Australians living with dementia will gain access to an improved level of care thanks to new clinical practice guidelines released by Speech Pathology Australia, developed by a team of health professionals including Peninsula Health speech pathologist and cognition clinical lead Myf Guay. “Speech pathology has a significant benefit for people living with dementia, especially when …
Janine Davies, Director of Nursing Mental Health and Wellbeing Service at Peninsula Health. We are delighted to congratulate Janine Davies on her appointment to Adjunct Associate Professor at Monash University. Janine has been a key leader in our Mental Health and Wellbeing Service for the past six years, and is currently on a 12 month …
In a wonderful collaboration, Peninsula Health’s Health Promotion team has partnered with St Mary’s Primary School in Hastings to support an exciting initiative: the Student Health Ambassador Project. This year, a group of passionate students are stepping up to use their voices and agency to foster a school environment that thrives on connection, inclusion, and …
There was an abundance of colour across Peninsula Health on Friday 7 June as our medical workforce don bright, colourful socks to recognise Crazy Socks 4 Docs Day. Established by Peninsula Health cardiologist Dr Geoff Toogood, the #CrazySocks4Docs campaign aims to break down stigmas surrounding doctors and healthcare workers with poor mental health by …
Do you have a question about endometriosis and what treatment options are available? Peninsula Health Obstetrics and Gynecology Consultant Dr Stephanie Jackson answers some common queries about ways to alleviate pain caused by endometriosis, including medical and multidisciplinary therapies, and surgical intervention. Q: What is a laparoscopy? A: A laparoscopy is a procedure where a …
In 2023 Peninsula Health Senior Social Worker Louisa Whitwam, along with researchers from Monash University, authored an article which was published in the journal Australian Social Work. The article Clinician Perspectives of the Evidence Underpinning Suicide Risk Assessment: A mixed Methods Study was based on research conducted at Peninsula Health and has been awarded the prestigious Norm Smith …
Peninsula Health is thrilled to introduce our newest Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer (AHLO) Nadine Mallah. Nadine is a proud Birri Gubba woman from the Bindal Group (Nth QLD) residing on Bunurong / Boon Wurrung land and comes to Peninsula Health with an extensive background in communications, making her an ideal candidate for this position. “Working …
Arjun Udayakumar joined Peninsula Health in September 2023 as a Registered Nurse Mental Health graduate. After completing his first rotation in the Psychiatric Assessment & Planning Unit (PAPU), Arjun is now on his second rotation at our adult mental health inpatient unit, 2 West, providing short-term, specialist mental health care in a safe, secure and …
Inherited from your parents, Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, also known as AATD emphysema, is a genetic condition that can cause chronic lung and liver disease. Early symptoms including shortness of breath, reduced ability to exercise and wheezing, appear between the ages 25 and 50, and management is key in slowing down the progress of the disease. …
Joining Peninsula Health 12 months ago following a suggestion from her daughter, Patient Companion Volunteer and Consumer Advisor, Kris Bramston has found a sense of purpose in spending time with patients at Golf Links Road Rehabilitation Centre. “Since retiring, I felt like it was just so hard to get out of bed, so I took …
