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Siri helps health services to debunk clinical trial myths

Victorian regional, rural and outer metro access to clinical trials has increased significantly over the last four years thanks to a pilot program called TrialHub. Bayside Health Peninsula is one of six Victorian regional, rural and outer metro hospitals currently participating in the program, which is supporting each health service with what they need to …

Adriana is giving a voice to clinical trial participants 

In 2018, Adriana was diagnosed with breast cancer, the second most common cancer in women. Now in remission, Adriana is lending her voice to the breast cancer cause as a clinical trial consumer advisor, advocating for current and future trial participants.   Adriana had her own experience with clinical trials while undergoing chemotherapy at Peninsula University …

Rainbow recognition: Bayside Health Peninsula flies rainbow flag on IDAHOBIT 2024

On Friday 17 May, we recognised International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), with a flag raising ceremony at Peninsula University Hospital. Recognised every year since 2004, the day aims to raise awareness of the violence and discrimination against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Queer + (LGBTIQ+) communities worldwide. IDAHOBIT was started …

Patients with lymphoedema can now access a new service in their journey of healing & recovery with Bayside Health Peninsula’s At Home initiative

The new At Home lymphoedema service aims to provide more cohesive treatments for patients, allowing people to stay well and remain at home as much as possible throughout their care journey while receiving the care they need.  Bayside Health Peninsula recognised the need for a local service with a person-centred approach and has transformed its …

Navigating the Lunchbox

As another term begins, talk of lunchboxes intensifies in the media. The socials are filled with images of picture-perfect lunchboxes, with conflicting messages of what we ‘should’ and ‘should not’ be including to feed the little people in our lives. Let’s consider for a moment approaching lunchbox talk from another angle, moving away from what’s …

Every Second Counts: Ultrasound Saves Lives – Tax Appeal

Waking up with lower back pain just days before Christmas, 17-year-old Levi never imagined he’d spend the next 10 days in the Intensive Care Unit with a life-threatening aortic dissection. For Levi’s dad, Kevin, a critical care nurse with a career’s worth of experience, the idea of his son suffering from such a rare heart …

Faces of Bayside Health Peninsula – Q&A with Jo Bacher

Q: Briefly explain your role as a midwife here at Bayside Health Peninsula? A: I am a CMS (Clinical Midwifery Specialist), Registered Nurse, Endorsed Midwife, and an IBCLC (International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant). I have worked in all areas of the maternity service, and I currently work two nights a week on the Women’s Health Unit …

Hospital in the home program gives newborn fighting chance

Image: Connor on the day he came off oxygen. Every breath taken is a victory for newborn Connor, who was born premature at 30 weeks via emergency caesarean, following his mother Chelsea’s pre-eclampsia diagnosis. Scheduled to give birth at Peninsula University Hospital, Chelsea was admitted to the maternity ward after she experienced symptoms of pre-eclampsia, …

Bayside Health Peninsula Medical Intern 2025 Information Evening

Join us for Bayside Health Peninsula’s Medical Intern 2025 Information Evening, an online event where you’ll have the opportunity to meet the team behind our health service. From the Director of Clinical Training to the consultants you’ll collaborate with, alongside our dedicated MWU and Education Team, you’ll gain valuable insights into what to expect as …

Faces of Bayside Health Peninsula: Dr Simon Stokes

Each day presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities for Bayside Health Peninsula paediatrician Dr Simon Stokes. From nurturing infants in their earliest days to guiding teenagers through their healthcare journeys, Dr Stokes embodies an unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.  “A typical shift for me involves overseeing busy clinics in general paediatrics …

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