tootgarook when the school community excitedly met at a local park to walk to school together. Tootgarook Primary School is nestled in the heart of the Southern Mornington Peninsula. …
Peninsula Health Physiotherapist Rachael Mason was part of a team of volunteer firefighters deployed to Briagolong, a tiny town nestled in Gippsland, at the start of the month to combat the season’s first bushfires. Called on at short notice, Rachael was able to access community service leave to allow her to join a crew of …
Officially launched by Peninsula Health Chief Executive Felicity Topp during our annual Celebrating Research Week, our 2023 Research Report highlights the transformative research currently being conducted at Peninsula Health. Peninsula Health Director of Research Professor Velandai Srikanth said “it is my pleasure to present the Peninsula Health Research Report (2023). A lot has happened in …
Keeping active is important at all ages but only 4 out of 10 Australians over the age of 65 get the recommended amount of physical activity. Regular physical activity has been shown to improve physical, mental and emotional health. Peninsula Health, Frankston City Council, & Mornington Peninsula Shire have teamed up to ensure that our …
The $1.1 billion Frankston Hospital redevelopment and expansion will transform services at the hospital. To make sure the new facilities are fit for purpose, the design team is working closely with community and hospital staff representatives. A wide range of patients, carers, families and staff will use the facilities. So, it is critical for representatives …
Monoclonal antibody treatments have transformed the lives of severe asthma patients. Yet, the lack of comparative trials and real-world usage data poses a challenge for clinicians. Peninsula Health researcher Professor David Langton set out to fill this gap by evaluating and comparing the performance of Benralizumab and Mepolizumab treatments using real clinic data from two …
Image credit: The University of New South Wales Congratulations to Peninsula Health cardiologist Dr Geoffrey Toogood for being awarded this year’s Australian Mental Health Prize for a person with lived experience. Dr Toogood is known for his mental health advocacy, and the globally recognised ‘Crazy Socks for Docs Day,’ a day focused on breaking down …
Whether you are dining in or taking away, you’ll now have access to a range of healthier food and drinks at the food outlets and vending machines across our health service. In the last two years, our Health Promotion team have been working hard to implement the Victorian Government Healthy choices: policy directive, a directive …
